December 7, 2003

Here again is another list of used projectors for sale. As always, pricing is in US dollars. If you want off this bi-monthly list, just shoot me back an email and I'll take you off right away. As usual, the projectors are listed more or less in ascending price and performance.

1- Sony 1031. A good entry level projector that takes video and RGB inputs from a line doubler or HDTV, this compact unit is very reliable and the tubes are in good shape. Analog convergence is easy to set up. This set produces 600 lumens from the common SD-187 Sony tubes. Great as a unit that is more than just a straight projector, connected to HDTV or a line doubler this set wil work great on up to an 8' diagonal screen.

$500.00

1 NEC GP-3000. This set is a data grade projector from about the same vintage as the Sony above. 600 lumens from 7" NEC tubes, this set will scan to 60 Khz, good for HDTV and past line tripling. Digital convergence with a few memory locations, the projector comes with the wireless remote control and the full instruction manual. An excellent image when properly set up, it comes complete with point convergence. Video, S-video and RGB inputs for full versatility. NEC did not drive these tubes very hard, so you should get another 7000-800 hours of use out of them. This projector came out of a university and is very clean ON eBay here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=32862&item=3064089824

$550.00

Ampro 2000's. I've got about 15 of these sets here, these are the first ones I've looked at . More to come on the list in 2 weeks. These are data grade projectors that have video, S-video and RGB Inputs. 600 lumens from the original tubes, some of these sets came with slightly brighter 750 lumen tubes as indicated below. Full digital convergence, I'll sell these with a wireless remote control and will loan a wired remote to initially set these up, as the wired remotes respond better while converging. I've replaced the memory battery with brand new ones, a common problem with these sets. The new battery will last about 8 years. 80 Khz scan rate allow well past line quadrupling, but these 7" tubes look best at about 1024 X 768 or line tripling. Very slimline sets, only 10" deep make for a good installation where low ceilings are an issue. One of the sets is on eBay here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=32862&item=3063501252

The condition of the sets is as follows:

1- has slight blue wear outside of the 16:9 area due to text wear. The area within the 16:9 ratio is fine, so if you're running a wide screen format only, this set will save you some money! $550.00

2- identical condition for both of these (1 is on eBay). You'll get 8000 hours+ out of the tubes $650.00

1- 0 hour set newer 750 lumen tubes installed full 10K hour + life out of these tubes $900.00

2 Sony 1270. I have not had these in a while, these are larger tubed projectors with 650 lumens and scan to 75 Khz. Video, S-video and RGB inputs, digital convergence, on screen menus make these a snap to install. Very reliable chassis, I've sold lots of these over the last few years. This model has no hour meter on it, but these two 1270's have no wear on the tubes. You'll get 9000 hours at least out of these tubes. Both sets work flawlessly and come with a wireless remote. One is on eBay here:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=32862&item=3064089691

$1000.00 each

1- Electrohome Marquee 8000. This is a different one than what I listed last time. A true 8" EM focus set, it scans to 110 Khz and has 1000 lumens light output. Digital convergence, on screen menus, very easy to set up. Video, S-video and RGB inputs. The G and B tubes have a bit of wear but will still throw a good pix for about 5000 hours. A great way to get into a higher end set for a cheap price, I just have too many sets here.. On eBay here:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=15079&item=3064089330

$1000.00

1 Runco DTV 852. A smaller 7" set than the Marquee above, but I've put a new green tube into this set which puts it a bit above the Marquee 8000. This is a Zenith PRO 900x set with a built in doubler as manufactured by Runco. The doubler has been disabled, so only the RGB inputs work on this set. 800 lumens with very sharp focus for an ES focus set. 50 Khz scan rate make this set good for HDTV and up to line triplers. You'll get 9000 hours+ out of these tubes. Digital convergence, on screen menus, and the set comes with the wireless remote and the full set of manuals. ON eBay here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=32862&item=3062124379

