I have a Ref 30 pre/pro that is capable of comp. video cable switching but I never use it, I did not compare them side by side as I'm convinced that direct video from source to receiver (progressive scan capable monitor) is always going to give me the purest signal. I have both Sony S9000ES and Toshiba SD-9200 connected to my monitor at the same time thru the monitors dual CV inputs so I'm just switching them from the monitors input selector instead of the pre/pro. I'm also using Audioquest YIQ2 CVC which beats out the Monster M1000 CVC and all others I tried.
Does component video switching hurt picture?
Soon to be purchasing HT gear, including receiver and progressive scan dvd player. Does utilizing the component video switching feature in A/V receivers degrade the picture quality? Also, if sending progressive dvd signal, does the switching pass the signal properly?