CurtPalme.com Home Theater Forum

crt projectors · Joined: 03 Oct 2007 Posts: 39

I'm looking for info for getting which brand and model for an extra CRT PJ is good . I'm looking for the most common lower to middle end 7" or 8" inch based CRT PJ's, the reason is , I want parts to be easily available from 5 years from now. Any ideas Curte Palme??

Clarence · Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2008 7:05 pm Post subject:

I'd say Marquee 8xxx series (8000/8111/8500).

**Curt Palme** · Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2008 7:15 pm Post subject:

All of them have parts available for them with no issues. Seriously, there's so many sets out there, and I have so much in stock that I'm not even buying sets for parts any more.

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

without a doubt the 8110/8500 marquee's. Most plentiful, most tweakable, and one of the most reliable.

JustGreg · Joined: 07 Mar 2006 Posts: 3098 Location: Kenosha, WI

Brooklyn · Joined: 17 Sep 2007 Posts: 494 Location: Morgan Hill, CA

I have found that Sony's are quite plentiful, at least in my area.

jkruger · Joined: 24 Oct 2007 Posts: 2435 Location: Carlsbad, CA

There seem to be a lot of Sony's around San Diego also. Lot's of parts options too.

Zebu Fellenz · Joined: 21 Dec 2006 Posts: 2567

I'd say Sony 12xx for 8" ES sets and the Marquee 8xxx for 8" EM.

But really as long as you don't end up with an obscure set you will have no problems getting parts or repairs if you need them. Stick to Electrohome, Barco, Sony, NEC, Ampro Shocked

and you should be fine. If you get something like a DWIN, Seleco, or Mitsubishi you may have more trouble finding parts.

Gino · Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 1:17 am Post subject:

Advent Videobeam · Joined: 03 May 2008 Posts: 37

What specific brands and models are cheaper 8" priced sets, Jkruger, do you have any sony dealers in your area U can give me info for please, Thanks.

So most Projectors, even sony have spare prts available curt? What does used CRTs run? I'm looking for an inexpensive unit that can be used extensively, with some movie watching, gaming use and even any PC ready units?

**Curt Palme** · Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 4:14 am Post subject:

HEad over to the main site and read the FAQ and look at the list of sets for sale. As I said, I have piles of parts for almost eveyrthing but Sony G90s and Barco 909s at this point (and I'm sure I'll scrap a 909 by the end of the year.)

Barcos and Marquees are plentiful, Ampros a bit less so, but ampros are a bunch cheaper as the company is out of business for 10 years. I've stocked up on their parts, and even got a messload of their hard to find HVPS in recently, so I'm good to go.

Pricing will depend on whether you're buying from a dealer or an as is sale.

Figure on under $1500, usually under $1K if a set is sold as is by another CRT owner, under $500 if you're buying an unknown set on ebay, but chances are it will need tubes or modifications.

I sell the odd 8500 under $2K myself, fully gone through, crucial mods completed, a newly retubed set will run $2800-3K or so, a bit more even if I find a set of sharper P16 tubes. That comes with a warranty and full tech support, and that's what you're paying the extra $ for. Much like you buy a car off a private individual vs a car dealer that gives a warranty with the car.

jkruger · Joined: 24 Oct 2007 Posts: 2435 Location: Carlsbad, CA

I do not know of any Sony "dealers" here in San Diego but there seem to be twice as many Sony's on the used market than any other brand here. Unless you are interested in and capable of doing some work on one yourself, I would recommend buying from Curt. The service is great and you know that you are buying a good machine. I think either an 808s or an 8500 would be good choices.

Zebu Fellenz · Joined: 21 Dec 2006 Posts: 2567

Just remember that the 808s uses extremely hard to find tubes.

**AnalogRocks** · Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 3:07 pm Post subject:

I second and third Curt's after sales service. Thumbs Up

Brooklyn · Joined: 17 Sep 2007 Posts: 494 Location: Morgan Hill, CA

It all depends on how much you want to spend as well. I'd buy from Curt if you want a reliable projector with good support.

Jester · Joined: 27 Jan 2008 Posts: 90 Location: Villa Park Ilinois

In the Chicago area Sony seem to be everywhere, could just be me tho. They seem to range from $100- $700 depending. I fell quite confidant that when I finish this theater and learn a bit more I ll get my NICE PJ from Curt.

Jester