ross wrote:
FWIW, all CRTs I've used are like this. The formulations specified in BT.1886 to accurately match a CRT will also crush shadow detail at a low black level.
My complaint was mostly because I tested with Outrun 2 / 2006, which is a game I'm deeply familiar with on my OSSC and other CRTs, and none have this black crush.
Taiyaki wrote:
In my area the smaller the harder to come by. Even a few years ago I rarely ever saw 13 inches sets for more than a few minutes listed. Those would get picked up immediately.
I love both 20 (often 21) and 24 (or 25) the best. If I had to pick I actually prefer 21 because the picture size is ideal for a single player playing from a chair (25 does force me to move a bit further back than I'd want). However while 21 can work for two players, 24~25 is the optimal size for that setup. Can't go wrong with either of those mid size crt's imo.
I never see 24", is that a non-European or non-Sony size?
I really hope I can find another 25" late 90s Trinitron that is in better condition than mine.
My pet theory is that unfortunately most smaller screens have already been thrown away

It's so easy to chuck a 14" in the trash and anything <25" can be carried by your grandson. I see 32" Sonys available everywhere, probably because you need at least two strong people to carry it down the stairs and retrogamers usually don't want 16:9/100Hz/Digital/HD sets.