Need Help Buying AV Receiver w/1080 Upscaling

[edwindrake]

Avaserfi - Thanks & Need Help w/Link

Avaserfi,

Thank you for the information & recommendation on the Pioneer VSX-82TXS.

I tried to access your link for the review of the component and was unable to do so. Is there another link you can give me?

Additionally, any suggestions on where I should buy the component and what would be a reasonable price to pay?

Thanks again for all your help!!!

Regards,
EdwinDrake

 

[avaserfi]

Odd, the link works fine for me. If you search VSX-82TXS on www.audioholics.com you will find the review, it was done by Tom Andry.

As far as where to buy, I would look for a refurb/b-stock model from an authorized dealer. Otherwise I wouldn't really know where to look to be honest. Just try to search around the web and go to your local dealer.

 

[edwindrake]

Avaserfi: 1080i vs. 1080p

Avaserfi,

I know you probably explained this previously, but I need some clarification.

Last time we spoke you had recommended I go with the Pioneer VSX-82TXS A/V Receiver to upconvert my signals to my Pioneer Plasma HDTV.

I checked out the VSX-82TXS review you recommended & looked over the manufacturers specifications for the component and it referenced the Faroujda upscaling/upconverting up to 1080i. And, I also looked over the manufacturers specifications for the VSX-94TXH and it referenced the Faroujda upscaling/upconverting up to 1080p.

What is the difference between the 1080i and 1080p, besides the fact that the VSX-94TXH is alot more expensive than the VSX-82TXS?

When you have a chance please let me know?

Again, I really appreciate all your help!

Thanks,
EdwinDrake

 

[avaserfi]

Well, first off you don't need 1080p upscaling as the native and optimal resolution for your screen is 720p also, unless you are sitting really close to your screen, I doubt you will even see the difference between 1080p and 720p on your set due to its size. In the end it isn't worth spending the extra money on a feature that is useless to you, unless you plan on upgrading displays soon and to a larger one.

The post where I explained the differences between interlaced and progressive is here (remember your screen is natively progressive so feeding a P signal is generally better):

http://forums.audioholics.com/forums/showpost.php?p=320464&postcount=4

 

[mtrycrafts]

Mtrycrafts,

I am not sure what the native resolution is on my TV.

However, the following are the specifcations for my TV: Pioneer PDP-4214HD, 42 inch Plasma TV.

Again I appreciate all your help and any additional help that might have for me would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
EdwinDrake

OK, I checked with that number and it is 1024x768p. That is the native resolution, 768p.

 

[garbage pale kid]

yamaha htr-6090 has upconversion to 1080p you can get it at vanns.com or b&h photo.com for about 650$ 700$ ihave the previous model and i love it

 

[no. 5]

What is the difference between the 1080i and 1080p, besides the fact that the VSX-94TXH is alot more expensive than the VSX-82TXS?

1080i and 1080p are two slightly different ways of delivering the same thing: a two magapixel picture. 1080i scans the picture in two passes, 1080p does it in one.

Now because your TV can only display 768p*, sending it only 1080p or 1080i would be a bit pointless, however, sending it only 720p (or ideally 768p, if it's an option) may not be pointless, as there is a chance the receiver's video processing is better than the TV's.

My advice is, don't get too caught up in the notion that "1080p is the best, period", because the visible benefits of 1080 (be it 'i' or 'p') are only had with a native 1080 display and specific screen width/sitting distance ratios.

(some nice information on 1080p and 1080i... with pictures! )


*the reason you can watch things that are not 768p (like DVD's, which are 480i), is because the TV stretches (or shrinks) the incoming video to 768p.

 

[garbage pale kid]

720p tv pretty much =1080i

1080i and 1080p are two slightly different ways of delivering the same thing: a two magapixel picture. 1080i scans the picture in two passes, 1080p does it in one.

Now because your TV can only display 768p*, sending it only 1080p or 1080i would be a bit pointless, however, sending it only 720p (or ideally 768p, if it's an option) may not be pointless, as there is a chance the receiver's video processing is better than the TV's.

My advice is, don't get too caught up in the notion that "1080p is the best, period", because the visible benefits of 1080 (be it 'i' or 'p') are only had with a native 1080 display and specific screen width/sitting distance ratios.

(some nice information on 1080p and 1080i... with pictures! )


*the reason you can watch things that are not 768p (like DVD's, which are 480i), is because the TV stretches (or shrinks) the incoming video to 768p.

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[edwindrake]

Avaserfi,

Thank you again for all your help - I greatly appreciate it.

Based on your information and others I have narrowed my search down to the following options:
1) Pioneer VSX-94TXH: estimate $1,200
2) Pioneer VSX-82TXS: estimate $900
3) Yamaha HTR-6090: estimate $700

Which option above would you recommend I purchase so I can get the most bang for the buck and considering my limitations of my Pioneer Plasma HDTV?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
EdwinDrake

 

[avaserfi]

I have checked the official Yamaha website and see no mention of the HTR-6090 being able to upscale an image so I would avoid it unless you can get definitive confirmation otherwise. Given your budget I would buy the 82TXS as it seems you won't need the higher end model and it is out of your range.

http://www.yamaha.com/yec/products/productdetail.html?CNTID=451765&CTID=5000400&ATRID=1000&DETYP=ATTRIBUTE

Also, a Pioneer plasma is never a limitation. They make the best display on the market in my honest opinion.

 

[edwindrake]

Avaserfi,

Thank you for the recommendation on the Pioneer 82TXS - You Rock!

I really appreciate all your help!

Regards,
EdwinDrake

 

[drummerman]

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