September 26, 2006

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All NEC XG projectors are true 1200 lumen 8" EM focus sets. Digital convergence, on screen menus, video, S-video and RGB inputs are stock, the component option is available on the NEC XG 852 models. 100 point convergence allows for super accurate convergence. The NEC has more control over the picture than other 8" sets, making a full set up a bit daunting, but when it's complete, you'll find it's well worth the effort. Smaller than most competing 8" sets, they've been very reliable, and I've sold lots.

Here's the breakdown:

XG 75: Scans to 75Khz (past 1080p).
XG 85: Scans to 85Khz (and has component inputs!).
XG 110: Scans to 110Khz.
XG 135: Scans to 135Khz.

For home theater use, these models all behave very much the same.

'LC' models add liquid coupled tubes for better contrast ratios and less halo'ing.

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NEC XG 75 (non LC): Original tubes in great shape, an 8.5+. 75 Khz scan rate.

NEC XG 75 (non LC): New blue and green tubes, original red in perfect shape.

NEC XG 85 (non LC): All original tubes in great shape, 8.5+, built in transcoder, 85 Khz scan rate.

NEC XG 85 (non LC): New green and blue tubes, perfect original red.

NEC XG 110 (non LC): All original tubes, 1600 original chassis hours, great condition.

NEC XG 110 (non LC): New blue and green tubes, as new original red tube.

NEC XG 135 (non LC): Customer consignment set, under 2100 original hours, tubes an 8+.

NEC XG 135 (non LC): New B and G tubes, perfect original red.

NEC XG 110LC: Two in stock. New green tubes in both, excellent red and blue.

NEC XG 135LC (1351): New green and blue tube, great Red tube.

Basically, all Marquees are very similar in performance. All 8XXX series (non LC models) use the same 8" EM focusing tubes. Very similar in set up to the Barcos in general, these sets are quiet. Not as long as the Barco's in size, they are about 3" taller than the Barco series. Very modular in construction, and super reliable. Video, S-video and RGB inputs.

Here's the breakdown:

Marquee 8000: 1000 lumens. Circa 1994-1995.
Marquee 8110: 1200 lumens. Circa 1995-1998.
Marquee 8500: 1200 lumens. Circa 1995-1998. Adds astig controls that the 8000 and 8110 do not include, for slightly better corner focus. 

The 8500LC model adds liquid coupled tubes for even better contrast ratios and less halo'ing.

I do all of the mods (including anamorphic squeeze mod and the power supply mods) required to make the Marquees more versatile and reliable. I've sold lots of these in the past with great results.

I've also got a slew of new Marquee sets in stock. Now, here's the scoop. I have a LOT of good used tubes for these sets. I will drop pricing significantly based on the actual tube condition. Also as a bonus, the new tubes are indeed NEW for the next short while, while I use up the supply of NEW tubes that I have. I've got buckets and buckets of Marquees in stock, with more coming in.

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Marquee 8500:  This set has new G and B tubes in it from VDC with a red in excellent shape. I sold this set about 3 years ago, and it never got installed. It's still in the original crate that I shipped it in. I've fully tested the set, it's in the same great shape as when I sold it. 135 Khz scan rate, dual RGB input boards All mods have been done on this set as per all of the Marquees that I sell.