Hi,

I'm currently looking at various SVHS pro-decks to integrate into Digital Restoration system that I'm currently drawing up the specifications for.

I have £2000 (approx $3700). I may stretch this to £3000 (approx $5500). This figure has to encompass building a new PC from scratch, as well as decks (initially I'm just after S-VHS and Mini-DV). Anyway, as far as nailing the SVHS deck, I'm having difficulty as most (if not all) of the pro-deck have been discontinued in the UK. I was quite interested in the JVC SRV10EK, but apparentely this is no longer available. Can't find any resellers who have it in stock either. My attentions have turned to eBay, therefore, though I'm not keen on second hand stuff due to head wear, etc. I stumbled across these, however, and like I said I'm in need of a Mini-DV deck as well (though not so keen on combo's):-

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200004818948

It's the HR-DVS1EK. Does anybody know if this item includes TBC, DNR, edge enhancement or video calibration for playback of VHS and S-VHS tapes?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200010229802

This is the JVC HM-DR10000EK. This does include TBC and DNR at least. Anyone know if this offers edge enhancement or video calibration? Does the price seem a bit hefty (I live in the UK)?


Any thoughts would be greately appreciated.


Cheers,

Rob.