Best CRT TV for retro consoles

[Some1]

A sync cleaner isn't necessary unless your display doesn't accept composite video as sync. Most PVMs are fine with composite video as sync (and I think most BVMs as well), so unless you know for a fact that it doesn't, don't bother.

That's just it, I know for a fact that the one I'm after (BVM-20F1E) has to have clean sync: http://shmups.system11.org/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=43256

Unless you're using that with the Sync Strike, that cable won't work because you only have one sync signal with RGB. Just try looking for a SCART-to-BNC converter, there's a few people out there who make them.

Since I will need to use a Sync Strike, I take it the VGA to BNC method will work, right?
Also, what happens to audio travelling through the Sync Strike? Is it simply forwarded into the VGA cable or does it have its own output?

You won't need a composite-to-SCART adapter for the NES on the BVM, just use a regular RCA cable along with a BNC-to-RCA adapter.

I have a bunch of them at home anyway, and I'd prefer to control everything with a single SCART switch.


OT I'm going to be away from this thread for aout 2 weeks (travel).

[Greg2600]

I take it you've never seen one in action? I've got two 13" PVMs and the picture quality on both is awesome, especially through RGB. Even S-video and composite look pretty good on both.

No but I grew up with a 13" black and white TV in my room for a time, and that screen size is not something I want to be nostalgic about!

[ApolloBoy]

No but I grew up with a 13" black and white TV in my room for a time, and that screen size is not something I want to be nostalgic about!

A 13" PVM blows that out of the water to the point where you wouldn't care so much about the screen size.

[BlastProcessing402]

Kind off topic but id like an opinion on my main CRT I use. Its a Sony Wega KD32XS945 circa 2005.

So far I think its pretty good but id like a second opinion from the pros here.

Sony Wegas are indeed pretty good. I have one that's almost the same as that model, just 16:9 instead of 4:3.

[wiggyx]

A 13" PVM blows that out of the water to the point where you wouldn't care so much about the screen size.

No way on earth that I'd ever use a 13" TV for anything at this point. Well, maybe I'd use it for a step stool or a bookend.

[Greg2600]

Yeah, that was kind of my point, too small. I'd rather just use my PC's 24" LCD for that matter.

[MarioMania]

On my brothers 2 Trinitrons

My Model 1 SNES freaks out in AV, Also does this on RF

Like going to Color to B/W, Flickering

[Some1]

Hey, I'm back.

I've done some other research and I might actually get this thing to work.

I've got one final question: do the BVMs have built in speakers?

Thanks for all the tips, guys.