Any truth to fire risk with XBR Trinitrons?

[Sandy G]

I had a 25" XBR, paid out the Wazoo for it, got it IIRC in '85-86. it didn't last too long. Tube started "Blinking Out", turned black-or almost so, & would come back on for a little while, & then start doin' that again. Kept the speakers, never could get them to "Gee 'n' Haw" just right w/the set. Gave it to a veterinarian bud of mine-Think he may still have it. Was NOT impressed w/it. Think Sony's legendary CRT build quality had SERIOUSLY slipped by then.

[Chip Chester]

Originally Posted by Sandy G

I had a 25" XBR, paid out the Wazoo for it, got it IIRC in '85-86. it didn't last too long. Tube started "Blinking Out", turned black-or almost so, & would come back on for a little while, & then start doin' that again. Kept the speakers, never could get them to "Gee 'n' Haw" just right w/the set. Gave it to a veterinarian bud of mine-Think he may still have it. Was NOT impressed w/it. Think Sony's legendary CRT build quality had SERIOUSLY slipped by then.

My experience was different than yours. I bought a floor model that had been there for 1.5 years, and was on all day every day during retail hours, and adjusted way hot on everything. It gave about 2 decades of service with one failure in the 'turn on' circuit, which was a $60 service at the time. Had lots of friends who used them in the 'pro-adjacent' market -- like monitors for conference rooms, etc. Picked up one from them for spares, if I ever need it.