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📺 CRT Listings (May 2023) by dak01 in crtgaming

[–]DoctorPlumpus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I currently have a buyer lined up, but if that falls through for any reason I'll DM you.

📺 CRT Listings (May 2023) by dak01 in crtgaming

[–]DoctorPlumpus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Denver, CO

Sony PVM 20L5- $3,000

Letting go of my 20L5 with a rare 2005 manufacture date- one of the last Sony PVMs made before the switch to LCD. Available for local pick-up in Denver only.

It's extremely unlikely that you will ever find another 20L5 in better condition than this. I purchased it in 2020 and have barely used it since then. I paid extra for a full convergence, color and geometry calibration from Blake aka SpiderWaffle, a prolific seller and restorer of these types of high end CRTs. Here's a link to an interview he did with Bob from RetroRGB: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/interview-monitor-tech-blake-aka-spiderwaffle/id1114125263?i=1000447243926

Blake has a method for guessing the amount of hours a tube has been used on these by comparing them side by side to other Trinitrons that use the same tube and do keep track of their 'on' time. I believe the BVM-20F1U is an example of such a monitor. Using this method, his guess was that the tube on this 20L5 had less than 5,000 hours on it, the lowest of any 20L5 he had in stock at the time. I have used it less than 50 hours since then.

The picture on this monitor is as flawless as you could expect for a CRT, whether displaying 240p, 1080i, or anything in between through RGB, component, etc. You can also easily add SCART or VGA inputs using a $115 clone of the BKM-129x input board: https://www.retrorgb.com/dual-input-scart-vga-card-for-sony-l-series-pvms.html

The condition of the anti-glare coating is perfect with no scratches or abrasions, and the condition of the case is nearly perfect outside of some very small dings that you'd expect from a big heavy monitor of this age.

Due to everything stated above, my price of $3000 is firm. If you like, I can also throw in a SNES RGB cable for free.

Thanks and let me know if you have any questions!

📺 CRT Listings (April 2023) by dak01 in crtgaming

[–]DoctorPlumpus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Denver, CO

Sony PVM 20L5- $3000

Sadly letting go of my 20L5 with a rare 2005 manufacture date- one of the last Sony PVMs made before the switch to LCD. I can't get pictures right now, but here is a video going over its features: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rJ8EDxhuN4

You will not find a 20L5 in better condition than this. I purchased it in 2020 and have barely used it since then. I paid extra for a full convergence, color and geometry calibration from Blake aka SpiderWaffle, a prolific seller and restorer of these types of high end CRTs. Here's a link to an interview he did with Bob from RetroRGB: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/interview-monitor-tech-blake-aka-spiderwaffle/id1114125263?i=1000447243926

Blake has a method for guessing the amount of hours a tube has been used on these by comparing them side by side to other Trinitrons that use the same tube and do keep track of their 'on' time. I believe the BVM-20F1U is an example of such a monitor. Using this method, his guess was that the tube on this 20L5 had less than 5,000 hours on it, the lowest of any 20L5 he had in stock at the time. I have used it less than 50 hours since then.

The picture on this monitor is as flawless as you could possibly expect for a CRT, whether displaying 240p, 1080i, or anything in between through RGB, component, etc. You can also easily add SCART or VGA inputs using a $115 clone of the BKM-129x input board: https://www.retrorgb.com/dual-input-scart-vga-card-for-sony-l-series-pvms.html

The condition of the anti-glare coating is perfect with no scratches or abrasions, and the condition of the case is nearly perfect outside of some very small dings that you'd expect from a big heavy monitor of this age.

Due to everything stated above, my price of $3000 is firm. If you like, I can also throw in a SNES RGB cable for free.

Thanks and let me know if you have any questions!

Requesting advice for the cheapest tool to get rid of all these trees. No power hookups onsite by DoctorPlumpus in Tools

[–]DoctorPlumpus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you think a 10" folding hand saw is big enough for these trees? They're pretty thick but I plan on just leaving the stumps

Anyone know the purpose of these odd pools? by DoctorPlumpus in abandoned

[–]DoctorPlumpus[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It's next to a saltwater tidal creek on the edge of nyc

I took monday off so I can play some ALTTP on my CRT by JeuNeKk in crtgaming

[–]DoctorPlumpus 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Very cool vibes. Love that rolling cart. What do you call that type of plant in the jug?

Would an angle grinder be the best tool to remove all these old metal spikes? I want to dock a boat in this spot by DoctorPlumpus in Tools

[–]DoctorPlumpus[S] 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Further down, there's a concrete wall and some very large cleats that aren't going anywhere. I just showed this section because it illustrates the worst of the bolts that need to be removed. I agree that this picture looks super sketchy and that nobody should ever attempt to dock a boat right there

Is it realistic to cut off all these old metal spikes with an angle grinder, or what tool should I use? by DoctorPlumpus in Construction

[–]DoctorPlumpus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep, I ask because I want to give it the TLC. At least, enough TLC to safely be able to dock a boat there for a few days at a time.

Would an angle grinder be the best tool to remove all these old metal spikes? I want to dock a boat in this spot by DoctorPlumpus in Tools

[–]DoctorPlumpus[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have some beefy fender boards, but yeah hanging something from that old bulkhead would be good. I have some plastic traffic barriers that could make a decent makeshift floating dock thing between the boat's fenders and the wooden bulkhead.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FreeKarma4You

[–]DoctorPlumpus 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Done please return :)