CRT Spotlight - The Sony KV-13FS100 vs The Toshiba 14AF44 - A comparison between two similar CRTS!

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• QU

  @quitttner · 1 year ago

  In 2025 there's no point being nitpicky about SM vs AG, the better tube would be the one with less hours on it

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• BE

  @Berdlyknowsitall · 1 year ago

  Here’s the dork answer.  The best one is the one you have fun with!

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• TH

  @The-Shiroyasha · 2 weeks ago

  Picking up a recapped and serviced rgb modded Toshiba 14af44 in a few days. Can’t wait!

• SG

  @SG-17 · 1 year ago

  My 14AF43 has 32k hours on it and it still looks fantastic and is super bright.

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• CM

  @cmira1991 · 1 year ago

  I literally have the same two models. I prefer the fit and finish of the Sony and the remote is adorable, but I prefer the picture of the Toshiba. To each their own. Great video!

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• AP

  @Apple2gs · 1 year ago

  Funny story, I saw a Sony KV-13FS100 at a recycling center but left it because the power cord was cut off and the case damaged (it had been tossed in a bin with other TVs). I later deeply regretted not picking it up, as I&apos;m sure I could&apos;ve repaired it. Then less than a year later, JUST while thinking about that set, I see a Toshiba 14AF46 sitting on the sidewalk! I kid you not, talk about weird coincidences in the universe! The Toshiba has some minor issues like lots of hours on it, phosphor-burn in and not the sharpest image, but the color and brightness look fantastic still! I have it physically rotated for vertical arcade games, very cool for 80&apos;s arcade classics! It doesn&apos;t hold a candle compared to my Sony WEGA KV-27FS12 for sharpness, since it&apos;s near PVM-quality, but it was a welcome find!<br><br>I&apos;ve always gone after Trinitrons, but I may give Toshiba a chance. As it happens, I also have a Toshiba 20&quot; flat-screen CRT with component kicking around, but it turns off within 1 second of powering on. Might be worth repairing if I can figure out what&apos;s wrong it with.

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• TJ

  @Tj-uc5sx · 1 year ago

  I have my parents old 27 inch JVC D Series. man it has an amazing picture

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• TH

  @the_platapus3522 · 1 year ago

  I used to have a 14AF44 for awhile. And tbh, as much as I love the apeture grille, a Toshiba slot mask has a nice soft look im fond of. But to each their own

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• TH

  @thetwopointslow · 1 year ago

  I have the 24-in version of that Toshiba and absolutely love it, the Wii through component looks fantastic. Especially when playing SNES/NES games through and emulator and setting the video setting to 240p. Wouldn’t trade it for any other CRT in the world

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• SH

  @ShankMods · 1 year ago

  Well said! Trinitrons are consistently good, but they aren&apos;t consistently the best! The lead was dominant in the early years, but the gap closed at the end. I have some phenomenal shadow mask sets that I prefer over many of my Trinitrons.

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• RE

  @RetroSho · 1 year ago

  Great video! &nbsp;I have a 14AF and it&apos;s i-Art equivalent, and I absolutely LOVE them! &nbsp;I at one time had 4 of these CRTs, but sold two off to some very happy customers. &nbsp;Incredible units. &nbsp;They really make NES and Sega Master System games pop. &nbsp;Never had a KV-13FS, but I can imagine those units being awesome too.<br><br>And I see you are a man of culture! &nbsp;I have a 20&quot; Panasonic Tau as my daily driver, haha. &nbsp;Subbed!

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• ME

  @megarollxrgmbroadcasting91 · 1 year ago

  i recently got a 27 inch philips tube (shadow mask) from this vintage and it’s personally the best picture i’ve ever seen on a CRT that i’ve had more than a passing experience with. it’s also my first time running wii through component on a CRT and it just looks fantastic. my ideal setup back in the day!

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