May 24, 2004 Here again is the
bi-monthly list of used CRT projectors for sale. As always, all prices are in US
dollars. If you want off this list, please send me a quick email and I'll take
you off right away.
A reminder to all of the new people on this list, I now have a website,
www.curtpalme.com It currently contains my FAQ and contact information, and will
be updated to list the new projectors that I get in. I will still be sending out
these mailing lists every two weeks, and I will slowly start to develop the
website as time allows to be more of a service type website that will
concentrate on dialing in and troubleshooting projectors (as well as my
projectors and parts for sale). I hope to start actively working on the site in
the next two weeks.
Onto the list!:
2 Panasonic PT-101Y projectors. These are great little entry level sets.
Video only, 600 lumens, video and S-video inputs. Analog convergence, reliable
and small and quiet. This set is a great way to get into the CRT HT habit to see
if you get bitten by the 'bug' without spending a small fortune. These tubes are
not driven hard, so they'll last many thousands of hours. Not HDTV compatible,
but you'll get a good little video only set for the price. On eBay here:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=15079&item=5700736046
$400.00
1- Barco Vision 700. I have not had one of these sets in for a while. This is
a very compact projector, and is an older version of what Runco based their DTV
947 on. 600 lumens from 7" Sony tube, video, S-video and RGB inputs. This is a
very small and quiet unit, and it throws a great image from Sony 7" tubes,
Digital convergence and on screen menus, very similar in set up to the BArco 800
series. THe set scans to 36 Khz, which allows for line doubler and HDTV. The
case is in good shape, note that the door over the controls is black, so you
might want to paint it white, or paint the whole case to suit, it takes paint
easily. Wireless remote included. On eBay here:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=15079&item=5701538461
$800.00
2 Ampro 2000. I've got two of these sets once again. Both are in good
condition, one has only 360 hours on it, the other has somewhat higher, but the
hour meter glitched, so I do not have an accurate count. Video, S-video and RGB
inputs, digital convergence, wireless remote and a computer interface cable are
included for an easy alignment. 80 Khz scan rate makes this set good for beyond
line quadrupling and all HDTV resolutions. The 360 hour set has the later model
07MS 750 lumen tubes installed, the other has the newer tubes installed for the
R and B, the green is the older style. Both sets have excellent color balance.
Low profile (10") make these sets great for low ceilings. 100% modular
construction are easy to service, and I stock lots of AmPRo parts. The 360 hour
unit is on ebay here:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=32862&item=5701564796
$750.00
The other Ampro is $600.00
4 Barco Data/Graphics 800 projectors. I finally have more of these
workhorses. All are in good condition, and the tubes focus really well. Both
versions of these sets have video, S-video and RGB inputs, on screen menus,
digital convergence, 825 lumens from Sony 8" tubes. The Data sets scan to 58 Khz
which is perfect for beyond HD and line tripling, the Graphics sets have the
extra Scheimpflug adjustments for corner focusing and scan to 92 Khz., For a
typical home theater, you won't see a difference between the two sets, for
computer use you might see a tiny but of improvement in the corners with the
graphics version. All of these sets have the video and power supply upgrades
done, mandatory for long life on these sets. The tubes on all are in good
condition, and you'll get at least 7000 hours use out of them. Wireless remote
included. I've got the Graphics listed on ebay here:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=32862&item=5700733445
$950.00
The Data versions are $850.00 each.
4- Runco DTV 852's. Don't discount these deluxe versions of the Zenith PRO
900's. Runco installed a line doubler right into these sets, so all video and
S-video signals are line doubled. There is also a set of RGB inputs for feeding
an HDTV box directly into the set. 50 Khz scan rate allow you to upgrade to a
line tripler if desired, or the sets will also display SVGA computer signals.
800 lumens from 7" tubes. 100% modular construction as per the Zenith design.
