I just purchased an HDTV receiver. I've now got the problem that I don't have enough component video inputs on my TV because my DVD player was using the only set my TV has. I'm debating on buying a new receiver that has component video inputs and outputs, but I'm not sure what type of loss of picture quality I'd see by sending my video signals through a receiver rather then going directly to the TV. I'm also curious what type of loss I'd see if I used some type of stand alone 2x1 video switch. I'd want it to have remote ability so I could switch the input via my remote macros. Any thoughts on either account? Thanks.

Lars

I know Integra's line of A/V receivers claim no loss of video. Plus, all their receivers upgrade composite & S-video to component automatically.

We use the Integra's and never have a problem with video loss in the switching, even in the $500 receiver.

The other day I did a hookup for a customer who already have a low end Sony receiver. The conponent video switching made the picute unwatchable!!

BTW, Key Digital makes excellent video switchers.

Good Luck!

I have a harman kardon avr7000, older, but good quality in its day. Manual claims that is can not pass 480p or 1080i through its two component inputs (kinda makes you wonder why it has them then huh). After hooking up the pc to my rgbhv input on the mits 55313 hdtv, I was forced to run the 480p dvd and xbox (480&1080i games) through the avr. I didnt notice any loss of picture quality despite what the manual says. It may just be that the avr7000 is a good reciever, and that you may just have to try a reciever and see if passing it through reduces the signal quality

I install a lot of Integra's. I haven't noticed any degredation of signal quality. Even on the 'low' end of there reciever line. The 5.5 (msrp $600) also upgrades all video inputs to component, allowing you to leave your tv on same input for all sources.

I've also had problems on 'low end' sony's. You might want to steer clear of those.

Enjoy your H.D.

i'd look at the yamaha rxv2500- 3 sets of component inputs. great piece for the price. It also has many features that make setup for a nonpro easy. Worth a look imho

In my setup I try my best to route each video source directly to an input on the TV, and let the sound be switched by my receiver. If a device has more than one output, I'll usually let the second go through the receiver and then to the TV just to have an alternative path in case the highest-res one fails. With a PIP TV, I can then compare the same content via two paths, and it's easy why the straightest path to the TV is always the best.

My next upgrades will be to pure digital paths for all content. Can't hardly wait! ;-)

Dave B.

i use mostly Marantz recievers and rarely is there a signal problem. use quality cables and stay away from ac lines and you should be fine. anything that supports component video up to 100mhz should give you a quality signal....... the marantz sr 7400 is the best 999 you can spend

I don't know if I was cursed with bad luck or what d to drop the Marantz line because SO MANY products came with problems. On one order of 4 SR8300's, I had to send back 3 for service right out of the box. I have had about a 75% failure rate on the DVD players ever since the first one! And the DV-4300 did not pass correct black levels! Marantz was always great with customer service and returns but I could not afford the sheer number of problems.

Now I avoid them like the plague. I switched to Integra and have had no problems at all in about a year.

i would take issue with that. my opinion only

i used sell marantz and had it in my house. my preamp was noisy. marantz said turn the volume up to avoid it.

my 1000 dvd died 1 month after after warranty - they said buy a new one

my last marantz install was a system that i had an identical system installed the same week but with yamaha stuff. Same speakers - everything. The 800 yamaha somked the 1000 marantz. my opinion here.