Re: TV Advice - 405 vs early 625
Hi
Can I throw a spanner among the pigeons? In terms of reliability, not having to use an Aurora (only in view of the cost - it's a fine piece of equipment) and performance with a suitable source, I'd go for a 625-line set. As you're new to TV, it would be better to cut your teeth on, say, a Thorn 1500. Simple design, fair performance, reliable LOPT and fairly plentiful. Once you get one going - and it won't take long - that'll give you confidence to tackle a dual standard, say, and then embark on the dark art of 405!
A good 'compromise' dual standard set, with metal chassis, point-to-point wiring but relatively recent circuitry would be the ITT-KB VC 51 series.
As Steve says, it may not be vintage TV but it's fun!
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