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From: bmw@aesat.UUCP (Bruce Walker)
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Subject: why *NOT* VHS-HiFi?
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Date: Thu, 8-Nov-84 12:53:27 EST
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Posted: Thu Nov  8 12:53:27 1984
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It seems to me that some recent off-hand article titles and the results of some
tests in the November '84 issue of Audio are at odds as to the reasonableness
of "VHS-HiFi".  The prevailing net-opinion seems to be that VHS-HiFi is not
worth the effort (on the part of the manufacturers) or money (on the part of
the consumers).  However, from the Audio article, I get the distinct impression
that all five units tested (JVC, Panasonic, RCA etc.) were, on average, better
than the average (and some higher-end) cassette decks at audio reproduction.

Now, I'm in the market for a replacement for my 8 year old Teac 360S cassette
deck.  As well, I would like to "get into" video, so I am also looking at
VCR's.  Since the cassette deck was relatively hi-end when purchased, I figure
I am looking at Nak's (or similar) in the $500 to $600 (Canadian bucks) range
to get something of comparable quality (perhaps I'm dreaming).  At the same
time, VCR's in the $600 to $700 range seem to have all the features I require.

Why should I not spend $1100 or so on a VHS-HiFi unit instead?

Let's hear some objective noises pro &/| con on this question.  What makes
BETA-HiFi the "only" system?  I'd prefer NOT to be subjected to the "Audio's
writing quality has gone to the dogs, therefore their arguments don't count"
type of response. (Please?)

BTW, Beta won't do for me (unfortunately) as 80% of (locally) available rental
tapes are VHS, and all of my aquaintances who have VCRs run VHS.


Bruce Walker     {allegra,ihnp4,linus,decvax}!utzoo!aesat!bmw