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Old CRT

Would love to have some comments on the picture quality differences of older CRT front projectors like the Runco IDP 980 versus some of the newer DLP projectors like the sharp 9000. I have a 19x19 room that I will be able to get very dark, so I am after strictly the best picture image. From a convenience standpoint I feel that the DLP route wins out, but from a cost standpoint I have seen several offerings for low milage CRT units that are much less expensive than the used DLP's. The question is will an older CRT unit deliver as high quality a picture as one of the newer DLP projectors! Buying new is out of the question as I just can't afford that much. Looking to invest up to $3,000 for the projector plus whatever video cabling is necessry.

Any all comments welcomed.

Thanks
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emil
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Hi
Being more of an audiophile, I have recently gone through this with the purchase of my new Sony rear projection CRT.
From what I have researched, the CRTs still produce a better picture than the newer DPL, LCD and plasmas but you would'nt believe it when you see them at Best Buys and the like. These newer technologies still have some bugs to be worked out.
If you can deal with the size, like I can, CRTs are a bargain.
FWIW,
Emil
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