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GREG1292
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| Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2008 8:17 pm Post subject: Barco 1 Mods with LC retro data |
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After some doing I finally received the RETRO 808LC from Curt"Thanks"  and by its self
the picture is really good. No noise issue at all and the focus with the 215's is excellent compared with the old retro
that seem to have issues from day one. Of all the Barco's I have owned it has the best picture so after watching it for a few day's I thought it was time to play 
I just installed the MP mods and the picture is better why I don't know and don't care. I then unistalled the mods and didn't like the picture. I will try to describe my initial impressions
The focus or beamspot is tighter
Picture has more of a 3D pop to it. Colors have a richer look to them.
Blacks are silky velvet black
More shadow detail in dark scenes
I have only been able to watch a few movies and the superbowl but on a 11ft screen and if
I could sum up 1 word for the Barco 1 mods by MP is
wow
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Moose
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Damn! I knew I should have sprung for those MP modded parts right away when they appeared instead of hemming and hawing like I always do. Now you have them and I hate you  . Well, if you ever want to get rid of them, I am first in line.
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GREG1292
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Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2008 9:30 pm Post subject:
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Damn! I knew I should have sprung for those MP modded parts right away when they appeared instead of hemming and hawing like I always do. Now you have them and I hate you . Well, if you ever want to get rid of them, I am first in line.
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The funny thing is I don't know how a screen shot would ever do the picture justice.  I will PM you if I decide
to sell! I was going to the light side but after seeing the dark side by side I would only switch for an RS2 but I can't afford that coin and a lateral move would be pointless.
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Tazzy
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could you post some pictures of the mod and the onscreen results?
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Ile
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| Tazzy wrote: | | could you post some pictures of the mod and the onscreen results? |
Here is some info about mods.
http://mpmods.com/Barco1.shtm
I think those pc boards for neck boards aren't in final mod.
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GREG1292
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Moose
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You know I still hate you, Greg 
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GREG1292
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Reinstalled the mods and life is good again