HITACHI VT-BS3 (1990) | S-Mastacs Hi-Fi

 

The VT-BS3 from Hitachi was part of their 1990 line-up of S-VHS Hi-Fi recorders. It features Amorphous heads and a built-in BS tuner for enjoying satellite broadcasts. The amorphous head, mounted on the 3x speed head, beautifully records even long satellite broadcast programs. It also boasts a variety of terminals, including BS optical/coaxial digital audio output terminals and new media compatible terminals, as well as a full range of satellite broadcast-compatible functions such as a relay timer. This is a multi-functional model equipped with a BS-compatible digital FS tuner that can automatically preset satellite broadcasting but also conventional terrestrial broadcasting. * Satellite broadcasts may experience weakened signals during heavy rain such as thunderstorms or downpours, or when snow accumulates on the antenna, resulting in temporary noise in the video and audio, or in severe cases, complete loss of reception. This is due to weather conditions and does not indicate a malfunction of the antenna or tuner. * SUPER VHS is a designation for SVIIS (or SVIIS), which widens the FM signal bandwidth of VHS to 5.4MHz-7MHz. Original sale price in Japan: 198.000 Yen.

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PHILIPS D8080 (1988) | Le Cube

 

This stereo radio cassette recorder was part of the "Moving Sound" series of portable units from Philips introduced in 1988. This particular unit was called "Le Cube" because of it's...cube shape. It features FM Stereo and AM radio section, Peak Music Power...Read More

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Victor HR-X3 Spirit (1994)

 

The X3 has already earned widespread praise as a video recorder capable of producing image quality beyond its class, and the X3 Spirit advances this performance further by incorporating W-VHS high-definition imaging technology. At its core is a dedicated 19-micron Sendust HD Pro head, designed specifically for 3x mode and derived from the head used in the world’s first high-definition home video system, ensuring excellent high-frequency characteristics through its laminated Sendust structure and delivering richer, more powerful color reproduction even during long-duration recordings such as BS broadcasts. Complementing this is the Clear Wide Reception System, featuring a Crisp Wide Tuner that enhances high-frequency detail and improves horizontal resolution by 5 dB over the HR-X3, along with an upgraded Crisp Wide BS tuner that reduces low-frequency noise by approximately 2 dB for cleaner satellite images, and a built-in booster BS antenna splitter that minimizes signal loss. Image processing is further refined by a motion-adaptive 3D digital Y/C separation circuit with 4 Mbit memory, reducing dot interference and cross-color while working alongside 3D digital noise reduction to preserve detail and produce sharp, dimensional images suitable for widescreen viewing. Color performance is enhanced by the Super Real Color Circuit, derived from the flagship HR-20000, which improves the signal-to-noise ratio through reduced distortion and noise, resulting in brighter, more natural colors. An auto-calibration system automatically optimizes recording levels to match the tape in use, maximizing both video and audio quality across six preset modes for S-VHS and VHS recording, while gold-plated rear terminals minimize transmission loss and ensure the X3 Spirit delivers its full performance potential. Size (W/H/D) 466x112x402mm | Weight 8,7kg | Original sale price in Japan 198.000 Yen.

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