[maxhifi]

The picture quality on this TV is astounding, I wasn't expecting it to be this good. The three colour controls really allow skin tone to be dialed in with precision. Even the Simpsons are just flawless.

The tube has a mild cateract... I've read instructions on how to fix Zenith and RCA round tubes, but how about Sylvania? I don't think I'm going to attempt to repair it yet.

The first "issue" the set has, is in the HV cage.

The HV rectifier, directly over the flyback, is in a plastic tube, which is a bit melted on one side... it looks like the flyback is a replacement. I can also hear some arcing sounds with the set running. I shut off the lights, and saw little sparks between the 6BK4 plate cap lead, and the HV cage. I moved it, but can still hear a little snapping sound - probably is arcing where I can't see it now. The wire needs to be replaced, or maybe a sleeve put over it? Surprisingly (to me) it seems to have no impact on the picture