RP CRT vs. Direct View question

jsiemon · 12-29-2004, 05:14 PM

A question for all the videophiles out there (copied from an earlier post that didn't get any replies): which of the following two pictures should be better, and why?

1. 42 inch RP CRT, HD-ready, showing a DVD from a progressive scan player and using component video cables.

2. 42 inch direct view CRT tube, non-HD, (let's assume they could make one) showing a DVD from a player without progressive scan, using an S-video cable.

I don't know if the tube would have a better picture (since tubes can produce the best picture overall), or if the RP would have a better picture because of the progressive-scan signal. I'm new to all this HD stuff, so I don't understand the technology behind everything. Thanks for all the advice!

maximus · 12-30-2004, 01:59 PM

Number 1.
Sony made a 42" 4x3 d-v crt back in the late 80's IIRC, it was a $42,000 prototype. I'm not sure if a 42" widescreen is even possible without having a curved screen, due to enormous vacuum pressure, but...
If they really wanted to make a widescreen HD 42" d-v crt, I'm quite sure it would smack anything available now. But cost and cabinet depth have ruled out any attempts. The best direct-view crt's are professional 24 inchers I believe, essentially perfect.

12-29-2004, 05:14 PM	#1
jsiemon What is HD? Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 4	RP CRT vs. Direct View question A question for all the videophiles out there (copied from an earlier post that didn't get any replies): which of the following two pictures should be better, and why? 1. 42 inch RP CRT, HD-ready, showing a DVD from a progressive scan player and using component video cables. 2. 42 inch direct view CRT tube, non-HD, (let's assume they could make one) showing a DVD from a player without progressive scan, using an S-video cable. I don't know if the tube would have a better picture (since tubes can produce the best picture overall), or if the RP would have a better picture because of the progressive-scan signal. I'm new to all this HD stuff, so I don't understand the technology behind everything. Thanks for all the advice!

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12-30-2004, 01:59 PM	#2
maximus user Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 903	Number 1. Sony made a 42" 4x3 d-v crt back in the late 80's IIRC, it was a $42,000 prototype. I'm not sure if a 42" widescreen is even possible without having a curved screen, due to enormous vacuum pressure, but... If they really wanted to make a widescreen HD 42" d-v crt, I'm quite sure it would smack anything available now. But cost and cabinet depth have ruled out any attempts. The best direct-view crt's are professional 24 inchers I believe, essentially perfect.