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What screen to buy with $1500?????

Hi: I have a small room, completely dark and no more than 2 people will watch DVDs in there form 10' away, thus fully centered. I have US$1500 to spend (new). Is it better to buy a small 20-24" LCD or Plasma, a 34-36" regular wide-screen CRT (Sony Wega) or a 40" rear projection CRT? what make or model? I will use component cabling from a McCormack UDP-1.

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beheme
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CRT will provide you with the best picture, hands down. It depends on whether you can deal with the space required for the tube and the weight of the set. If you can handle these aspects, the tube TV will give you the best results. No one flat panel display can give you the black levels, contrast, color definition and brightness of a tube.
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chadnliz
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I have a similar situation as you, and I bouht the Sony wega XBR Trinitron (wide) and we LOVE it!
beheme OP
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Thanks. One more question: does the "mass" that corresponds to the CRT TV create any "damage" to the soundstage, in 2ch audio or even in 5.1? do I have to have my front speakers postionned so they create a front line before the TV screen?
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chadnliz
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Some say for critical listening, to cover the front of the screen with a blanket...but by no means should that detail keep you from wanting the best picture you can acheive!

P.s. I never cover my TV, I do get some reflections, but it doesnt bother me.
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