The ABT chip is pretty good. Ideally you'd not have to process the Blu-ray video at all, and be able to output the DVD as 480i. That would let the ABT do the de-interlacing (where it should excel). If you can't get 480i over HDMI, most implantations of that chip include a feature where it will re-interlace 480p and then do the de-interlacing properly.

Ultimately you should pick which ever way looks best on your display.


Pioneer PDP-5020FD, Marantz SR6011
Axiom M5HP, VP160HP, QS8
Sony PS4, surround backs
-Chris