White or black models available. I've retubed some of these sets, others have a
bit of green wear, priced accordingly. A very small footprint for these sets,
very quiet operation, and a shorter throw distance make this set ideal for
smaller rooms or for rear projection. I've sold lots of these. These sets are on
ebay here:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=32862&item=5700736310
Good used tubes, >8000 hour life span $1700.00
or
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=32862&item=5700736114
Retubed, >10K hour tube life $2100.00
NEC PG projectors. I've got a couple of these NEC PG sets in stock right now
in good shape, with several more to come. The PG sets are excellent 7 1/2" EM
focus sets, that throw a great image from a small cabinet. All have 800 lumens,
on screen menus, wireless remote controls, and scan to a minimum of 60 Khz. The
9 PG's scan to 90 Khz. All came with RGB inputs, the video and S-video card were
an option on some, as was the point convergence board that allowed fro minute
fine tuning of the convergence. Runco used these for years as their flagship CRT
unit, and sold them for thousands more. The two units that I currently have are
as follows:
1 NEC 9 PG. 90 Khz scan rate, video and point convergence boards included.
Tubes in good shape with a bit of wear, but you'll still get 5000 hour + out of
them. On eBay here:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=32862&item=5700735828
$1200.00
1- NEC 9 PG +. Video and point convergence board included, zero wear on the
tubes. ON eBay here:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=32862&item=5700734800
$1800.00
1- Ampro 2300. Here is a really interesting projector that you don't find
often. A 7" EM focus projector! Equivalent roughly to the NEC PG Xtra, this set
produces 800 lumens with an 80 Khz scan rate. Video, S-video and RGB inputs. IN
excellent condition, the tubes should last about 9000 hours. Razor sharp image
due to the EM focus tubes. A bit larger than the Ampro 2000, but still in a low
profile case. Easy to set up, digital convergence, quiet operation. On eBay
here:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=32862&item=5700733445
$1400.00
1- Sony D 50. This set has VDC blue and green tubes installed, the red is
original with no wear. 800 lumens from 7" Sony tubes, 64 Khz scan rate make this
set compatible with up to line quadruplers. Video, S-video, RGB and component
inputs make connections to almost every type of signal possible. A very small
footprint, low noise and a reliable chassis. I have now scrapped one of these
sets, so I have spare parts for those of you that might need them. On eBay here:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=32862&item=5700736456
$2500.00
Note that I also have a perfectly working D 50 that needs to have all three
tubes replaced. Do it yourself, or buy this set for the hard to find spare parts
that you might need one day $900.00.
2- Electrohome Marquee 8000. Here's two good condition sets with toasted
tubes I'm listing these for someone that wants a backup set for one that they
already have. Everything works fine with both of these sets, but as I said, the
tubes are burnt. 1000 lumens from 8" tubes, 135 Khz scan rate, video, S-video
and RGB inputs. Digital convergence, on screen menus. Reliable operation, I've
sold lots of these. c/w wireless remote control. Use for parts, or retube
yourself at a cost of $550.00 USD per tube from VDC.
$800.00 each
1- NEC 6 Pg Xtra. The best of the lot out of the 6 that I[ve gotten in
recently, this one does not need retubing, the rest do. One step down from the
NEC XG series, this set features 1000 lumens from NEC EM focus tubes. RGB input
accepts signals from line doublers, triplers and quads, etc, up to 64 Khz scan
rate. One of my favorite sets to sell due to the excellent image that it gives
out. Very light wear on the green tube, excellent condition R and B tubes.
you'll get 7000 hours or more out of these tubes. Digital convergence, on screen
menus, wireless remote included. I'll be retubing the other 5 sets shortly, at
somewhat higher prices than this one.
$2000.00
2- BArco Data 808 and 808s. This is a set that I got in that has had all
tubes replaced with VDC ones about 100 hours ago. Excellent overall condition,
no wear on the tubes. 1200 lumens from 8" EM focus tubes, 75 Khz scan rate,
video, S-video and RGB inputs, on screen menus, digital convergence, very quiet
operation. 100 % modular construction. THe case is in nice shape as well. The
808s set comes with the handy IRIS auto convergence camera which makes the set
up virtually automatic and simple. On eBay here:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=32862&item=5700733939
$3200.00
The Barco 808 is $2800.00
2- Barco 1208/2. I've got two of these high end Barco sets in. 1200 lumens
from 8" EM focus tubes, these use the rebuildable MEC tubes. 135 Khz scan rate
for high resolution. Video, S-video and RGB inputs. 100 % modular construction
for easy servicing like all Barcos are. Digital convergence for easy set up,
focus and astig adjustments. One set has all original tubes in good shape, and
the case is scuffed, so it needs a paint job. The other has been retubed and has
a warranty on all three tubes and has a good case on it. Very quiet operation
out of these sets. One is here:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=32862&item=5700733671
$2300.00
The other retubed one is here:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=32862&item=5700733776
$3600.00
2- Electrohome Marquee 8500. I've got two of these in right now. This is the
current top of the line Electrohome 8" EM focus set. 135 Khz scan rate, Video,
S-video and RGB inputs, with a secondary RGB input available. 1200 lumens, on
screen menus, lots of focus, astig and other parameters for a perfect image.
