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Basic 2-channel A/V setup: Analog or HDMI?

I just purchased my first TV in many years (I watch a lot of movies while riding my rollers in the winter).I need to get a decent DVD player: my $50 special looked OK on the old 20" TV, but not on this one (a 42" LCD Plasma). I already have a Sony 9000es with VSE Level 6 mods for my audio setup, but it only has analog outputs. Would I be better served by purchasing a newer 9100es with the HDMI output? I realize that a stock machine won't match the sonics of my VSE-modded Sony, but the DVD playback is primarily what I am interested in with this system. I am keeping my main rig for audio playback.
dawgcatching
elevick
2,636 posts
 
I just did an A/B with HDMI vs Component (RGB) both into a samsung 40". We couldn't tell the difference from 5-10 feet away. Your old Sony is nice and should suffice in my opinion. Why upgrade for 1 feature if you like it otherwise.
dawgcatching OP
139 posts
 
Okay, thanks!

Unfortunately, I think my VSE mods disabled the DVD playback feature on my unit! I will have to get another non-modded unit. It shouldn't be hard, they seem to be available for $200 and plentiful.
nmuntean
9 posts
 
Dawgcatching, the DVD playback *should* still be active on that unit. Check the settings, as there are a number of different ways that you can turn off the video output, and it could be that one of those functions is on.
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