01-26-2008, 06:25 AM
Davester, sorry I was not clear enough, but I was saying the same thing. De-interlacing ("progressive" circuitry) is what is usually better in good DVD players than in good TVs. Upconversion circuitry (the "other" component) is not necessarily.
What I was trying to say is that if you have an excellent progressive player (with Faroudja chip or one of other higher-end ones) that does not upconvert, going to an upconverting player with inferior de-interlacer is likely a downgrade, not an upgrade.
A3 is a good current choice for players, particularly if you want HD-DVD capability. The advantage of Oppo over A3 is better quality DVD picture (you have do go to A35 for excellent Toshiba upconversion), ability to be rendered region-free, and ability to play SACD and DVD-Audio. For these reasons, I keep my Oppo connected to the TV, together with Toshiba A2 and Panasonic BD players.
What I was trying to say is that if you have an excellent progressive player (with Faroudja chip or one of other higher-end ones) that does not upconvert, going to an upconverting player with inferior de-interlacer is likely a downgrade, not an upgrade.
A3 is a good current choice for players, particularly if you want HD-DVD capability. The advantage of Oppo over A3 is better quality DVD picture (you have do go to A35 for excellent Toshiba upconversion), ability to be rendered region-free, and ability to play SACD and DVD-Audio. For these reasons, I keep my Oppo connected to the TV, together with Toshiba A2 and Panasonic BD players.