Not exactly retro, but purchased for consumption during retro sessions.
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Haha, nooo. This was just over 100 cheaper than that PAL copy in CeX, is in pretty good condition though. Quite pleased.Last edited by speedlolita; 02-12-2018, 18:23.
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( The image looks totally mint in person, but my camera can't capture it. )
I finally decided to buy a CRT after seeing one for a reasonable price that's in perfect condition. It's the 21" 'Sony Trinitron KV-21X5U' from 1998. It had been a bedroom TV but the seller said it's hardly been used. The picture quality is totally mint: pure blacks, perfect sharpness, deep vibrant colours etc... But I can't capture how a CRT looks using my camera. I adjusted the geometry to get rid of the little border on the right that Sony TVs have using RGB -- and I used some test patterns to get the image as uniform as possible. The stereo sound is also really clear with a nice amount of bass.
Luckily, I also found a small stand that has black glass shelves with a black metal frame. It perfectly suits the TV and is in mint condition.
So I really got lucky with these two items. I now have a nice little retro corner away from my main entertainment set up. Using a quality CRT again has given me a strong nostalgia buzz. Whenever I feel like having a genuine retro experience, I now have a snug retro corner to indulge my retro addiction.Last edited by Leon Retro; 14-12-2018, 22:15.
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Originally posted by Leon Retro View Post
( The image looks totally mint in person, but my camera can't capture it. )
I finally decided to buy a CRT after seeing one for a reasonable price that's in perfect condition. It's the 21" 'Sony Trinitron KV-21X5U' from 1998. It had been a bedroom TV but the seller said it's hardly been used. The picture quality is totally mint: pure blacks, perfect sharpness, deep vibrant colours etc... But I can't capture how a CRT looks using my camera. I adjusted the geometry to get rid of the little border on the right that Sony TVs have using RGB -- and I used some test patterns to get the image as uniform as possible. The stereo sound is also really clear with a nice amount of bass.
Luckily, I also found a small stand that has black glass shelves with a black metal frame. It perfectly suits the TV and is in mint condition.
So I really got lucky with these two items. I now have a nice little retro corner away from my main entertainment set up. Using a quality CRT again has given me a strong nostalgia buzz. Whenever I feel like having a genuine retro experience, I now have a snug retro corner to indulge my retro addiction.
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Originally posted by dvdx2 View PostYour back on the slippy slope Leon! Let’s get you on the BVM/PVM track now!
Ideally, I'd have a collection of CRT screens for peace of mind. As much as I still think the OSSC & Framemeister do a good job, there's definitely something special about playing retro games on a CRT.
Originally posted by Colin View PostSuperb game choice for the photo.
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Originally posted by speedlolita View PostYou can't beat the genuine article, no matter how much money you spend.Last edited by Leon Retro; 14-12-2018, 22:21.
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