nightrnr wrote:I guess I'm not overly picky about image quality, as long as it looks decent enough and has no input lag.
S-video is more than good enough for the majority of my systems (that have it) and standard composite works well for 8-bit, most 16-bit, and even some PS1/N64 era.
Yeah, and to that point, I've been very happy using S-Video on the consumer CRTs that I've owned. PS1/N64/Saturn and below, I've always been fine with S-Video. But I decided I wanted a 13" set for a few reasons, and I've never seen S-Video on a 13" CRT. My Sony Trinitron is only RF and composite, and even newer Wega sets are composite and component but no S-Video. So I guess I'm just not willing to take a step back from S-Video to composite again. The 13" PVM will replace my 13" Trinitron. But my 27" Wega will still be fine with just S-Video.
nightrnr wrote:Really like component options for Sega Genesis though. Have a retrovision cable and also a nice Scart-to-component converter (bought/made from someone on this forum). Crystal clear Genesis on a CRT is a sight to behold.
Yeah, I modified my Genesis for S-Video and haven't looked back. The composite really is awful on the Genesis! However, when using composite on my 13" Trinitron (since it had no S-Video input), it was nice to see those fake transparency effects again. It kinda sucks with the Genesis that you have to choose.
Xeogred wrote:I'd love to get a PVM someday myself.
I would say get one now rather than waiting. Especially if you can't find one locally for cheap, the prices just keep going up and up on eBay.
samsonlonghair wrote:I've been on the lookout for a PVM or BVM for years now. Someday I'll find one.
Recently I downgraded by 27" Trinitron. I loved that magnificent old beast, but it was taking up entirely too much space in my home. Now I'm rocking a teeny 9" trinitron. I'm surprised how happy this tiny TV set makes me. This little bastard is bright! My only regret is losing the Component and S-Video hookups, but I don't really need those on such a small screen.
So this is basically where I was at. I have a 27" Wega (along with all my other CRTs) but haven't had the room to use them. That's why I got the 13" Trinitron, and it's been great! I think smaller screens look better anyway. But yeah, same deal with losing the inputs.
Anapan wrote:I've been buying and receiving (after contacting owners) Sony FD Trinitrons (SD CRTs) that I will be modding to RGB input and putting in arcade cabs and cocktail tables. I'm having a great time learning all the details of making arcade machines. The RGB mods are a lot simpler than I at first thought. At this point I have more CRTs than flat screen displays around me. I think it's cool, but my family says I've just become a hoarder at this point. Until I sell one and stop coddling it and say it's done... but the displays are so beautiful and I love all 18 of them...
Yeah, I was really surprised how easy RGB modding can be. At least, on newer sets with jungle chips. I definitely wanna try it at some point.