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justtaint
Joined: 21 May 2007
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Location: Chicago
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| Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 11:22 pm Post subject: Is this Barco worth picking up? |
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I asked the seller for the model #, but I haven't received any response yet.
Does anyone know if this is worth picking up?
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Clarence
Joined: 08 Mar 2006
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Location: Smith Mtn Lake, VA
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Looks like a retro adapted for FP. Barco?
That could limit the screenwidth unless you change lenses and toe in.
They're usually LC. Make sure it runs. The LC has a bad habit of leaking and dripping onto the boards, corroding them useless.
Is that case OEM or homemade?
If it's close-by and runs, peek through the lenses and check for toast. If you need another project, then sure it'd be worth picking up. Unless it's from a really old retro, you should be able to get 1080i.
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Curt Palme
CRT Tech
Joined: 08 Mar 2006
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Location: Langley, BC
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I agree, it's a retro set. THe position of the IR sensor gives it away.
Usually they are G808s with MEC tubes like the ones I got (no 's' on the end of mine.)
Offer $250 tops and see what the seller says.
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Heywood Jablome
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If it is a split it could be a 808SVS (I think that was the model) which would make it very recent... I thought (when I was trying to buy two on ebay  ) they may have Cine8 Onyx grade electronics and HD215 lenses...
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TbX
Joined: 06 May 2006
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Location: Sweden
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it could be a retro 70x
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Elaine Benes
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They made a lot more 800/801 retro's if what is for sale on ebay is any indication. If its an 800/801 retro, its not even worth the $250. maximum recommended offer...
You can't gauge value without a LOT more info. For instance, even if it *was* one of those split case 808svs, it STILL wouldn't be worth squat if the tubes were crispy brown...
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dculberson
Joined: 05 Jan 2007
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Location: Columbus, OH
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Yeah, I had a Retro 800 and it was split like that. It had a lot of aluminum in the chassis, which you might recover some cash from. But you're not getting much $ for the parts, and you're not getting much of a projector if you run it. That case is obviously home made..
At least the footprint is smaller than a regular 800!
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justtaint
Joined: 21 May 2007
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Location: Chicago
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Turns out I should have read a little closer. The unit was offered for free, but by the time I emailed it was already taken.
Oh well.
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Elaine Benes
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Don't be too broken up by it, even free, if it was an 800/801, that's not all that great of a deal...
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Jester
Joined: 27 Jan 2008
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Location: Villa Park Ilinois
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I saw this on craigslist ..... I passed as I have enough problems  justtaint I assume you are in the chicago area ? Do you have a CRT ? or are you shopping ?
Jester
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justtaint
Joined: 21 May 2007
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I have a 1272 (and I installed a 1031q at my parent's) but I haven't started to build my home theater, so I keep an eye out for a cheap upgrade if it comes along.
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justtaint
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And yes, I'm in Chicago.
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Jester
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Location: Villa Park Ilinois
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I also have a 1272, we should get together and compare notes, as my theater is about 80-85% complete. I also scour craigslist and local ebay for an additional 12xx for better tubes and or parts. My plan is to build my video chain with an inexpensive CRT ( scalers, cable, splitters, receiver upgrades, etc ) then go for a higher end CRT once my skill level has risen ( and the prices have come down )
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