Composite to RGB?

[Chris230291]

Hi. Does anyone know if there are any simple circuits/devices that can convert a composite signal to an RGB signal? I have found small inexpensive boards that will convert RGB to composite, but not the other way around. I realize that quality wont change, it would just make my setup cleaner and simpler.

Thanks,
Chris

[Guspaz]

But quality will change: unless the conversion device has a comb filter that is as good quality as your monitor or television, the quality when using an composite-to-RGB adapter will be worse.

[Chris230291]

Thanks for the reply.
Really? I didn't know that.
If these devices exist and are cheap enough I'm still willing to give one a go. It would mean loosing a lot of extra bits and hassle with my setup. I'm also willing to look at any DIY schematics and build my own.

Chris.

[Guspaz]

The devices exist, but I've no idea what the quality will be like, or how much lag they might add.

Here is such a device:

http://www.ambery.com/costorgrgbco.html

[Chris230291]

You see that's too expensive. This is for my NES. For the price that converter costs I may as well just go for the RGB mod, but I cant really justify the cost considering it's by far my least used system.

Chris

[antron]

Extron made a composite decoder. The CD 400. Works well, and I have a friend is trying to get rid of one for pretty cheap. You can also find them on eBay.

[Guspaz]

Looks like the Extron can hit as low as $20ish on eBay.