Originally Posted by markg
Gary,

From your testing have you found any material benefits by using the Oppo with a video processor/scaler (eg an Iscan VP30 or VP50) or does the Oppo do a good job on its own?

I've always wondered about a scaler (probably nothing more than the VP30 for cost reasons) but wonder if it would be money better spent elsewhere in the system, particularly if the Oppo makes a good fist of it. My plasma is also only 1080i.

Thanks.


I actually do like to use the Oppo on source direct with a good scaler, like the VP50pro

but the scaler brings so much more to the table for your entire system

the Oppo is very good on its own though

thanks

-Gary Murrell
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My Personal HT setup