Well, I finally did it. I traded in the RCA for the Toshiba 51HC85. The SD channels are now watchable. The difference between the PQ of SD and HD channels isn't as severe, going from downright cruddy to darn good. Now it is like good to excellent. I can live with that. The top of the set has a shelf like mini top which facilitates the VP100 perfectly. It makes it appear as though the CC is actually built onto the top of the monitor.
Now, for the bad news. As I was cabling up the JBL sub that I was nursing died. All it does now is hum. The M22s really need a sub. I am now the proud owner of a bassless HT.
