December 27, 2006
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have bought projectors from Curt in the past. If you're willing to help
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OK, there's lots of new stuff that's happened here since the last mail-out. Website Additions
I will be adding a few procedures over the holidays. These will include:
- How to set up G2/white balances on ES focusing sets (DONE!)
- Expanded Zenith PRO 900 tech info
- Sony G70 tech info
- Sony D50 tech info
Now that the website has spiralled way out of control and others are contributing articles (thanks for that!), even I don’t know everything that’s on the site. Check out the site, the forum members are also growing, there’s almost 900 members there now!
Transcoders
Audio Authority has now discontinued the 9A65 transcoder that I was selling in the past. I’ve got a couple of these units left, but have switched to the much more versatile AA 1365 model. This unit has no compatibility problems with any component source, and actually is a mini scaler, capable of outputting up to 1080p from a component source. The unit has on screen menus, control over the drive levels of each output (R, G, and B), has internal color and tint controls, and can also act as a reverse transcoder, (RGB input to component output). The pricing is a bit more expensive than the old transcoder, but at the added features, they are well worth the price. Also note that the transcoder comes with a short (1’) SVGA to 3 RCA cable for the component connection, and a 2’ SVGA to SVGA cable for the output. . I’ve installed about 6 of these now personally, I’ve scaled a 1080i HD signal to 1080p through this box on a couple of sets. It looks great! See here.
Accessories
I’ve now got good stock of short (5’) good quality SVGA to 5 BNC breakout cables. At $25 USD, these molded cables are usually stronger than custom made cables with that flimsy SVGA end soldered on. I then use BNC to BNC couplers to couple these to custom made BNC to BNC cables (also now on the site here).
Projectors, projectors..
Current and upcoming 9" sets are
currently being featured!
I’ve got many new sets in , all makes and models, so I’ll simply update the entire list of projectors, with a ‘new’ designation on the new arrivals. I have reduced pricing on the entry level on all Sony 10XX sets (with the exception of the 1001 that’s a later model) to $300 USD. Now EVERYONE can get into a CRT. I won’t be bringing in any more Sony 10XX series after this, but still will support them for a long time.
There’s a bunch of new NEC sets on the list. I managed to pick up 16 of them for low $$, but most of the cases have some gouges or scratches on them. No cracks or plastic chunks missing. The tubes are in great shape though. That means yet more price reductions!.. :)
Also new on the site are the high end hard to find NEC ISS-6010 switchers. I’ve got them listed as complete units or individual boards for those of you that already have these switchers and just need modules. I’ve got about 10 of these switchers left.
Generally I’ve held off on buying new sets this fall as I’ve had over 200 in stock for far too long. I have stumbled across several good deals lately, so I’ll do a set update just before Christmas. For now I’ve just made sure that the list below is up to date. I still have MANY sets in stock, and will be buying more shortly, as I seem to turn down more offers to buy sets than I actually purchase. There’s still lots of surplus sets out there.
I do have an abundance of 9” sets, including the hard to find Madrigal MP9 and the Vidikron Vision One. These are turbocharged Electrohome 9500LC Ultras. They just came in, I’m currently working through them. I do have too many Barco 1209 and regular 9500s, so see below for slightly reduced pricing. I’d LOVE to sell a couple of them before the end of the year.
A PLEA FOR HELP!
Now that this seems to be the world’s largest site dedicated to CRT projectors, I’m getting DAILY emails from newbies wanting assistance with setting up their projectors. Those of you that are now on their second or third upgrades and want to possibly make some extra money assisting others that have just purchased their first CRT, PLEASE see consider adding your contact info to our referral pages (see here). The more people that can assist in cities outside of the Vancouver area the better. Many newcomers to the CRT projector world simply need some guidance on basic setup. Share your knowledge and help each other out!
Parts n' stuff
I am adding parts to my stock daily. I seem to be one of the only places left that can repair virtually any CRT module down to a component level. With some other casual resellers now out of the business, rest assured I'll support ANY CRT projector out there, whether purchased from me or not.
Parts needed
I am looking for a few parts that I'm willing to buy or trade other stuff for:
(2) P19 green tube in an 8+ condition. Again, hardware is not important, I can swap that out.
