Why would you run video through a processor?

How could a processor do anything but degrade your picture. Why not run the HDMI cable straight into the TV?

toonsurge12-18-2008 4:01am

rwwear Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,898 posts 12-18-2008 at 12:20pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Kenny is correct. In addition you only have to use one input on your TV. Which means one long cable run, you never have to change inputs on the TV(change inputs on processor and TV displays source)It makes the system much easier to use especially for wives.
rwwear Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,898 posts 12-18-2008 at 10:14pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The answer involves more than video. HDMI is the preferred method for SACD, DVDA, DTS-HD, and all other formats if it can be used. Some processors actually improve the video depending on the source and the ability of the processor.