rg (03/01/83)
I have just purchased a VCR (GE 3018) and I would like to know which are the best tapes to buy. I have bought one JVC high grade tape ($12.95). Can I get some comments (quality, cost, etc.) on some other brands (TDK, Maxell, etc.). I will post the results when enough data comes in.
rg (03/04/83)
So far I have tried three different tapes on my new GE stereo VCR. The machine came with a GE tape (probably not made by GE). I then bought a JVC High Grade tape, which showed a little better performace. Both tapes were very good on the SP speed, as good as the original. On LP, the JVC show some degredation. The GE tape a little worse than the JVC. Both were bad on the EP speed. The third tape a Maxell High Grade. This is orginal quality on the SP. Just a little less on the LP (but noticebly better than the other two). And not too bad on the EP speed. I want to try the TDK High Grade next. And probably the normal grades for JVC, Maxell, and TDK. Then I'll by a quantity of the best one for my machine. Has anyone else performed similar test with the GE 3018 and what did you find. And what about other machines?