HDMI/DVI vs Component...it depends IMO
I think it depends not only on the particular player's output, but the display too, and what is doing all the processing [de-interlacing and scaling] for whatever kind of display [CRT, LCD, DLP...].
For example; I tried the DV-50S briefly thinking the DVI output would obviously be superior. However, I went right back to the standard DV-50 because the image from my DLP projector onto a 9' screen was better via component.
However, now my image IS better via DVI since I have added an iScan video processor in between the player and the projector. The DV-50 would output a 480i signal from its component outputs to feed the video processor. The image quality then was second to none. Now I use an SDI output, but I am not so sure the hefty fee to add the SDI was worth it.
It's never simple...
Regarding audio, I listen to just about everything...not much polka or rap, but most anything else. I still like the DV-50 as an all around performer, but I also really enjoyed the RT-10 while I had it. Since The Upgrade Company has worked on my player, I cant imagine, or afford, anything that would better it. It now sounds totally different/better. This is why I made the suggestion above.
Again...all this is just my opinion/experience...
I think it depends not only on the particular player's output, but the display too, and what is doing all the processing [de-interlacing and scaling] for whatever kind of display [CRT, LCD, DLP...].
For example; I tried the DV-50S briefly thinking the DVI output would obviously be superior. However, I went right back to the standard DV-50 because the image from my DLP projector onto a 9' screen was better via component.
However, now my image IS better via DVI since I have added an iScan video processor in between the player and the projector. The DV-50 would output a 480i signal from its component outputs to feed the video processor. The image quality then was second to none. Now I use an SDI output, but I am not so sure the hefty fee to add the SDI was worth it.
It's never simple...
Regarding audio, I listen to just about everything...not much polka or rap, but most anything else. I still like the DV-50 as an all around performer, but I also really enjoyed the RT-10 while I had it. Since The Upgrade Company has worked on my player, I cant imagine, or afford, anything that would better it. It now sounds totally different/better. This is why I made the suggestion above.
Again...all this is just my opinion/experience...