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Used Vidikron 2C...Should I or shouldn't I?

I have the right kind of room for a front projection configuration. I started shopping for the projector and screen and prepared myself for a $5000.00 Yamaha projector and a $1500.00 screen. I'm a newbie to the home theater world but truly would appreciate the movie-like experience of front projection. From conversation at the water cooler, I realize someone I work with is selling their house and wants to dump their front projector and screen. The unit is a Vidikron 2C with a automatic retracting screen for $2500.00. The Vidikron 2C goes for $1700.00 average price on this site...Any thoughts or comments? I know the Yamaha and Vidikron are apples and oranges but I'm thinking the lower price of the used Vidikron would allow me to beef up the audio experience.

Lean me one way or another...PLEASE!
relliott

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theaudiotweak
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I have the Yamaha lcd projector. Looks much better than any Runco or any other dlp I have seen for less than 10k.. Thats why I bought the Yamaha lcd. This lcd has better color rendition than any dlp I have seen.. The black level is better on the 12k Runco dlp. There will be no image burn in issues period... It is quiet and small. The Super Bowl in high definition on the Yamaha LCD looked like [if there were such a thing] a 84in.plasma..Incredible... It does true hd and the 3 lcd panels are 16/9...The Vidikron can still be serviced. The black levels on that projector will be no better than lcd. How many hours are on the guns..Most projectors have a service menu that tells you the running total. 3k to 5k hours is about the effective 1/2 life on crt's. You are looking at least a $2500 retube charge.. Lcd and dlp when you replace the lamp you basically have a new projector. Tom
theaudiotweak
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I have been involved in video for over 20 years.. At least 8 of those years working with lcd displays. I have seen only 1 panel failure out of maybe a hundred installed units that was a result of heat stress. Tom
theaudiotweak
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Yea, they say I have been around since the Earth cooled. My experience has been mostly with Sharp brand a few Sonys and now the Yamaha. Sharp had very few pixel problems. I think 3 was the limit that was acceptable and that depended on the position and the color. They were very easy to work with on these type of issues. I have seen only one entire panel meltdown. That was on a Sharp... in 8 years.. Tom
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