Hi,
As a minimum I would start with an S-Video deck with Y/C output.
They might all be discontinued but the more expensive (about $400) JVC consumer decks had built in Noise Reduction and TBC, called Digipure (I think if its called Digipure it has both DNR and TBC). We compared the playback of a JVC HR-S9911 (consumer SVHS deck - about $400) and we preferred the quality to a Panasonic AG7650 (multi thousand dollar professional deck).
If you can't find a JVC S-video deck this might do it (double check and make sure it has TBC):
JVC DH30000
http://support.jvc.com/consumer/product.jsp?modelId=MODL026758&pathId=15&pa...
# DigiPure Technology for high resolution analog recording and playback
# 1080i, 720P, 480P and 480i
# 2 Sets of AV inputs
# S-Video inputs
# 2 Sets of AV outputs
# 2 S-Video Outputs
# 1 Component Video Output (Y, Pb, Pr)
# 1 x Optical Digital Output
# 2 x I.Link Terminal (IEEE 1394), DV input only for camcorders
# Front Inputs ( AV, S-Video, i.Link)
# Frame Synchronizer for pristine analog-to-digital dubs
Its been discontinued but there are still a couple of companies that list it:
http://www.google.com/search?q=JVC%20DH30000&hl=en&sa=N&tab=fw
# Frame Synchronizer Eliminates Jitter & Noise From The Input Signal To Produce High Quality Dubs
# DigiPure Technology Helps Stabilize The Picture Of Old Tapes & Rental Cassettes
# Precision 3-D Color Circuit Provides Clear Color Separation & Sharpens Image Edges
# Precise Digital 3-D YNR/CNR Improves The S/N Ratio By Approximately 3dB
# Digital R3 Picture System & Digital 3-Dimensional Circuit With 4MB Frame Memory
http://www.electronicexpress.com/product?prod_id=2944&refer=6&cpc=6
Closeout Price: $299.50
If the playback quality is as good as our JVC HR-S9911 you will be very pleased.
Two units available on Ebay. If the S9911 is in good condition I highly recommend it:
http://cgi.ebay.com/JVC-HR-S9911U-SUPER-VHS-ET-VCR-DIGIPURE-TECHNOLOGY-SVHS_W0QQitemZ170214855519QQihZ007QQcategoryZ3318QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/JVC-HR-S9500U-DIGITAL-DIGIPURE-SUPER-VHS-ET-S-VHS-VCR_W0QQitemZ170214313380QQihZ007QQcategoryZ3318QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Best Wishes,
Mitch
