Hello:

I have an extra set of component video jacks on my TV (the other set hooked up to my SONY DVD recorder). I was interested in buying an up-conversion DVD player for the extra row of inputs.

[B]What's the best DVD player that upconverts using component video in addition to HDMI?

I know that HDMI gets the best picture but I don't want to go overboard and invest in an HDMI hub for an extra $300.00 or so.

Thanks!

Sounds like you may want to check out a Zenith DVB318 with the older (Dec. 2003/March 2004 -- July 2004 and later units apparently have the new firmware with macrovision-protected component video output) firmware.

Edit: Saw these guys mentioned over at AVS as having the 318 in stock and providing good customer service (I'd never heard of them, bought my 318 from Gochnauer's): Zenith DVB318 for $159.95

I would recommend contacting them to see if they still have available units with the older firmware (if you want to use component output, which it seems you do).

Original firmware and region hack can be found through this thread

I'm assuming this means it doesn't matter what date code you get.

The Momitsu over at HKflix also does upconversion on the component out.

NeuNeo HVD108

www.hivizone.com also has a couple others