I found the upscaling tests in the latest mag (April 2009) very interesting; it would appear that the BD player will generaly outperform the amp in the upscaling stakes, which begs the question, "why have upscaling capabilities on the amp in the first place?"
Are there likely scenarios where this is a beneficial feature? I imagine a high-end amp might outperfrom a budget player but I'd consider such a pairing unusual, most people match their kit accordingly - hence the validity of the tests perfomed on different levels of equipment in the they were.
I only have a budget system including an amp with no upscaling capability, as and when I look to upgrade, why would I choose an amp with upscaling capabilities?
Are there likely scenarios where this is a beneficial feature? I imagine a high-end amp might outperfrom a budget player but I'd consider such a pairing unusual, most people match their kit accordingly - hence the validity of the tests perfomed on different levels of equipment in the they were.
I only have a budget system including an amp with no upscaling capability, as and when I look to upgrade, why would I choose an amp with upscaling capabilities?