CurtPalme.com Home Theater Forum

Ohmess · Joined: 11 Sep 2008 Posts: 242 Location: Vienna, VA

Hi. You need to look at Curt's tube condition guide above. If the tubes are really worn, the projector is worth a lot less money. I wouldn't mess around the anything below an 8500. There are some great deals on 8500s out there.

dturco · Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2009 12:57 am Post subject:

i asked for photos and was sent a generic picture of the front this did not help at all and i do not want to drive 800 miles to have a look see. will post pics if i can get a real one. thanks again for all of this help. great place to get info!

dturco · Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2009 1:04 am Post subject:

thank you OHMESS i did see that tube info before but did not understand it. but as i have been viewing so many pics of projectors i think i get it now.

**AnalogRocks** · Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2009 1:19 am Post subject:

dturco · Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2009 1:32 am Post subject:

yes bleary eyed but determined to get the most useful piece of old school tech possible. and i am not saying that in a derogatory way DLP,LCD IS NOT FOR ME. I DID NOT BUY A CRT REAR PROJECTION TV FOR NOTHING.i just want to go to the next level in my dedicated theatre.

secstate · Joined: 20 Mar 2006 Posts: 720

You seem in a bit of rush if you ask me. I remember when I first got involved in CRT projectors, I was the same way and the first projector I bought was the most expensive one I ever bought and the worse one I have had (it was one of those completely "cursed" sets that was always breaking). Honestly slow down and take your time and learn about the pros and cons of each model and what to look for. There really is no hurry as these things are NOT getting any more expensive. Plus you might just be surprised what turns up when you least expect it. Trust me, I never thought I would own two 9" CRT projectors (one top of the 8" one that I have had for the last couple of years). Those two 9" sets were found by me last week not too far from you (based on your location) and they were had for a song (relatively speaking).

dturco · Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2009 1:47 am Post subject:

all to true . but i want it i really,really want it. waah.

dturco · Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2009 1:47 am Post subject:

all to true . but i want it i really,really want it. waah.

draganm · Joined: 08 Mar 2006 Posts: 8990 Location: Colorado

as someone else already said, for $1500. a Marquee should be refurbished and come with warranty. If it's a surplus warehouse machine and they say "lights come one, appears to be working fine but no further testing done then $1500. is WAY too high. More like a few hundred from those guys.

Nashou66 · Joined: 12 Jan 2007 Posts: 16171 Location: West Seneca NY

**AnalogRocks** · Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2009 3:13 am Post subject:

My first PJ purchase was easy. I found a Sony 1252 in a pawn shop. Emailed Curt on how to see the hours counter and bought it.

Then I decided I liked Ampro 4000 Curt had. Whooops. Laughing

He went above and beyond with the tech support on the Ampro.

Curt backs what he sells.

Per 489 · Joined: 09 Jun 2007 Posts: 31 Location: Aaland. Finland

Hi

I was in the same position as you 2 years ago. I really wanted a CRT. The best thing I did vas to buy it from a well renowned person in the CRT world. (Jarri in Gothenburg sold me an 8500 LC)

Even if you read the setup section it is hard to imagine how many different settings there are that needs to be well adjusted to get that deep filmlike picture. It is not "plug and play". You will probably need support or spareparts some day and the best way to get it is from the seller. Second best is to get it from here (no offence Very Happy

)

Good Luck. Per.

dturco · Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2009 11:14 pm Post subject:

My crying is over I just did a 180? or Slid sideways? and bought one of the 29 barco bg808s' curt was selling. Can't wait to get all the what the fff/are you kidding. Man noobs. Thanks for all of the help.

**AnalogRocks** · Posted: Sat Feb 14, 2009 3:49 am Post subject:

dturco · Posted: Sat Feb 14, 2009 4:45 pm Post subject:

I sure hope so. Curt promised me the pick of the litter. By the way why is an ampro a barco on training Wheels?

Zebu Fellenz · Joined: 21 Dec 2006 Posts: 2567

secstate · Joined: 20 Mar 2006 Posts: 720

I think you will be very happy with the Barco. They are also relatively speaking very easy to setup.