Collecting TV Boomboxes

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Well, you need a TV signal generator, a modulator to inject the signal into the generator, and a separate RF amplifier to boost the generator's signal to broadcast power, the range depends upon the power of the amplifier, obviously. Not sure there is an all in one solution. I'm almost certain that without the RF amplifier, the boomboxes would have to practically sit right next to the instrument.

The only thing about the tubes that I didn't like is the washed out appearance. Never noticed that back in the day, but today, side by side with the ultra high contrast of modern displays, it's annoying to me. Also, I'm not sure that these old machines would actually playback MTV in stereo. In that case, a modern conversion with stereo inputs would activate that feature.

What big JVC are you talking about Chris? Most JVC TV radio models are small and compact. Like vinix small. The Sharps on the other hand, are big. There's also a pertty large Sanyo model, MTC50 or something like that.
 
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Well, you need a TV signal generator, a modulator to inject the signal into the generator, and a separate RF amplifier to boost the generator's signal to broadcast power, the range depends upon the power of the amplifier, obviously. Not sure there is an all in one solution. I'm almost certain that without the RF amplifier, the boomboxes would have to practically sit right next to the instrument.

The only thing about the tubes that I didn't like is the washed out appearance. Never noticed that back in the day, but today, side by side with the ultra high contrast of modern displays, it's annoying to me. Also, I'm not sure that these old machines would actually playback MTV in stereo. In that case, a modern conversion with stereo inputs would activate that feature.

What big JVC are you talking about Chris? Most JVC TV radio models are small and compact. Like vinix small. The Sharps on the other hand, are big. There's also a pertty large Sanyo model, MTC50 or something like that.
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Yep all you just described is the reason I haven't moved forward. BUT I think it's still possible to do. There is a website (I have it saved somewhere) where a guy shows how you "Simply" transmit to vintage TV's. But it's still costly. There has to be a cheaper solution to this problem.

As for the BIG JVC, it's the VICTOR M-8000 (I forget the JVC model number) I say BIG, because of BIG NAMED MANUFACTURER. These are the only TV Boomboxes that get respect.

But they made a ton of these. For about 2-3 years it was a premium feature and them POW! Gone!

I know what you mean about picture quality though. It's not like I would sit down and watch Star Wars 7 on it, but to have 4, 5 or 6 TV's going in the boom room....that would be cool :-D
 
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oooo I like it. Philips is all but non-existent here in states. Are they expensive there? Maybe try to import one.
 
Michiel

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Philips is available in the states. The earlier boomboxes are branded Norelco. Later they used to brand them Magnavox. But I've never seen any Philips TV boxes branded Magnavox. The Philips ART-60 is closely related to the Sharp TV boxes, like the 5P37G. Probably it's even made by the same factory too. I prefer the Sharp, because it has tweeters. But the Philips has a clock, which is also nice :)

Wish I had pics of my TV boomboxes. I've got quite a lot of them!
 
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Yes, Philips is available in the states, but much of those philips boxes that you guys from around the world post up I don't see them here. That TV box is definitely new to me. Looks a lot like the Sharp one but in the photos, it looks smaller?
 
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heres mine chris
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NICE! That center one must weigh a ton!

So TOP OF THE LINE back in the day....
 
stragulus

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Super cool collection! I've always wanted one of those fancy tv boxes as a kid. I see them regularly on ebay. Maybe one day I'll cave in too..
 
SLO

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I got a super good deal on this Emerson XLC55 about a week ago. This thread got me motivated. Everything works, just needs a good cleaning. I always wanted one as a kid, but never had the $$$. Now at the ripe age of 41, I finally got one :-) Better late than never. Cheers. View attachment 18231View attachment 18232
 
Gluecifer

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I lusted after that JVC for years until I saw the actual size of one. They're smaller than an M70, the pictures are quite misleading til you see them next to another radio. I do love the look of them but the size is a let down.

My favourite TV box is the Sharp Tri-Mate 5000. Looks like a little like a BomBeat40 and only a little bit smaller than a RISING 20/20.

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Rock On.
 
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