Video upconverting over component connections - worth it ?

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nospam@myhouse.com wrote:
> I have a Sony projector (VPL-10WHT) that does not have DVI or HDMI
> connections. It's about four years old and still provides an
> exceptional picture via high def channels. Not inclined (financially
> or otherwise) to replace it at this time.
>
> Would I see a noticeable difference in DVD image quality if I
> purchased a DVD player with video upconverting capabilities? I am
> aware of the copy protection issues re: upconverting over the
> component connections. Assuming I could find a player with older
> firmware, would it be worth my while to swap out my existing
> progressive scan DVD player? I would need to run the upconversion
> through the component cables so I would probably be looking at the
> Zenith DVB318.
>
> I've read about video scalers but most are pretty expensive ($1000 or
> so). Would prefer to purchase a DVD with upconversion capabilities
> and finesse the firmware.
>
> I am referring to a true projector that is putting the image on an
> large projection screen.
>
> Thanks in advance for the input.

There are many that like the upconvert. A few still do this over component.
NuoNeo and Brovo come to mind. SHould be a lot of discussion on avsforums.

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nospam@myhouse.com wrote:
> On 30-Jul-2005, "L Alpert" <alpertl@xxgmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Brovo
>
> Is there a significant improvement in picture quality with
> upconversion through components? Thanks !

I can't tell you for sure. It has been discussed at length on the avsforums
by owners of units.