Philips DSR6000R DIRECTV Receiver with TiVo Service
The ultimate TV accessory
Vast improvement over my previous S-VHS VCR setup. Recording quality of integrated unit (Tivo + DirecTV) indistinguishable from broadcast; playback options (3 fast-forward/back speeds; slow motion, freeze frame, frame advance, etc.,) work flawlessly, without sound bars or other artifacts. Scheduling procedures are about as simple as possible while providing access to hundreds of TV shows. So far (5 weeks) have not encountered problems mentioned by some other reviewers - unit does not run hot, and is whisper-quiet - makes less noise than my computer hard drives. Speed of channel surfing and navigating program guides, etc., about on a par with my 5-year old Sony 32-bit satellite receiver. 2-tuner capability is a great new feature...One suggestion: price of unit varies widely from day to day and among vendors - pays to SHOP AROUND before you buy!!!