marantz receiver question

[lisa]

<font color='#000000'>I have a chance to get a Marantz 5300 recv'r for under $400. &nbsp;I want to scoop it up but I have one concern -- that it does not have a component input. &nbsp;Can someone explain to me if and why I might need this, causing me to pass on this recv'r deal. &nbsp;Thanks! &nbsp;Sorry for the novice question.</font>

 

[jeffsg4mac]

<font color='#000000'>Acording to this link it does not &nbsp;http://store.yahoo.com/aboutgizmos/marantzsr5300.html

It is only important if you want to have it switch your HDTV and Progressive scan DVD player video signals. I have two on mine but I do not use them, instead I connect both my HDTV box and DVD player directly to the tv.</font>