$1500.00

2- Ampro 3600 This is a fully blown 8" EM focus high end set similar to the Barco 808 or Marquee series, using the same MEC tubes. 1200 lumens, easy to set up with the included wired remote. Lots of control over the image allow for an excellent image. Video, S-video and RGB inputs. Another low profile set, not as tall as other similar projectors. Very natural fleshtones. I've got two of these. The one on eBay here is the less expensive of the two. You'll get a good 5000 hours out of the one on ebay, 7000 hours + out of the more expensive one. On eBay here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=32862&item=3064073337

$1500.00 for the one on ebay, $1700.00 for the one with longer life tubes.

1- BArco 708. I had this sold on eBay, but it turned out to be a deadbeat bidder.. A great little quiet performer, this is a very compact set for a 1200 lumen light output. 7" Toshiba tubes, rebuildable if ever needed. 69 Khz scan rate, Video, S-video, RGB and component inputs make this a very versatile set, good for 1280 X 1024 resolution, completely HDTV compatible. Only 2737 hours on the chassis, you'll get at least 7000 hours out of the tubes. I've got one more of these in stock that I'll have to retube at some point. On eBay here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=32862&item=3064089126

$2600.00

1 NEC XG 110. I've got a few XG's in stock again that I am working on, this is the one that I've been using personally in my own HT for the last couple of months. Second from the top of the line in the non LC models,, this set puts out 1200 lumens from 8" EM focus tubes. 110 Khz scan rate which is more than you'll ever need for any HT application. Video, S-video and RGB inputs, digital convergence, on screen menus, a very comprehensive set up available for fully dialling this set in. About 3000 hours only on this set, I've put in a new NEC green tube and a rebuilt blue due to some very slight wear. I'll be selling the original tubes out of this set on eBay shortly. On eBay here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=32862&item=3064089948

$3500.00

UPCOMING:

10 more (at least) Ampro 2000's.
3- BArco 800
1- Sony 1251
1- Sony 1272
8- Electrohome ECP series (3100 and 4500)
3- NEC XG 75
3- NEC XG 135LC (waiting for tubes)
1 NEC 9 PG Xtra (waiting for blue tube)
Several 9" sets, still finalizing the deals
1- NEC 9 PG
1- NEC XG 110LC
1 Sony G 70
1 Barco 708
2- Barco G 808 (waiting for tubes)
10- Marquee 8500 (waiting for tubes)
5- Marquee 8110's
2- Barco 1208
1- Barco 701s

ANNOUNCEMENT:

As of Friday I have been set up as a Lumagen video processor dealer here in Vancouver. I do not know what the internet/cross border rules are for Lumagen, but I do have pricing for Canada. I'll know in the next few days what their policy is, so for those of you looking to get a high end scaler, I'll send out details in the next mailout, or shoot me a quick email and I'll let you know about pricing and about selling over the 'net.

I'll also be listing some audio equipment on eBay shortly, I've gotten some transistors in finally for some large power amplifiers, in the 300-600 watt range.

PARTS NEEDED:

As always, I'm looking for some parts:

2- Barco 1208 neck boards
1- Ampro 2300 registration and CPU board
1- Ampro 2000 CPU board (older style)

Over the holidays I'll be working on setting up a total of 4 theater set-ups at the home here to better demonstrate a larger range of projectors.I'll also be listing a number of audio and video pieces that have been lying around here to clear up some space. I'll also have a larger range of modules available for loan and for sale as the dead boards have been piling up. Thanks as always for your support!

One last note: I'm looking to upgrade one of my computers here at the office to something new and reliable. If someone wants to swap some computer hardware for a projector or misc HT items, specifically someone that is located in Vancouver, please let me know!

Curt Palme
Sound Solutions Inc
# 344-19567 Fraser Hwy.
Surrey, B.C.
V3S 9A4
(604) 514-1751
(604) 514-8934 (fax)