Sorry, guys. I've tried searching out this particular answer to no avail, so I'm just going to post the question. What should yield a better picture, DVI-I or component when the end result is RGBHV (Sony 1251, btw)? I've gathered that with a DVI-I output, you can get a simple adapter ($10 at Frye's) to go from DVI to VGA, and then just use a breakout cable into the PJ. If you go the component route, you've got to use a transcoder, and unless you spend about $800 or more, you're going to suffer some PQ issues...crushed blacks being the most prominent one mentioned.
So, will a DVI-I/adapter/breakout cable give as good a picture as component/mp5/bnc cables? If not, will it be better than the cheap transcoders (200-400) or the really cheap transcoders (70ish)? Where would it fall, roughly? I'm asking because I've done nothing yet. I'm on the waiting list for an 811 HD receiver from Dish ($99 upgrade for me since I'm a current customer...but that's a lease), but that DOES NOT have DVI-I, just DVI-D. Their 921 PVR HD receiver DOES have DVI-I, but it does cost a grand, and I don't think there's any wiggle room in that.
As far as DVD players, I think I could get either the Momitsu V880 or the Bravo D1 as both have the DVI-I output (is there a clear-cut winner between the two for CRT users?). Lastly, since I've only got a 1251, which resolution would be best? I believe it can handle either 720p or 1080i, but it can't resolve either fully? Is there a concensus on which looks best for CRTs that can't quite resolve either fully?
Thanks for any input.
Steve
So, will a DVI-I/adapter/breakout cable give as good a picture as component/mp5/bnc cables? If not, will it be better than the cheap transcoders (200-400) or the really cheap transcoders (70ish)? Where would it fall, roughly? I'm asking because I've done nothing yet. I'm on the waiting list for an 811 HD receiver from Dish ($99 upgrade for me since I'm a current customer...but that's a lease), but that DOES NOT have DVI-I, just DVI-D. Their 921 PVR HD receiver DOES have DVI-I, but it does cost a grand, and I don't think there's any wiggle room in that.
As far as DVD players, I think I could get either the Momitsu V880 or the Bravo D1 as both have the DVI-I output (is there a clear-cut winner between the two for CRT users?). Lastly, since I've only got a 1251, which resolution would be best? I believe it can handle either 720p or 1080i, but it can't resolve either fully? Is there a concensus on which looks best for CRTs that can't quite resolve either fully?
Thanks for any input.
Steve