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I own the AV 256-TR pageant and was thinking about getting a non-working model for replacement parts. Thing is, the 256 is a lot more rare than the 126 (especially at cheaper prices). So that got me thinking, does the 126 have the same parts? Obviously the amp is different, and a few other parts as well. But looking at their mechanics with online manuals it's hard to tell... Does anyone know if the actual projector pieces (gears and whatnot) are interchangable?
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When I see Pageants of different models and to some extent different eras, there seems to be a lot of commonality among them. How far this goes, I can't promise.
I've been looking at Pageant AV 256-TR and it looks a great deal like the Pageant 250S I have even though the two models have at least a decade between them. The big difference I know is the 250S has the EJL lamp Vs. DDB/DDW for 256-TR.
-but I'd say at least down at the level of the frame, they look awfully close to each other, and the AV-126 as well.
I don't think it would be a huge gamble for you to get either a trashed 250S or AV-126, (-especially if it's cheap): yes there will be differences, but I'm betting you will be able to harvest quite a few useful spares.
I've heard that Pageants are difficult to work on. I can't say one way or another because I've never broken mine (-and I LIKE it that way!).
I look at this way: I'm used to working on cars: anything I can work on inside the house sitting down at the table that isn't covered with grease and road grime is an automatic plus!
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