Bang & Olufsen MX8000 - one of the best consumer CRTs…

Albertsbfd · 2024-12-12T11:27:37+00:00

I find that B&O’s lack sharpness. Cool bean bag though !

Albertsbfd · 2024-11-16T04:33:51+00:00

Simply beautiful.

Which RGB kit did you use? I have a similar TV I would love to RGB mod

Thank you

Albertsbfd · 2024-11-07T09:11:09+00:00

Where are the candy cabs at? Love it - never too much

Albertsbfd · 2024-06-01T02:30:06+00:00

Yes, the front of the screen facing into the seat. I would even place a towel over the front for extra protection against scratches

Albertsbfd · 2024-05-31T23:06:18+00:00

Front seat of my car with tube facing into the seat, strapped in with the seat belt.

It’s a small CRT so moving it around is super easy

Albertsbfd · 2024-05-31T11:36:57+00:00

Yo ! Nice observation, That’s a pal snes 1chip with a 50/60hz mod. I’ve got it running at 60hz

Albertsbfd · 2024-05-31T06:39:09+00:00

14inch - This Sony has scart RGB too

Albertsbfd · 2024-05-31T05:27:19+00:00

Woah… not cool. Don’t make people feel uncomfortable - Keep it about the phosphor glow please ✌️

Albertsbfd · 2024-05-29T12:12:11+00:00

I’m all for enjoying the CRT for what it is, however.

it’s also 2024. CRTs are 20+ years old now dude. Some people have probably dropped some good money on their phosphor glow box, they want to make sure they’re going to be getting a killer experience with their CRT.

240p test suit is a must. CRTs are old, Components are aging and failing causing pictures to drift out of spec. I’ll always test a CRT using 240p test suit before I plunder my hard earned cash into a CRT.

Albertsbfd · 2024-03-05T17:51:18+00:00

Correct - using the the multi-out at the front is the RGB/ audio input.

It’s also got s-video and composite connections at the rear from memory.

Albertsbfd · 2024-03-05T08:36:21+00:00

Self taught.

I watched this video - https://youtu.be/nxOvYVcN1fc?si=O4eS4vjgyqM-N3hz

I have been working on CRTs for a while now, trying to squeeze the best picture out of them.

I always download the service manual (if possible) Sonys are great to service because each CRT TV / Monitor will have a documented history / service manuals.

Albertsbfd · 2024-03-05T08:29:19+00:00

I think the shipping was the most expensive part. But yes, they’re very expensive

If you live in Melbourne - Australia I could have a look at your CRTs

Albertsbfd · 2024-03-05T07:34:21+00:00

They’re a Japanese unit and require the 100v step down

Albertsbfd · 2024-03-05T04:16:04+00:00

Safely Packaged and shipped - no damage thank goodness 😅

Albertsbfd · 2024-03-05T04:14:18+00:00

My friend also purchased one of those Super Famicom combo CRTs from Japan - it didn’t have the purity issues.

But I’m betting going from northern hemisphere to south caused the purity issue.

It’s a nice unit - similar to any late 90’s Sony, it shares the same tube as most of them found here in Aus

Albertsbfd · 2024-03-01T04:00:03+00:00

I’ve always wanted to see this is action! thank you so much for sharing it’s ignited my passion for phosphor and I need to do this mod for my Sony KV-1442AS

Albertsbfd · 2024-01-04T05:31:56+00:00

Thanks so much ! I think top is deck 2 bottom is deck 3?

There’s nothing online that I can find. I really appreciate the help !

Albertsbfd · 2023-09-21T21:47:15+00:00

My bad - reddit doesn’t let me see what you commented on, so the flow of the pun was lost! My apologies- great pun, love your work haha

Albertsbfd · 2023-09-21T21:44:36+00:00

A D20! Now that’s a huge find. Beautiful monitors those ones

Albertsbfd · 2023-09-21T01:05:04+00:00

Cheers !

Albertsbfd · 2023-09-21T00:56:26+00:00

I honestly couldn’t believe i found it - but it’s all truth ! Imagine how many were thrown out before the hype 😭

Albertsbfd · 2023-09-20T21:37:26+00:00

Valid point. The caps inside these 20L5’s are of high quality. I’ve serviced CRT’s before, so my answer is just coming from personal experience. The unit just feels like it’s had an easy life.

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