Differences between CRT and flat panel

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Generally, the SD picture on an analog set from a downconverted HD broadcast will be slightly better than the analog picture on an analog set. Digital cable or satellite boxes MAY not have as good analog output as broadcast converter boxes.

Running the SD analog output into a flat screen set is sometimes terrible because some of the earlier and cheaper flat panel sets had poor analog to digital conversion - but you are not planning to try this setup, so you should be OK.