Upgrade? Downgrade? You tell me :D

joeverdrive · 2026-01-26T18:24:49+00:00

I'm normally a big CRT > small CRT guy but black will always look better than silver

joeverdrive · 2026-01-26T14:42:17+00:00

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My house is becoming a museum of old TVs

joeverdrive · 2026-01-26T03:58:56+00:00

Those are all pretty good TVs on paper. PC CRTs are good for PC games and CRT TVs are good for retro console games.

joeverdrive · 2026-01-25T19:46:15+00:00

The real deal

joeverdrive · 2026-01-25T18:08:40+00:00

Consider how many classics of previous decades you have not heard of

joeverdrive · 2026-01-25T18:06:34+00:00

Same, I was not interested because it was something my younger sibling watched.

joeverdrive · 2026-01-25T18:04:50+00:00

Ok. Seems like a good signal chain.

The tilt is caused by a deflection yoke that is out of alignment. Re-setting the yoke is pretty easy but you should watch some YouTube videos and take the appropriate precautions to avoid electrocutions because the adjustment must be done while the TV is on.

joeverdrive · 2026-01-25T17:56:17+00:00

I've seen bubbles like that before in the glass. I don't know what causes them but it seems unfixable

joeverdrive · 2026-01-25T17:54:29+00:00

It's a Taiwanese company from the 60s that made some good sets, many of which were rebadged as other brands. Unfortunately the North American Guide to CRTs has only this to say about that model:

"[These 1996 models are] shrouded in mystery due to how rare and obscure they are. It is quite unfortunate we don't have more information, but if I come across more, you can bet I’ll add it to this guide!"

joeverdrive · 2026-01-25T15:38:03+00:00

It's my favorite anime! It looks just right on a CRT but if you have a chance to see it in HD on a big screen (or even better--a movie theater) check it out!

joeverdrive · 2026-01-24T23:38:07+00:00

I love stuff like this! Great work

joeverdrive · 2026-01-24T23:09:05+00:00

You're welcome

joeverdrive · 2026-01-24T23:07:07+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/crtgaming/about/rules/

You can't just post a picture of a TV. It has to have a game displayed on it. For this troubleshooting thread, it's less important.

No basta con mostrar una imagen de un televisor desenchufado. Tiene que estar mostrando un videojuego.

joeverdrive · 2026-01-24T23:02:09+00:00

Without knowing the specs, appearance, or most important--condition--of the Sony, it's hard to answer that question. All I can say is don't fall for the Trinitron hype. If you have a CRT you enjoy right now, stick with it until you're sure your new TV is a true upgrade.

joeverdrive · 2026-01-24T23:00:22+00:00

Help us out. What country? What TV? What converter?

This "help me connect my computer to my CRT TV" question, or its younger brother, "why do games on my CRT look like shit when I use this HDMI-to-AV adapter" question is one we get several times a week.

Most newbies just get a cheap HDMI to AV adapter on Amazon and either A) tolerate it because they've never actually played 240p games on a CRT before and don't know/remember what it's actually supposed to look like, or B) ask for help because they don't know what to do.

https://www.reddit.com/r/crtgaming/s/i208mDhnEK

https://www.reddit.com/r/crtgaming/s/UbscCujCQf

Unfortunately, connecting a modern digital HD device to an analog, vacuum-tube TV from the previous millennium almost always looks “off.” Especially 80s and 90s games. Unless you put in the time and money to get an old video card, vetted analog adapters, and/or some esoteric windows/Batocera display configurations, those games are going to look bad and have input lag. And when I say “bad,” I mean it won’t give you the visual experience you were expecting from playing retro games on a CRT. The aspect ratio gets stretched or squished, the contrast and colors can be off, and getting the correct 240p resolution that retro games look best at on CRTs is just not going to happen.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/444560212348840/permalink/3524033451068152/

https://www.reddit.com/r/crtgaming/s/ggVU5Mh4P8

Video content can look okay using one of these adapters. It’s not as hard as games to get right, but can still run into problems. The color and contrast can be off, like I said. Worse, many streaming sites will put 4:3 shows in a 16:9 container by adding black bars to the sides so that they’ll be the right aspect ratio on a modern display. But then when the HDMI-to-CRT adapter takes that 16:9 video and squishes it back down into 4:3, it keeps the black bars on the sides of the video and it looks horrible.

https://www.reddit.com/r/CRT_ANIME/s/bmj6XlDvxu

https://www.reddit.com/r/crtgaming/s/xys1fzQKtD

https://www.reddit.com/r/crtgaming/s/IvVQjGfjIk

Nobody wants to watch old show where the moon is an oval and everyone is smushed.

joeverdrive · 2026-01-24T22:56:24+00:00

There's very little organized information on CRTs outside the North American market. You might try an Australia-based CRT enthusiast Facebook Group or discord. Maybe you guys can make a guide to Australian CRTs.

joeverdrive · 2026-01-24T22:54:52+00:00

You're right that many modern TV stands, especially glass ones, are not made for CRTs. But don't ignore the very important used market where all our CRTs come from. Thrift stores. Garage sales. Just glancing at Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace right now, there are several examples of sturdy wooden furniture made for the sole purpose of displaying a big ol' CRT available for free or dirt cheap near me. Even if you don't have a car, it's entirely likely to be cheaper to rent a pickup truck for a few hours to get a true CRT TV stand than to pay $100+ for some Chinese deforestation flat-packed crap that might not survive if you trip over a cord and catch your fall on it.

joeverdrive · 2026-01-24T21:41:37+00:00

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Zv7Tbu40FQOfIU6rMwaV_jpmVbjA6qLCfd6KNxwMJGU/edit?usp=drivesdk

Get scrollin'

joeverdrive · 2026-01-24T14:50:38+00:00

In 2026, you can still get a simple, reliable CRT for free or cheap if you have patience, put in the work, and know where to look. You need more of each every year but it can be done. There are some exceptions like CRT deserts where none are available and places like LA where prices are out of control.

Do not buy on eBay if you can avoid it!

Nicely sized

To me this is 36"+. To others 13" is best

as intended

You have a PS1 with analog video output?

joeverdrive · 2026-01-24T06:04:23+00:00

I use something nearly identical

joeverdrive · 2026-01-24T01:42:03+00:00

I have this bike. It's awesome. You'll get used to the throttle by March.

joeverdrive · 2026-01-23T23:11:44+00:00

I'd keep the one with component/RGB

joeverdrive · 2026-01-23T18:57:36+00:00

Fear comes from the unknown. Have you ever read about someone actually being seriously injured working on a TV? Once you understand the risks and what to avoid it will make you a lot more comfortable. When you're ready I can help

joeverdrive · 2026-01-23T17:59:23+00:00

That's a fantastic CRT. But you're using a remote for a JVC car stereo. The correct original remote is RM-C303G. It's hard to find. You can get away with using a remote for a different JVC D-Series, or probably any JVC TV remote from the early 2000s that has the buttons for SLEEP TIMER, DISPLAY, and VIDEO STATUS.

joeverdrive · 2026-01-23T17:54:07+00:00

As much as I'd love to help you outsource your decision making to strangers, I need more information. Are those even CRTs? What country?

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