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Is this Zenith worth the effort?
Hey all, i found this on C-list and i am pondering if it is worth it. the model is a L2320PN2 in a wooden floor cabinet from 1979.
here is a link to the ad. https://nashville.craigslist.org/atq/6076842733.html the pics on c-list show it working with snow on the pic tube. " i don't think they have anything with a rf output to test it. i've been quoted a price of $75. Great buy? Problem set? etc ? thanks Logan |
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CRT looks strong in pic 2.
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CCII vertical chassis deltagun set. Probably the last of them if they read that date off of the back. It is an SS set. Aside from dirty tuners and needing to clean module contacts/reflow solder when they get intermittents they are fairly bulletproof sets, and perform well. I have 2 similar sets one is a 1976 and the other is a 1978...Got both for free.
I think $75 is on the high side unless you want to value it for the CRT (in which case that would be cheap). I'm thinking of scrapping my '78 for the CRT and the space...
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Tom C. Zenith: The quality stays in EVEN after the name falls off! What I want. --> http://www.videokarma.org/showpost.p...62&postcount=4 |
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Cant tell 100% but probably a gen -2 system 3 type chassis.
To be labeled System 3 must have RAT tuning, color sentry, EFL CRT & comb filter. S-3 is a feature list NOT a chassis name for the style. Anyhows what ever it is its a good looking set. CRT seems VERY strong & almost any problem is easy to deal with. 73 Zeno LFOD ! |
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Nice looking set, personally, unless you've been hunting for this specific model, $75 seems a little high to me, here in Kansas anyway, Zenith's from that era can be had pretty cheaply.
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It's a CC2 (you can tell from the tube cap on the back) If you like it, get it. Best picture of any solid-state set of that era. Tom nailed it on common issues. It's either gonna work fine as is, or you may have to reseat the modules. You're gonna have the "re-cap spazzes" chiming in soon. 1) It won't have the "bad" safety cap 2) It's new enough that you will NOT have to recap anything.
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*My flat chassis Avanti had that (100uF 50V under a chroma module) and it caused the screen to be horizontally half in color-half in monochrome.
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Tom C. Zenith: The quality stays in EVEN after the name falls off! What I want. --> http://www.videokarma.org/showpost.p...62&postcount=4 |
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A little DeOxit or MG Chemicals Electrosolve (my personal choice) and it should be as good as new. |
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Hi All, the person emailed me and said he would take $50 for it, well i couldn't resist, Even though they are common elsewhere. i haven't a 70's zenith in almost a year. I brought it home and after a little adjusting.......
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Awesome deal, and a fine looking set!
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Brian USN RET (Avionics / Cal) CET- Consumer Repair and Avionics ('88) "Capacitor Cosmetologist since '79" When fuses go to work, they quit! |
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For $50 and a little adjusting, you did fine. And one of the best ever USA TV sets at their best. Kent T approved!!!
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Thank you, after 2 years and another tuner module for parts on ePay, I regret nothing! I just wish more of these "last gasp" delta gun sets would show up around here!
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Looks like a really great picture on it. How is the sound?
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volume is a little scratchy, but when you find a good spot on the control, it is clear.
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Looks nice!
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