First time poster who is not very knowledgeable................so please be gentle. :)

I just started receiving DISH HD.

My family room equipment for my wife (I usually watch in another room using a separate DISH receiver), which was purchased 5 years ago, is:
Receiver - Rotel RSX-1055
TV - Sony KF-60DX100

The TV's native resolution is 1366x768, and it has no digital connections.
Also, I can't readjust color convergence myself.......this requires a service call. My wife will frequently slide the TV around to view it from the kitchen, so convergence always seems to be out a little bit.

My video cables are component because of lack of digital connections.

I am considering upgrading to:
Receiver - Pioneer VSX-92TXH
TV - Sony KDS-60A3000

Question:
Qualitatively, how much improvement can I expect to see in picture quality by this upgrade...................obvious improvement or only modest improvement?

I would assume moving to 1080p and all HDMI connections would be a big improvement in quality............but I have no frame of reference for comparison.

BTW, I am certainly open to suggestions for other new gear. I've just always had good luck with the Pioneer Elite receivers and Sony LCD TV's. Also, there is a lot of light in the room, so LCD's seem to work well here. I'd love to go to flat screen, but too pricey for me at 60".

Thanks for the help.

Nobody can help?? :confused:

I think you need to go to a store and look, then decide for yourself.

IMO, going from one HDTV to a similarly-sized one will give you only modest improvement, despite the increase in resolution and the addition of digital cables (unless you are having a problem with your current HDTV).

If you live in a region that has a Sonystyle Store I would highly recommend you pay them a visit to audition. I'm not recommending buying there but there are few places left where they properly display the sweet spot of these TV's. Ask to view some Blu-Ray Disks - in this case your improvement should be significant as there's nothing better than HD DVD and Bluray. This will demo the pixel fill and what two million will do and just how crustal clear it can be. I find it hard to believe your panel could come close to an A3000 with HD.

The only way to find out is go audition. The Pio sounds good as does the Onkyo 875 or 905 with HQV VP Chip. Not seen your TV but I've owned SXRD and it has fantastic shadow details and with HD DVD's you can't ask for much more. Audition and then buy where you have return rights if still uncertain. Check Monoprice for your HDMI cables. Budget an HD DVD and Netflix membership if blu-ray is too costly - it upconverts SD DVD's the best also - better than my Oppo ever did - you can choose five free HD DVD's and the new Toshiba versions debut within next month I believe. I'm in both camps but for those with tighter budgets Toshiba is more affordable for now - they are both crystal clear A+ PQ.

Good Luck!:D