Both sets are in excellent condition, one has all original tubes, the other has
new G and B tubes with no wear on the red. I've done the anamorphic squeeze mod
to both along with the power supply mod that is mandatory for long tube life.
The cases are in excellent condition as well, no major scrapes and scratches.
The original tubed one is on ebay here:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=32862&item=5700734362
$3200.00
The retubed one is $3800.00 with a 1 year warranty on all tubes.
1- Sony G 70. It's been a while since I've had one of these in. This is the
top of the line 8" EM focus Sony set with 1200 lumens, 135 Khz scan rate, video,
S-video, RGB and component inputs on it. Liquid coupled tubes with color
correction for a precise image. the focus is excellent on this set! Digital
convergence, quiet operation, many points of convergence per color, Sony really
did a good job in giving the set almost every adjustment conceivable. The red
and blue tubes have zero wear, the green is arebuilt one from VDC with a 1 year
warranty on it.\ THis set is flawless in operation and set up, the case has some
scratches on it, so you might want to paint it to suit. On eBay here:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=32862&item=5700736580
$3900.00
1- Sony 1292. As usual, I've saved the best for last. I have not had a Sony
1292 9" set in for about 2 years. 9" EM focus tubes, 1000 lumens, 135 Khz scan
rate, on screen menus, digital convergence, video, S-video and RGB inputs. Very
large and heavy, this set has super sharp focus, and will resolve 2500 X 2000
resolution. Note that this set is quite noisy, it has 14 fans in it.. Very
reliable operation from this unit. Lots of on screen menus, I'll include the
hard to find original Sony remote. The best part? This set has 00385 hours on
it. Yes, only 385 chassis and tube hours. This set is as good as new. no wear on
the tubes, and you'll get well in excess of 10,000 hours out of it. I will be
posting the set on eBay at some point in time but everyone on this list gets
first dibs before it's released to the masses.
$4000.00
Upcoming sets:
8- NEC PG series
3 Barco D and G 800 series
2- Sony 12XX series
2 BArco 808
1- BArco g 808s
2- BArco 1208
1- Sony G 70
2- BArco 1209
2- Barco 1100
5- Marquee 8110
3- Marquee 8000
2- ECP 3100
5- AmPRo 2000
1- Ampro 3600
2 MArquee 9500LC
Note that I am about 10 days away from getting the 1209 and 9500LC sets
running, I'm waiting for the new (not rebuilt) VDC tubes. I've got some of you
on a waiting list for these, you'll get an email from me as soon as they are
running, but I might have one 'left over'.
Misc stuff.
I've just repaired a pro audio BGW 500C amplifier. 200 watts RMS per channel,
this amp is in great shape, as it was installed in a visitor center here in
Vancouver, and never saw road use. USe as a subwoofer amplifier, or for pro PA
applications. Chrome front and rack mountable, this is heavy brute! No
lightweight amp here!
$200.00
I've got 3 NEC XGLC green tubes with minimal wear on them. THese came out of
1800 to 3000 hour sets, and all show very light wear. $200.00 USD each, email me
for pictures of the phosphor.
As usual, I'm looking for some parts:
1- good condition BArco 808s or 1208s green tube. This is the Sony tube I'm
looking for.
2- BArco 1208/2 neck boards.
1- NEC XG 110LC system board, PWC 4188
Curt Palme
Sound Solutions Inc
# 344-19567 Fraser Hwy.
Surrey, B.C.
V3S 9A4
(604) 514-1751
(604) 514-8934 (fax)
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