[waltchan]

I may be (but not sure) interested in purchasing a second new-in-box vintage JVC VCR. Except for the 1982 HR-7650U that I already purchased, which one is likely the next best:

http://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?_nkw=...ahand0&afsrc=1

Seller has 10 different vintage JVC VCR models. The next, closest good one may be the 1983 HR-D225U. I believe in the concept that the older the manufacturing year, the more reliable it will be. Can anyone verify?

There are three different mid-80s JVC chassis I can pick. Which one is the most reliable to you?

• 1982-1984: No picture available
  
• 1984-1986: http://www.studiosoundelectronics.com/mbk-41.htm
  
• 1986-1989: http://www.studiosoundelectronics.com/mbk-42.htm
  
• 1989-1994: http://www.studiosoundelectronics.com/mbk-45.htm