Thanks everyone.
According to the literature on the Kona Website there are 2 columns it compares the two as:
Kona3 – Broadcast-quality hardware 10-bit up-/cross-/downconversion
LHE – 10-bit hardware HD to SD downconversion
What we’re experiencing with the LHE is a muddy picture while down converting. We’re being told that it’s because the LHE down converts at a lower resolution. I’m having a tough time believing that
Walter I know that you edit lots of HD programming. I have the identical LHE card that came with my Media 100HDe system. I would find it hard to believe that I can’t down convert to Beta SP.