(2) Ampro 2000 style remotes. I've got a need for two good working old style Ampro remotes. I've got lots of sets but few remotes.
As many 8” tubes as I can get. I’ve got a lot of NEC PG, PG Xtra, XG, Barco 808 and Marquee sets that need green and blue tubes. I’ll pay reasonable prices for any 8+ condition blue and green tubes to finish off these 20+ sets that I have here.
(4) Sony 07MP or 07MSP tubes. I’d like to sell off the Sony 12XX units that I have here, but 4 have worn blue tubes. Again, I’ll pay reasonable going rates for good blue tubes for these.
(2) each of blue and green P16 tubes as used in the Barco 708 sets. Again, I’ve got two great sets here, but with worn tubes, they can’t be sold.
Thanks for your support!
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Sony 1292 |
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This was
Sony's flagship set
prior to the G90 being
released. It uses the
same tubes as the Ampro
4200 and Barco 1200.
Razor sharp performance
with full 9” tubes, 110
Khz scan rate, 1000
lumens digital
convergence, similar to
the easy to set up 125X
and 127X Sony sets. This
is another great way to
get into a true 9” EM
focusing set.
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 Sony
1292: A sale is
pending on this unit (it
will be here on Monday
Dec 11), but it may come
available. All I know
about this set is that
it works and the tubes
are in good shape.
Update to come soon.
(This set is upcoming.
I will look at this
before Christmas and
will update the
information here.) |
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NEC 10 PG |
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The NEC
10PG is an EM focus
set. 1000 lumens super
sharp. It is the only 9"
LC colour filtered set
that NEC ever made.
1080p capable. Those
that own one of these
(see my
forum), swear by the
picture. This set gives
those nice NEC
fleshtones that I love
and with 9” tubes, the
tubes will last forever.
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NEC
10 PG: I got a 10PG
in on a trade. 3400
hours with ZERO wear on
the tubes. Remote and
ceiling bracket
included. I’ve got a
road case to ship this
in as well. |
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$4000.00 |
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Barco 1200 |
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The 1200
was Barco's first entry
into the 9" LC market.
It used the same Sony 9"
tubes as the Sony 1292
and Ampro 4200, and has
the same basic chassis
as the Barco 1208 or
1209. 1200 lumens,
135Khz scan rate.
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Barco
1200: The tubes are
in good shape, the case
will need painting as
it's marked up. Priced
cheaply to move! A great
way to get into the
higher resolution of a
9" set. |
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$2200.00 |
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Ampro 4200 |
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The
Ampro 4200 are full 9"
EM focusing LC sets.
These use the same tubes
as the Sony 1292. 90 Khz
scan rate, 1080p ready.
1000 lumens. These are a
great inexpensive way to
get into a 9" set. Sure,
they don't have quite
the focus of a G90, but
they will outperform an
8" EM focusing set.
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Ampro
4200:
Another set from the A/V
company, the tubes were
replaced in 1999 and the
set was put into storage
in 2000. I’m guessing
there’s not more than
1000 hours if that on
the tubes, they are
milky white with not a
hint of wear on them.
Wired remote included,
and your choice of HD 10
or HD10L lenses
depending on your screen
size. Wired remote
included. |
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$2300.00
SOLD!
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Barco 1209 series |
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These are the equivalent
to the Ampro 4600 or
Electrohome 9500LC. 9"
LC tubes, 1200 lumens,
on screen menus, 135 Khz
scan rate, video,
S-video and RGB inputs.
The 1209 is the original
version of this set with
HD 10 lenses on it. The
1209s is the newer
version and offers
Scheimpflug adjustments
for better corner focus
on each tube.
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Barco
1209: These are
black cased SEOS units
that were designed to
work on curved screens,
I’ve converted them back
to flat screen use. The
black cases are
scratched but can be
painted, or I can drop
on the regular Barco
1209 style cases on
them. Tubes in great
shape across the board
on both of these. |
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$5000.00 |
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Barco
1209: This set was
only ever installed
locally in a home
theater. It's got a new
(not rebuilt) green tube
in it, the R and B show
zero wear and are in
great shape. The case
has been painted in
eggshell, similar to the
original Barco case but
it now has a smooth
surface. Installs
directly in place of a
1208 if you're looking
to upgrade. An easy
setup, Barcos are very
intuitive. |
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$5800.00 |
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Barco
1209s: NOW IN STOCK!
