Keep in mind that the OP stated "HD CRT". Large 1080i 16:9 CRT TVs existed for several years. Several had HDMI inputs. They were massive. I once conducted a s

Keep in mind that the OP stated "HD CRT". Large 1080i 16:9 CRT TVs existed for several years. Several had HDMI inputs. They were massive. I once conducted a side-by-side with a Pioneer Kuro plasma, PRO-111fd. Both sets were ISF calibrated with a colorimeter. The HD CRT was visibly and measurably better in nearly every category, most noticeably in black level. I, unfortunately, don't remember the model number of the HD CRT in question, but I know it was produced by Sony. The KD-34XBR960 looks close to what I remember.