Panasonic DMR-E75VS Progressive-Scan DVD Recorder/VCR Combo
Stands above all other brands except Pioneer
Have recorded literally hundreds of discs from every quality of tape imaginable, from SP, LP & EP(SLP)modes, and obviously recorded from every brand of VCR imagineable, still runs like a charm.  This is used in our business where we transfer all formats of tapes to DVD.  This machine will also transfer homemade DVD's to VHS, an uncommon request - more of a learning process, but once you get it, you've got it!  Panasonic has the unique flextime mode which allows you to set the exact amount of time for the DVD to record to match the source tape.  Our other DVD recorders are a Sharp (consumer) which does well, an ultra expensive Pioneer professional, but older technology (one of the first) and ANOTHER Panasonic which burns U.S. NTSC discs and foreign PAL discs.  The Panasonic reliability is unparalleled for the consumer.  Only the Pioneer professional series could outdo Panasonic.  Tried a Go-Video at one time, total nightmare! Was burning errors to the discs no matter what brand of disc.