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Why is my composite so bad?

I asked a few days ago if it would be better to use s-vid.. or composite, and the vote was unanimous for composite. As such i went out and purchase some ultra link matrix cables from a local dealer. But as soon as i started to watch a familiar movie ( Gladiator ) i noticed that the pic was darker and with less detail. Also the red "plasma" at the start was pixelated... and lacked the smooth transitions between the gradients. I achieved a better pic just using a radio shack RCA cable.

Just in case here is the equipment that i am useing... i know that it is not the best, but it is the best that i could afford on a students budget....

Amp= Nad 751
DVD= Nad 531
TV= Sony 24 inch wega trinitron

I have the composites going straight from the DVD to the tv, and have switched the switch on the back of the DVD to composite.

I think that should cover it... but if you need anymore information... let me know...

thank you for your time and input... it is Appreciated...

Trybul
trybul

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phild
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I agree with Tireguy...burn it in for a few days before judging or messing with anything else. I switched from my old Vampire S-video cable to one of the Monster M2000 (or whatever they're called) and the picture was lousy at first...very grainy and pixilated. I noticed it getting better hour by hour, so let a DVD play for a day or two. It really did make a huge difference. That experience really made me a believer in "cable burn in". I always thought I heard it happen with audio cables, but was never quite sure if it was my imagination or not. As they say..."seeing is believing".
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