sony Trinitron 14” studiomonitor SSM-14N5E

Rookie (18)

25-02-2015, 21:39

Im thinking of buying this monitor Sony Trinitron 14” studiomonitor SSM-14N5E to use with my MSX SVI 728 from an auction site. Is it any good for MSX1 machines?

here is more info of the monitor

- Sony Trinitron CRT
- High resolution of 500 TV lines
- Accepts PAL, NTSC, SECAM, NTSC 4.43 signals
- Power requirements of AC100 to 240V, 50/60 Hz
- On-screen menus, in a choice of five languages, to facilitate monitor adjustment
- Beam current feedback circuit for stability of the colour balance
- Loop-through Composite and Y/C video inputs
- Built-in speaker for audio monitoring
- Durable metal cabinetry
- Mountable in a 19-inch EIA standard rack with optional brackets.

Thanks!
Emppu

By jltursan

Prophet (2619)

25-02-2015, 22:28

Mmmm, no RGB input?. For a MSX1 like the SVI-728 looks good; but I would prefer a RGB capable monitor...

By mikoto

Supporter (16)

25-02-2015, 22:52

I agree, buying a monitor seems a bit of a waste without RGB and/or adjustable controls for the picture. This has none of those.

This is mostly intended as a video camera monitor for a shop or gate for example. It does handle both S-video and all colour encodings you might need. But it is a bit awkward to use since it does not have an RCA jack for composite in, only BNC so you will need an adaptor. A normal TV probably offers the same specs but with RCA connector. If you live in Europe you will probably have RGB scart aswell.

By RetroTechie

Paragon (1563)

25-02-2015, 23:17

mikoto wrote:

I agree, buying a monitor seems a bit of a waste without RGB

What's more: I salute the brave who in the year 2015 consider actually paying money for a CRT screen. (some niche / professional uses aside)

By Emppu

Rookie (18)

26-02-2015, 07:41

Ok thanks for the advice I appreciate! The seller said he had an adaptor for it but i think i will pass this one

By syn

Prophet (2114)

26-02-2015, 12:13

I actually wanna get a CRT monitor as well but I dont really trust such old monitors/tvs, i heard some stories of those blowing up :/

By konamiman

Paragon (1194)

26-02-2015, 13:34

RetroTechie wrote:

What's more: I salute the brave who in the year 2015 consider actually paying money for a CRT screen. (some niche / professional uses aside)

I would very happily pay for a CRT screen if mine broke and I weren't able to get another one for free. I simply don't like how the MSX graphics look like in a modern TV. Sony Trinitrons are indeed the best ones IMHO.