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A quick look inside the new shop setup.

I've been slowly upgrading my shop.  Here is how it's looking right now.  

Back from the museum. CRP #24

The Biggest CRT I've ever worked on! Mitsubishi 40" TV!

This was a fun episode I recorded on-location at the Houston Museum of Fine Arts.  These are some big ole CRTs and would be great to game on.  

Thanks

Steve

The Sony BVM 1316 Repair Conclusion

Hey everyone.  Here is a new video on SMD rework.  This Sony BVM 1316 has a sharp picture, but it still left me with some questions that still has me scratching my head.  

Than...

Cathode Ray Podcast Special: CRT Preservation

Louis and I sit down to discuss upcoming projects I have scheduled with Museums and the Art world.  These projects are focused on CRT preservation.  

Thanks

Steve

SMD Cap Removal - Sony BVM Video Board

Hey everyone.

Here's a new video on SMD Cap repairs. Thanks for watching.

- Steve

The Daft Punk Style CRT

This is a cool CRT I picked up recently.  Thanks for checking it out!

- Steve

The Samsung Red CRT with RGB Scart

Here is an update and restoration on a classic CRT.

Thanks for watching.

Cathode Ray Podcast #17

Hey everyone. Here's this week Podcast with Louis and myself. We had a great discussion on the CRT business. Also lots of good stories.

Thanks for tuning in.

- Steve

6 Different Pro CRTs: Shadow Mask and Aperture Grille

Hey everyone.  

I recently had to deliver a load of CRTs for a client.  The CRTs were sitting in storage a while after being serviced a few months back.  Here is an inspection,...

Ripple Current in Capacitors and how it impacts a CRT!

Hey everyone,

Here is a discussion video on capacitors.  Hopefully this will help you build better cap kits for your projects.

Thanks and have a great weekend.

- Steve

New Cathode Ray Podcast from Australia! - #16 GameCube Stories, FIOS, Goodwill Hunting

Here is this week's episode of the Podcast.  Louis will be travelling a little more, so it was great to catch him for an update.

Thanks for watching!

2022-03-09 15:53:11 +0000 UTC View Post

Sony PVM 1344Q - Super Fine Pitch PVM DEEP DIVE

Here is a deep look at the Sony PVM 1344Q CRT monitor.  This is becoming one of my favorite PVMs that Sony produced.  It's loaded with character and packs a lot of CRT Scanline Power too!...

The CRT Inspector: Sony PVM 1344Q Inspection

Hey everyone.  This is a new series I am working on.  Please let me know what you think.  Would you like to see more CRT repairs and diagnosis in this inspection format?

Thanks...

Interview with Dan Mons - CRT Color Calibration and RetroNAS guru

We had a blast speaking with Dan Mons this week on the Cathode Ray Podcast. We get into the RetroNAS project, Dan's Color Calibration techniques for CRTs and his love for technology.

Than...

The CRT vs LCD Sony PVM Face-Off

This is the epic conclusion to the Sony PVM LCD LMD video series......for now.

Thanks for watching!

- Steve

Cathode Ray Podcast #13

Hey everyone and thanks for checking out this week's episode.  For more info, check out our new Blog Site:
2022-02-14 15:39:13 +0000 UTC View Post

Perfect Packing for CRT shipping!

Hey everyone.  I am excited to share this new video with you.  It covers shipping practices and a review of a high-quality shipping crate.  I also wrote an article covering the box. ...

The Cathode Ray Blog

Louis Zezeran and I have created a new website to better document our Projects and write about other projects.  Here is a link and watch for much more to come!

2022-02-10 17:29:00 +0000 UTC View Post

CRP# 12 - Martin Hejnfelt Interview - aka: skum/skumlos

Louis Zezeran and I have a great new interview with the amazing CRT hacker and engineer Martin Hejnfelt premiering right now on YouTube: 2022-02-07 14:14:50 +0000 UTC View Post

The Resistor that acts like a fuse! PVM 20L5 Repairs

Here is a new one on the Sony PVM 20L5.  I hope you enjoy and maybe this repair will fix your L5 if it's not working.

Thanks

Steve

New Cathode Ray Podcast Episode - #11

The newest episode is up!  Check out what Louis and I have been up to the last couple weeks.

14L5 listing in California

Looks pretty good.

Lots of Commodore CRT Monitors Listed on eBay!

Hey everyone.  I was checking the listings on eBay and currently there are a lot of really great Commodore CRT monitors listed for sale.  Most are priced pretty fairly and there is a vari...

Zotac Gaming has some GPU stock $599 for 3060

Just wanted to share this in case someone needs a GPU. Stock on these is rare.

Clean Sony PVM 1271Q

This is one of the cleanest and nicest 1271Q PVMs I have ever seen.  That alone makes the price reasonable in my opinion.

CRT Shopping! - Retro Tech hunting Vlog

Hey everyone.

I thought it was time for a shopping vlog.  This time we will be searching for retro tech in the North Nashville Area of Tennessee.  Thanks again for checking it out ...

BVM D9 Listing

PVM 14M4U in California

This is priced a little under market value.  

Sony BVM 14F5U - New Tube and Anti-Glare Removal

Here is a NEW deep dive into the Sony BVM 14F5U featuring a "New CRT Tube..." with about 10 dings in the glass protector.

Thanks for watching and your support!

- Steve