New G and B tubes,
original red with no
wear. Perfect operating
shape, only 5500 hours
on the set. A top of the
line performer, in line
with the Sony G90 and
the Marquee 9500 Ultra.
Notes:
The tubes in this Barco
1209s are in really good
shape, slight wear on
the green, the R and B
are pretty darn good,
and I'll give the buyer
of the 1209s the option
of buying the original
set of tubes for a
really good price.
While
good condition 1209s
sets are really hard to
find, the parts and
modules are not, so
there's really good
support out there for
these sets. |
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$8500.00
$8000.00
PRICE DROP!
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Ampro 4600 |
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These
are state of the art 9"
sets, and cost $58K back
in 1996-1998. Full 9"
tubes, liquid coupled.
110 Khz scan rate. A lot
of adjustments on the
convergence and picture
parameters, this set is
on par with the Marquee
9500LC, Barco 1209s, and
apparently the Sony G
90.
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Ampro
4600: AmPro 4600
with refurbished
electronics, new 9”
electromagnetically-focused
CRTs, freshly painted
cabinet, wired remote, 1
RGB and 1 Quad video
(composite and s-video,
NTSC/PAL) card included,
power cord, Op Manual,
scheimpflug tools, 1
year parts warranty, 90
days in-factory labor.
Options: Ceiling mount,
wireless remote kit, RGB
#2 card and component
video to RGB transcoder
available at additional
cost. F.o.b. Woburn MA |
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$4600.00 |
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Electrohome Marquee 9xxx
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State of the art 9"
sets. 9" liquid coupled
tubes. 135Khz and 1200
lumens with astig
adjustments for perfect
corner focus.
Scheimpflug adjustments
are stock on these
units.
Very easy to set up. Not
as long as most
projectors, they are
about 3" taller than the
Barco series. Very
modular in construction,
and super reliable.
Video, S-video and RGB
inputs.
I do all of the mods
(including anamorphic
squeeze mod, the power
supply/filament mods,
and replace a bunch of
parts on the video
boards that commonly
fail) required to make
the Marquees more
versatile and reliable.
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Marquee 9500LC: Once
again I have a couple of
good condition 9500s in
stock. These are top of
the line 9" sets that
are easy to set up. Both
sets have good tubes in
them, I'd rate them all
an 8+. As typical, the
reds show no wear, the G
and B are in really good
shape. Emission and
focus of all tubes are
excellent. The cooling
chambers have been
checked to remove any
excessive pressure that
can result in glycol
leaks. |
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$6500.00
$5800.00
PRICE DROP!
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Marquee 9500LC Ultra:
I've got one 9500
LC Ultra from 1999. The
tubes are in great
shape. They are 9+
across the board. 9,000
hours + out of these
tubes. A great case as
well. |
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$7500.00
SOLD! |
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Marquee 9500LC Ultra:
This set has a NOS
(new old stock) set of
tubes installed. The
tubes have been checked
and are a 10 across the
board. I've put on 50
hours of test time at
low brightness to make
sure the tubes are 100%,
and they are... :) the
GT17 lenses have been
installed as came stock
with most Ultra sets.
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$8500.00
SOLD! |
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Vidikron
Vision One: This is
the Vidikron version of
the 9500 LC set with the
fancy case around it.
This one is black and
has (ready for this?),
only 302 original hours
on it. The tubes as
expected are PERFECT
with no wear. Comes
with original Vidikron
remote. The case is in
good shape as well.
Paintable of course, but
the piano black finish
is in great shape. This
one will ship in either
a road case or a crate.
Ceiling bracket
included. These sets are
VERY hard to find. |
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$9000.00 |
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Madrigal
MP9: Another
supercharged 9500 Ultra.
(This set is upcoming.
I will look at this
before Christmas and
will update the
information here.) |
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TBD! |
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