Need a new VCR in 2018.

[Electronic M]

Except for DVD/VHS combos, W-VHS, and broadcast grade decks component video on VCRs was never a thing. Composite and S-video we're common though. If you are looking for a good picture on one of the LCD/Plasma sets made these days a S-VHS with a built-in TBC like some Marantz and Sony models...The Sonys have excellent picture quality, but are expensive and have a recurring loading gear issue.

[Ed in Tx]

Wonder where a company like Legacy Box that transfers old video formats to digital gets their equipment. Garage sales? ebay? And what do they do for parts?

[MIPS]

Originally Posted by Ed in Tx

Wonder where a company like Legacy Box that transfers old video formats to digital gets their equipment. Garage sales? ebay? And what do they do for parts?

Just like with people maintaing old computer systems there are vendors out there that will sell just about any replacement part or machine you ask for. You may be paying a very high price but the equipment ships working and with a warranty.

A lot of the smaller 2-bit video transfer places are typically a laundry room bench with whatever consumer devices they can find.