Should I pick up this Sony Trinitron?

[mitsuman]

It's about 5 minutes from my house.
I'm currently playing my Duo on our 48" Visio from 2014.

https://evansville.craigslist.org/zip/6085510274.html

[gex]

48' is big. Assuming your duo isn't modded, it wouldn't look great with the whole digital/analog conversion. I would get any CRT you could asap, at least with me personally I can't stand composite video on flat screens. I would get this one if I was you, and upgrade tv's as you find better ones. Or maybe this one is perfect for you, i'm not sure on your setup. With me, i'm looking for a black 36' trinitron to replace the one I used back in 96 that recently died. But I have another CRT i'm using that's runner up to what i'm looking for.

[Gypsy]

Looks nice. Just make sure it's actually working well. Of course they say it is, but most people have poor standards for "working well".

[SignOfZeta]

Way way WAY better than a cheap ass Visio. So much better it's sick. Your current set is essentially showing crime scene photos of a murdered PCE signal and they're blown up huge as f*ck to boot.

This assumes the Sony isn't completely wasted from a million hours of use of course...all things being equal though, yeah, no comparison.

[crazydean]

Make sure the picture is crisp and colorful. Remote is a plus. I assume it has component video? It's difficult to tell from the pics. I used to use an RGB Scart converter to Component into a Trinitron and found it to be quite nice.

[gex]

Make sure the picture is crisp and colorful. Remote is a plus. I assume it has component video? It's difficult to tell from the pics. I used to use an RGB Scart converter to Component into a Trinitron and found it to be quite nice.

I was always curious how much more quality you get from a setup like that. Seems the most popular CRT setup with RGB is on BVM/PVM's.

[crazydean]

Make sure the picture is crisp and colorful. Remote is a plus. I assume it has component video? It's difficult to tell from the pics. I used to use an RGB Scart converter to Component into a Trinitron and found it to be quite nice.

I was always curious how much more quality you get from a setup like that. Seems the most popular CRT setup with RGB is on BVM/PVM's.

Well sure, a professional monitor cost 5-10x a Trinitron when it was new. So, of course, it is going to have a better picture. The PVM/BVM also has a lot of control over the geometry of the picture. On the other hand, consumer sets are able to get much brighter, making them more suited to playing in a brightly lit room.

As for the RGB vs YPbPr quality, it's hardly noticeable. However, the difference between YPbPr and composite is huge and looks great on a CRT.

If I had to start a setup now, I'd go the with Trinitron and RGB to component converter. Plus, you don't have to pay $1k for something bigger than 20".

[SignOfZeta]

I have a JVC CRT that I use with component. I think Necro has a similar model and has said good things as well. PCE games over component look...pretty much perfect.

The difference between compant YPbPr and RGB, all things being equal, is undetectable. Unless there is some kind of artifact in the conversion I'm not sure how you'd tell the difference even with a scope.

[Gypsy]

Yeah PVM/BVM is a cute idea if you can get one for cheap. If you aren't it's kind of killing the point, especially for tech that is dying and you can't really source replacement parts for. I predominantly use an HD CRT and stuff looks...fine? No doubt PVM/BVM would look a bit better but I have 3 of these things and have spent like $15. I do keep around a couple SD sets similar to the one linked to in the OP for light gun games.

Make sure the picture is crisp and colorful. Remote is a plus. I assume it has component video? It's difficult to tell from the pics. I used to use an RGB Scart converter to Component into a Trinitron and found it to be quite nice.

Definitely want a remote. Fortunately, Sony remotes are fairly universal, and it's not like a complex one would be needed to operate all the features on this tv.

As for the RGB vs YPbPr quality, it's hardly noticeable. However, the difference between YPbPr and composite is huge and looks great on a CRT.

Absolutely.

If I had to start a setup now, I'd go the with Trinitron and RGB to component converter. Plus, you don't have to pay $1k for something bigger than 20".

Yeah, you likely wouldn't have to pay anything for the tv. Most of the thrifts in my area won't even take CRTs. A couple of my favourites that I donate to a fair bit do, though one tops out at 27'', which makes sense given the weight of these things. The converter can probably be had for $50 or less. Then you just need cables.

[mitsuman]

Well, the dude never got back to me. So I guess I'll just keep playing my Duo on my modern flat screen.

[TDIRunner]

That Sony looks pretty similar to the one I use in my setup and I love that TV.  It's heavy, but can still be managed by one person.

[seieienbu]

Nice thing about CRTs, you can just go to craig's list and people are getting rid of them for next to nothing.  ...or sometimes just for nothing.

[gex]

People are getting rid of them for next to nothing.  ...or sometimes just for nothing.

I would personally never pay for a CRT. Unless it's a PVM or w/e. CRT's extremely abundant, and the demand is so little. So the seller should just expect the buyer to arrange carrying the TV out of the house for them; so they don't have to.

[seieienbu]

I bought one for $10 a while ago.  I had zero complaints about the transaction.

[SignOfZeta]

People are getting rid of them for next to nothing.  ...or sometimes just for nothing.

I would personally never pay for a CRT. Unless it's a PVM or w/e. CRT's extremely abundant, and the demand is so little. So the seller should just expect the buyer to arrange carrying the TV out of the house for them; so they don't have to.

If it's an RCA, sure. But I'd gladly pay for certain CRTs. No f*cking question. The good ones aren't always free and they aren't making any more of these. %90 of CRTs were shit just like %90 of LCDs are today. Quality varies greatly.