Loewe or Toshiba HDTV ready?

I'm not sure, but the Calida may not display a true HDTV signal (1080i). I think it has the same chassis as my Planus which shows 420p (or is it 480p?) Anyhow, I'm told that in smaller sets (under about 32"), there is little if any visual difference due to resolution limits of your eyes. I would also point out that the panaroma mode on the Planus (which allows viewing of a 4:3 format signal at almost full screen width with loss of about 1" top and bottom) works fine in terms of no significant distortion, but since it enlarges the picture, it also magnifies any problems that may be inherent in the source.

I have a Loewe Aconda. It has an exception picture when the source material is clean. Unfortunately I view cable where the signal is less than perfect. The Aconda isn't able to correct skin tone deficiencies (My Sony XBR2 did a much better job at tracking skin tones for NTSC) in the NTSC signal which leaves me watching some green people. With the invar mask you will also find the picture darker than what you are normally accustomed too as well. But when the signal is clean you have a virtual 3D picture. I'm not familiar with the Toshiba model but thought you might find the info helpfull.

Patrick- can you provide more info on "invar mask". I haven't had any significant problem with skin tones, but I definately am fighting a battle between running contrast and brightness "too hot" and it being a bit (my wife says more than a bit) to dark. Any suggestions on how to deal with this issue.

Swampwalker - Sorry I have no solutions for the darkness. I just have the color temp on high, screen set for day, brightness set up around 75% and contrast up around 80% and this seems to work for most programs. I attribute the "darkness" to the invar mask as the B&O Avant with its invar mask also appeared dark but I could be offbase.

Patrick-I also own the Loewe Aconda DTV and find the picture quality is Amazing with a good source. DVD PQ is the best I've seen, really excellent. My Cable TV picture quality is very good also. I have found with the cable connection that the RF cables and connectors have to be top quality and run sensibily, the cable box also has to be good(if questionable, get a new one). Also, clean the RF connections they're usually filthy, mine were. If you still have questionable cable picture quality, call your cable provider and have them check your signal strength with a scope. Each splitter causes a 3dB drop in signal strength, so watch these because they can add up (splitters should be top quality too). Swampwalker, have you tried contacting Sensory Science about your contrast/brightness problem? Also,if you're happy with your interconnects and cables and they're burned-in, it might be nice to get a video calibration done by a certified technician. Hope this helps.