Beta equivalent to a Panasonic AG 1980?

[jdwk]

so I need a good Beta for digitizing some tapes I have, I was told when looking for a VHS machine of pro quality, you should get a Panasonic AG 1980 and not any of the other AG models because they are "too good" for homemade tapes and store bought pre recorded tapes.

So whats the Beta equivalent? I'm looking for a pro or prosumer as they say Beta machine, whats the best model to get?

thanks!