ripthorne

I'm just wondering:

If I output a video signal from a DVD player (using an S-video OR component cables) DIRECTLY to the TV, is that better than connecting the signal through a reciver and than to the TV?

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stevevt

It's definitely better.

The real question is, "Is it noticeably better?" And only you can answer that question. I'd guess that the answer is probably not.

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Topgun94

I could not notice a difference either way.

Furious

Depends on the quality of the receiver in my experience. Most of the time the difference is impercetable to all but the types who calibrate their tv's by hacking service menus and such.

Patman

It's probably more size-dependent, meaning, the larger your display is, the more you're apt to notice slight degradation of picture quality when you pipe it through the A/V receiver and then back to the TV/monitor.


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Justin Doring

There is a big difference in picture quality, even with high-end pre/pros. Go direct to the TV. Good luck!

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Aleve90

No question about it -- go direct. I have always noticed a difference on even high end preamps. But them again, it will depend on the quality of your set. The lower the quality and the small the screen, the less likely you will perceive a problem.

I suggest you try it, you may like it, but you can never go wrong by going direct with a quality cable.

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Bose Pro

It all depends on the video connection. If you are using an RCA, yes, you will lose a lot of clarity. If it's S-Video, no, you won't lose any. Running through an S-Video on a receiver acts as a direct link to the TV. As far as componite video, I'm not familar with that enough to give you a fair evaluation.

AW

I have a Sony KP53XBR45 and a Yamaha RX-V2092 and have all of my components running direct to the TV and switched via the receiver (for multi-room), so it is easy to do an A-B comparison. While I may be able to tell a difference, it is extremely slight. In my case, the Sony television automatically switches to the correct input when I hit play on the component remote, so there is no real advantage to switching through the receiver. So, if you can go directly to the television you probably should unless the convenience of using the receiver to switch outweighs the slight video benefit.