[Manni]

Originally Posted by brazen1

Got it. I made the wrong assumption about you and a 3Dlut. I'm not familiar with Vertex? I assume it's some sort of expensive additional device add to your HDMI cables to overcome some sort of problem? Anyway, I don't use a Vertex and I don't think I have any need one, and I don't think most people use one. I'm just sort of the common, regular ol' user that uses madVR, an AVR, and a display. I too would like madVR goodness all the way. I'm pretty sure my display is optimal and my cables are of little importance since all of them are no longer than 6' but maybe I'm mistaken. I'm not smart enough to know if your setup that works for you translates into mine should as well even though my setup is more primitive or perhaps in no need of more external configuration like yours. From the expert knowledge I see here, a general rule of thumb is always use RGB full. That limited adds extra processing. Except now I am met with a decision I have no expertise and rely on others here, including you. Which is preferred? RGB full at 8bit only or YCbCr limited at 10bit? I know what you use. I am asking about myself. It comes down to accept banding or live without 10bit or switch to YCbCr limited. I have no idea which of those 3 choices is the wisest?

RGB Full 4:4:4 8bits with MadVR dithering to 8bits in your case. No question.

You don't need a Vertex, and most people don't need one either. It's an advanced diagnostic/testing/HDMI problem solving tool. I was simply explaining my chain as you stated quite a few wrong assumptions.