[Raion]

On a whim I ordered a cheap Chinese VGA to HDMI adapter and was pleasantly surprised that it does indeed work. $15 USD well spent thus far. 

https://imgur.com/a/4huLTFr

First test using CB_HK's adapter. 

The image is clear but certainly kinda bright and a bit washed out, but I can adjust the colors on the monitor end as well as gamma and other things. 

I'll do some more tests with the more popular DIP switch cables on eBay, and then I'll say whether or not I can recommend the device.