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Post subject: Anyone have a Sony 32XBR100? Posted: 05 Jun 2012, 21:38 |
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The Sony KV-32XBR100 is a 32 inch CRT tv that has the reputation as the greatest NTSC tv ever made. Anyone here have one? I imagine laserdiscs would look amazing on such a highly regarded CRT, as this set was made before HD and was therefore optimized for the NTSC video format. I missed one of these on my local craigslist and never heard back from the seller, and these sets were quite expensive new so are hard to find now. A studio monitor such as a Sony PVM-2950q could probably beat it in performance, and I'm also in search of one of these.
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elahrairrah
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Post subject: Re: Anyone have a Sony 32XBR100? Posted: 05 Jun 2012, 22:02 |
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Never really looked into it as I searched for a KV-40XBR800. And I'm quite happy with that as far as LD display goes. Here's the spec sheet on that 32XBR100: http://www.docs.sony.com/release/specs/ ... _specs.pdfSounds nice on paper. Problem is, since it's from 1998, and not from their WEGA line (as it has a rounded tube front)--thus not as sexy--I suspect most people probably just threw them out if they upgraded to HD.
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Post subject: Re: Anyone have a Sony 32XBR100? Posted: 05 Jun 2012, 22:32 |
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elahrairrah wrote: Never really looked into it as I searched for a KV-40XBR800. And I'm quite happy with that as far as LD display goes. Here's the spec sheet on that 32XBR100: http://www.docs.sony.com/release/specs/ ... _specs.pdfSounds nice on paper. Problem is, since it's from 1998, and not from their WEGA line (as it has a rounded tube front)--thus not as sexy--I suspect most people probably just threw them out if they upgraded to HD. The 40XBR800 looks like an amazing CRT, and they are cheap now since everyone is brainwashed into having flat panels. I have been tempted by 40XBR800's on craigslist, but the weight is scary. I could imagine being crushed by this 40 inch glass monster! The 32XBR100 probably represents the final evolution of the round Trinitron tube and would be a cool piece to acquire.
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Post subject: Re: Anyone have a Sony 32XBR100? Posted: 07 Jun 2012, 19:29 |
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elahrairrah wrote: The weight of the KV-40XBR800 is definitely its biggest drawback. That along with the rather deep footprint. But I was looking for a good middle ground display between LDs and blu-rays and this one fit the bill for me.
I just don't ever want to have to move that 300 lb monster again! The only problem I have with the KV sets is the lack of a digital ATSC tuner. So, my comprimise is the KD-36XS955. TLK
_________________ Samsung UN43MU6300 43" 2160p LED HDTV; Pioneer Elite LD-S2; Pioneer RFD-1; Onkyo TX-NR818
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Post subject: Re: Anyone have a Sony 32XBR100? Posted: 07 Jun 2012, 22:06 |
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so for the helluvit, I started looking around on the web for stuff on this 32XBR100 set and found this blog entry by a Doug Pratt (no, not Doug "Laserdisc Newsletter" Pratt, unfortunately): Is that stand part of the TV or is it optional?
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Post subject: Re: Anyone have a Sony 32XBR100? Posted: 07 Jun 2012, 22:46 |
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elahrairrah wrote: Well, the XS955 is anything but a compromise! That probably has the highest native resolution of any consumer CRT Television. That along with the built in ATSC tuner and I would say that's a better set by far than the KV-40XBR800, whereas the 40XBR800 only has screen size in its favor.
I merely went for the 40" because I found the better deal at the time. There was a craigslist seller selling an 36XS955 at the same time I was looking at the KV-40XBR800 that I bought. I was really torn at which to get, but the 40" was closer, $100 cheaper and of course, slightly bigger.
I always figured that if I wanted an ATSC tuner, I could buy one separately, but not really necessary since I get my HD content through FIOS cable. The compromise was the smaller screen size. The higher resolution and ATSC digital tuner swayed the pendulum in its favor. TLK
_________________ Samsung UN43MU6300 43" 2160p LED HDTV; Pioneer Elite LD-S2; Pioneer RFD-1; Onkyo TX-NR818
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Post subject: Re: Anyone have a Sony 32XBR100? Posted: 07 Jun 2012, 22:47 |
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elahrairrah wrote: Is that stand part of the TV or is it optional? The stand was optional. Note the box beneath the 32XBR100 in the link: this box, which resembles the usual set top box, is actually a required part of the tv which serves as a breakout box for the AV inputs. This set originally cost around $3300, which also accounts for scarcity on craigslist - in addition to the doubtless losses caused by flat panel upgrade lemmings noted above.
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Post subject: Re: Anyone have a Sony 32XBR100? Posted: 15 Feb 2013, 16:23 |
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Well, not the 32XBR100, but I did find the next successive model for sale on craigslist: Sony KV-32XBR200You can download a PDF of the manual here: Sony ESupport - KV-32XBR200Other than the round vs flat WEGA tube, I wonder what the differences are? I'm tempted to get it since it's only $40 just to see, but I don't have any place to put it!
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Post subject: Re: Anyone have a Sony 32XBR100? Posted: 15 Feb 2013, 18:47 |
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elahrairrah wrote: Well, not the 32XBR100, but I did find the next successive model for sale on craigslist: Sony KV-32XBR200You can download a PDF of the manual here: Sony ESupport - KV-32XBR200Other than the round vs flat WEGA tube, I wonder what the differences are? I'm tempted to get it since it's only $40 just to see, but I don't have any place to put it! That looks like a very nice set! I have a non XBR 32 inch Wega and it has a great picture; these flat tubes were the final evolution of the CRT and the 32XBR200 would be great for viewing LDs with. The 32XBR200 is a standard def NTSC set, without all of the processing of the HD XBRs, so it should give you a very pure analog experience with video off of your laserdiscs.
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Post subject: Re: Anyone have a Sony 32XBR100? Posted: 21 Feb 2013, 04:27 |
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I had a PVM-2950q for quite a while and it was very impressive. It finally died on me and was deemed not repairable. The best part about it was the high resolution (for NTSC) super Trinitron tube. The 32XBR100 was the only consumer model ( so I've read) that had the super Trinitron tube. Also, the color accuracy was phenomenal. My favorite part though was the number and type of inputs. 3 s-video and an RGB or Component input (RGB on a non European set are you kidding me? )
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