[ale] quick HDTV survey

[thehead at patshead.com (Pat Regan)]

Greg Freemyer wrote:
> I've heard that Component is best if you have a analog system like a CRT.
> 
> If you have a plasma/lcd, then the best choice is HDMI.
> 
> The reason being that CRTs really are analog at heart, so if you use a
> digital interface like HDMI your causing the monitor to do an extra
> D-to-A conversion.

The is no *extra* digital to analog conversion in this case.  All you
are doing is moving the conversion closer to your eyes, which is likely
a good thing.  Assuming the DAC in the TV isn't a POS.  :)

Pat
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