Re: Sony KV-20FV300

From: Leonard Caillouet (no_at_no.com)
Date: 06/28/04 

Date: Mon, 28 Jun 2004 08:34:23 -0400

What design enhancements make them better?

Leonard

"Jerry G." <jerryg50@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:cbo1ua$h1c$1@news.eusc.inter.net...
> In the Sony sets you are much better off with an "FV" series over the "FS"
> series. The "FV series has a lot of design enhancements that makes it
> better.
>
> If you really want a very good Sony CRT set, their best series for the
money
> is the "HS" series. This series offers a lot more punch for the few more
> dollars, and is worth the extra. This would be my best choice!
>
> --
>
> Jerry G. GLG Technologies GLG
> ==========================
>
>
> "Don Allen" <w9cw@intergate.com> wrote in message
> news:MPG.1b49383743a9f3c9989682@news.intergate.com...
> Thanks to many techs on this group, I've narrowed my choices of a new
> 20" TV down to either a Sony KV-20FV300 (Yes, I know this model is a
> couple years old, and technically discontinued, but it's still available
> through distribution and looks like a good one.), the new Sony KV-
> 20FS120, or the Toshiba 20AF44.
>
> Since I'm a long-term Sony owner - 25 years, plus - I tend to like the
> Aperature-grille benefits, and the overall Sony "look" of the picture.
> That being said, the Toshiba is very tempting. But, a couple of gripes
> I've read about this model are: 1). Sometimes a "buzz" that's quite
> audible at low volume levels (power supply, or perhaps too high contrast
> levels??), and 2). No selectable levels or ability to toggle off the
> Velocity Modulation circuit. Some claim that this causes problems with
> contrast, etc. Both Sony models allow Low, High, and Off selection for
> the VM circuit.
>
> Panasonic was also highly recommended, and I've certainly been pleased
> with Matshushita products over the years. Their Tau 20" model was
> another preference, but due to a custom cabinet that's only 18.5" high,
> the Tau won't fit!! It's 18.8" in height.
>
> Any further assistance would be truly appreciated.
>
> Thanks again,
> Don Allen W9CW
> Urbana, IL
>
>

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