Vintage SONY Trinitron CRT Tube TV KV-1982M9 RARE 20” 1980s Retro Gaming Japan
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Manufacturer description
No remote. Has adapters included for coax and BNC. Has a EU/SA/Asia 2 prong plug type C. All functions have been tested. This tv weighs about 40lbs. Very rare model. Tested working. 100% of sales benefits charity.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Vintage SONY Trinitron CRT Tube TV RARE 20” 1980s Retro Gaming Japan using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the display & crt accessories category. Sony's display & crt accessories lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
Common buyer scenarios for display & crt accessories of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Full Specifications
| inputs | RF Coax,BNC |
|---|---|
| market | Japan |
| plug_type | EU Type-C |
| screen_size_inches | 19 |
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