quality DVD-Recorder 2015/16 for VHS transfers?

[Limulus]

Hey there!

Been around some time. Just wanted to throw in this question:

Are there any good quality (new?) DVD recorders out there in 2015/16 for doing VHS transfers?

Not being a big fan myself from those devices, but i've had a Panasonic which did basically a great job. And a couple of years ago some filmers on TTD had nice set ups doing very good jobs in terms of quality.
Basically i dont have much time anymore for doing professional VHS transfers through DV/PC with all the needed editing, encoding etc. (i still do though for important analog sources), so i'm looking for getting a kick-ass DVD recorder, so i can kinda just press "Play" and "Record".

What would be needed:
Audio in LPCM for at least 60min(XP) modus / flexible time recording / harddisc recording with the option to cut out commercials and unneeded pre-/post show stuff

Are there other cool options to go for? Are those recorders still on the market?

Any cool and experienced answer would be nice, thank you!

Limulus

[Silver Stallion DVDs]

I'm pretty sure your only option is to buy a used model on eBay because these devices went out of production years ago.

[GRC]

Originally Posted by Silver Stallion DVDs

I'm pretty sure your only option is to buy a used model on eBay because these devices went out of production years ago.

Panasonic still make them. Available in the UK, at least.

[Limulus]

Yeah, Panasonic is still acive in recorders like that, check their german site:

http://www.panasonic.com/de/consumer.../recorder.html

But their focus now is more on HD, streaming etc., i dont have any clue if they are still very good at quality analog transfers? Thats why i would like to hear some others' thoughts on this.

[GRC]

Originally Posted by Limulus

i dont have any clue if they are still very good at quality analog transfers? Thats why i would like to hear some others' thoughts on this.

My machines are maybe 5 or 6 years old, and I have no complaints.

[sonofedg]

Same here in the US. The quality is only as good as the master, My Sony is dependable and is a great link to analog land . . . Going on 6 years . . . The specs on my old VHS recorders were studio quality . . . but it all comes down to the final product . . .