Panasonic PV-V4521 4-Head Hi-Fi Stereo VCR
A disappointment
I bought this VCR a few months ago when my Goldstar VCR of many years finally gave up the ghost.  The price seemed right, and I thought Panasonic was reliable.  However, while playing tapes I always seem to hear what sounds like the faint hum of a vacuum cleaner. The noise is distracting. It doesn't have a superfast FF play feature like my old VCR had, and I miss it. Also, I've suddenly lost picture quality and the VCR is telling me that I need to insert a head cleaner. I haven't used old or poor quality tapes and shouldn't have to use a head cleaner so soon after purchase. I really wish I could find another Goldstar.