I think I can safely say that in terms of picture quality, Component video is better than S-Video, which in turn is better than composite video.

But, where does the "normal" (European SCART connection) RGB rank compared to these?

Background: My multi-system TV has two SCART sockets. Each of these can be set for composite, S-Video, or RGB, but the TV set is too old to take a component video feed.

My VCR and DVD offer composite, S-Video, and (DVD players) component video outputs only, but no RGB. I am currently feeding S-Video from my DVD players and VCR, as this is the "best quality" signal that all equipment can work with.

Recently, I have found devices that convert S-Video or component video to RGB.

What I want to know is: Do I gain enough picture quality over my current S-Video feeds to make purchasing a S-Video to RGB converter (about $325) worthwhile?

Do I gain enough over component video to buy a component video to RGB converter (about the same price)?

Thanks in advance for your advice and assistance! -Bruce