Re: Sansui DVD-Recorder-VCR combination unit--any good?

IMHO I have found that the VCR's that are included in "Packages" ie bundled,
units are cheap units and usually 2 head mono or 4 head mono, as well as the
fact that when one part of the package breaks down, you are out of
circulation with the whole package. Where as components allow you to change
one part of your system with an upgrade with out having to change the whole
system, just my opinion.


" MS" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> Thanks for answering in more detail this time. More below.
>
> You might be right that the deck mentioned is no good. I haven't seen one,
> and I cannot find many details about its recording capabilities. I would
> like to question a little, if you don't mind, your reasons for thinking
so.
>
> 1. You state unequivocally that "DVD/VCR combo units are garbage". How did
> you come to that conclusion? Did you use one that was no good? Know
someone
> who had one that was no good? What model? (The unit I mentioned is the
only
> DVD recorder-VCR combination I know of, but there are many DVD player-VCR
> combination units, by many different major manufacturers-Sony, Panasonic,
> etc., etc.) All junk? (I would guess that, in a year from now or less,
there
> will be many models from different manufacturers combining a DVD recorder
> with a VCR.)
>
> Why would all such units have "shoddy parts and compromised engineering"?
>
> Because putting both in one unit means they have to compromise on both to
> fit them into one box? I wonder. In electronics these days, more and more
> electronics can fit in smaller and smaller boxes. (We wouldn't have
believed
> 10 years ago the space a 100 GB hard drive can fit in now.) Also, I
wouldn't
> be surprised if the box for such a combo is larger than one for a DVD or
VCR
> by itself. It certainly would have to be large enough in front to
> accommodate the slots for each media, as well as the controls, etc.
>
> Couldn't there possibly be a benefit in recording either way with such a
> combo unit, VHS-DVD or vice versa, in that the signal doesn't have to go
> through cables from one unit to another, two units that might not be
> completely compatible? In this case the signal would go from one media to
> the other in the same box, all the settings would be optimized for
recording
> from one to the other, etc. (Not defending this particular unit, just
saying
> that the general idea sounds good to me.)
>
> 2. I don't know anything about Sansui, you could be correct in saying that
> "now the stuff they make today, or at least for the North American market,
> is pretty much garbage". I am curious, however, as to how you came to that
> conclusion. Have you had Sansui gear that was "garbage"? Do you know
someone
> who has? Or do you assume, when you see a product at a lower price, that
it
> must be "garbage"?
>
> True that it is strange that I could not find a web site for them in
> English. (I assume there must be one, but I could not find it.) However, I
> assume that the product comes with a manual, and that manual tells the
user
> how to contact them for technical support.
>
>
> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> > On Fri, 28 Nov 2003 17:16:38 -0800, "                    MS"
> > Sorry I didnt have more time to delve into your question. I am busy.
> > He is my answer.
> >
> > 1.  DVD/VCR combo units are garbage.  Having a DVD recorder in a
> > DVD/VCR combo
> > only adds to what is already an overly complex package composed of
> > shoddy parts
> > and compromised engineering.  In other words, 10 pounds of crap
> > crammed into a
> > 7 pound package.
> >
> > 2.  It's made by Sansui.  A long time ago, that name actually meant
> > something.
> > (Those that own those high power Sansui DC amplifier/receivers know
> > exactly
> > what I'm talking about.)  Now the stuff they make today, or at least
> > for the
> > North American market, is pretty much garbage.
> >
> > Go with the one made by Panasonic.  It may cost more and lack a VCR,
> > but it
> > will be a superior quality recorder overall with better customer
> > support.
> >
> > Regarding customer support, if you can't easily find contact
> > information for
> > the manufacturer in the event that you may have to contact them in the
> > event of
> > a problem, that should be a red flag.  John
>
>