[rpm1200]

My Sanyo VCR-7200 is acting up and I'm wondering if I should look into getting a different deck to play my Beta tapes. I've heard the performance of the Sanyo decks is not up to par compared with some of the other decks. So what should I be looking for? I definitely want a Hi-Fi deck. B1 playback would be nice but is not necessary. (I only have one old-school B1 tape.) If there's a deck with direct drive that would be great, as the Sanyo has a complicated idler/belt drive system. Super/ED Beta are not necessary (unless Super Beta would make my old tapes look any better).

I see the Sony SL-HF900 goes for crazy money on eBay; is there a "sleeper" Beta deck that might be flying under the radar, and also performs well? (I don't have a brand preference.) Or should I just get new rubber for the 7200 and stick with it?

Thanks!