Posted by Randall on 06/02/06 15:12

>"Randall" wrote ...
>> I've got 2 1970's and 1 1980 - running both through a Sony XV-C900
>> (couldn't find the Laird for sale) I can see no difference between the
>> two.
>>
>> Are the eyes too old, or am I missing something - I only need/want 2
>> of the 3 units and unless there is something I'm missing I'm selling
>> the 1980 - seems to be worth about 3x as much.
>
>I have a 1970 and two 1980s. I believe the basic signal
>path quality of them is the same, but the 1980 has more
>user controls (switches, etc.) and is perceived as more
>flexible.

You're right it seems to me. The only 'extra' switches are for:

1) B&W or Color (not that important if running a Color Corrector)
2) Record in Mono or Stereo (not a biggie)
3) I can't remember this one except for options: wide/auto/normal.

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