HDMI/DVI vs Component Video

Jack440 · Post by **Jack440** » Thu Feb 08, 2007 10:10 am

I would appreciate some advice. I have a 2005-era Mitsubishi rear-projection CRT widescreen with component video and DVI inputs (among others) (model WS-55315). I have the Comcast DCT3412 STB, with component video and HDMI outputs (among others?). [I'm currently using the optical S/PDIF link to my surround sound system as well as basic stereo red/white pair to the TV.]
Now the question: would I likely see any improvement in picture quality if I replace the component video connectors between the STB and the TV with an HDMI / DVI adapter cable? The TV manual refers to "DVI-I Dual Link" but also refers to "DVI Single Link meeting EIA-861 standard."
Thank you in advance for any suggestions and comments.

HD Library · Post by **HD Library** » Thu Feb 08, 2007 2:25 pm

DVI/HDMI better than component?
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Jack440 · Post by **Jack440** » Thu Feb 08, 2007 3:28 pm

Thank you very much. What could be better than a single sentence summarizing the issues? Digital (HDMI and DVI) provide no advantage in the case of a CRT television. An excellent "reference librarian"!

PenGun · Post by **PenGun** » Mon Feb 12, 2007 4:58 pm

Yes it's a wash for a CRT. I have a Sony 34XS955 and can drive it with both component and DVI - HDMI. There is no real difference although I think the colour space may be slightly nicer with component but I have no real way to compare.