In a message of 16 Dec 97 Rob Follett wrote to me:
Hello Rob
 RF> In a message of 15 Dec 97 Nick Blundell (2:255/126.6) wrote to All : 
 >> I'm new in this echo but I would just like to see if there is anyone
 >> who likes using NICAM Hi-Fi Stereo VCRs as audio decks?
 RF> I use an Aiwa FX2500 Nicam Stereo VCR here. It is *excellent* for
 RF> mastering stuff onto audio cassette, and will take up to 8hrs music on
 RF> a 4hr tape in long play mode with no noticeable loss of quality.
I've got a SANYO VHR775 & an AIWA FX2800 still prefer the SANYO for the
slight edge on quality, still good even on long play, use my VCR decks all
the time, you probably notice that you have some sort of audio switch will
allow you to change the VIDEO mode back to Linear mono (Standard mono video
track with hiss and buzz) - I find that once you have a NICAM Hi-Fi VCR you
never go back to using the horrible mono ones.
Both of these VCR's are 4 Head and have nice still frames, the AIWA still
retains it still frame on long play as well :-) - 
It is quite worth while recording concerts from the TV and shows like 
Later With Jools Holland as you get some good tracks in good quality plus
the visual as well. 
Nick.
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