Title says it all. Just want 3-4 units to research that users here believe offer the very best in burned DVD quality. Want to archive several shows on my Dish DVR box. Can output either s-video or component. I presume no units offer component inputs because of DRM issues?

Thanks,

bradesp

Can output either s-video or component. I presume no units offer component inputs because of DRM issues?Right. I can vouch that Panasonics have always had great DVD picture quality (one of the "sharpest") - but with these newer, Chinese units, I really couldn't say.

Toshiba's have always gotten good marks for overall quality, while Sony's have always generally delivered a "softer" picture, but it's good if you like that more "filmlike" look. They usually are top-notch when it comes to color, though. Thing is, you might have some serious copy-protection issues with a Sony.

You should get some good comments here from a few owners of some of the various, newer recorders.