HDMI and Component

"HDMI cables having problems with 1080p." There is a lot of truth to that. Some of the cheaper cables are also having trouble with solder breakage too. As for buying cheap cables, I have no problem with going the cheaper route for audio cables, but for video cables I'll opt for a higher priced/quality cable.

If it's a short run 1m - 3m then it's pretty tough to notice the differences between the low & high end HDMI cables. If you've got to do a 5m + then it's very easy to see the difference. The WireWorld cables are the best for the money imo. The Silver Starlight is the only one I know of that's 1080p compliant up to 20m.

I have no opinion on which cable but rather is the HDMI hookup really any better than component? Sorry but I've tried comparisons with two DVD players and have to give the edge to component hookup. Am I the only one who has this opinion?

Meanwhile I ordered the Oppo 981 so I will go HDMI all the way. The Pio 427xd has arrived and I'm really very happy with it !

HDMI is sending 1s and 0s so it doesn't make a difference. monoprice.com is the top choice over on avsforum these days.