audimushroom
Active Member
I currently have a Barco BG808 and I am pleased with it but upgrade options are around and I wondered what the thoughts are of someone better informed or has been down this path.. I'm not looking to spend thousands....
So I don't think a 9" is in the running...
There are several upgrade options from MrMadH including a 1208s/2 or an E
what is the difference between the 1208 models
1208, 1208s, 1208s/E 1208s/2 I know some had SONY tubes and others had NEC but what else.
A further alternative is a guy in the US is selling a NEC 1352 which is in VGC only 3000 hrs Good tubes etc and he wants $2500 inc shipping to uk which is a good price I'm sure considering this is thought to be one of the the best 8" CRT out there and it is LC... I know there would be VAT etc when it hits the UK but does anyone know how much? Would it be just VAT or duty aswell and at what rate? Has anyone imported one and know from experience?
I guess the downside to the NEC is the noise and complex setup?
Or just to complicate things..
Should I stick with my BG 808 which has the HD-144 lens conversion and buy a new Green tube,my green is about a 7 on Curts scale and then go for the Mike Parker mods...
So I don't think a 9" is in the running...
There are several upgrade options from MrMadH including a 1208s/2 or an E
what is the difference between the 1208 models
1208, 1208s, 1208s/E 1208s/2 I know some had SONY tubes and others had NEC but what else.
A further alternative is a guy in the US is selling a NEC 1352 which is in VGC only 3000 hrs Good tubes etc and he wants $2500 inc shipping to uk which is a good price I'm sure considering this is thought to be one of the the best 8" CRT out there and it is LC... I know there would be VAT etc when it hits the UK but does anyone know how much? Would it be just VAT or duty aswell and at what rate? Has anyone imported one and know from experience?
I guess the downside to the NEC is the noise and complex setup?
Or just to complicate things..
Should I stick with my BG 808 which has the HD-144 lens conversion and buy a new Green tube,my green is about a 7 on Curts scale and then go for the Mike Parker mods...