I was looking at high-end DVD players and receivers today. What offers better sound quality from a DVD, 5.1 analog output(one for each channel) or the digital optical output?
Thanks -Chris
Greg Lee
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For the special case of playing 2 channel music through just two speakers, and assuming the DVD player has better DACs than the receiver, analog. For playing DVD-A or SACD, with few exceptions, you need to use 6 analog connections. Otherwise, digital (either optical or coaxial).
Greg is right. The key here is your receiver. It you paid more than, say, $700 for it, it probably has better DA converters than your DVD player. If you paid less than $400 for it, the DVD player probably has better converters.
The real truth of the matter is that all other things being equal, you'd have a tough time telling the difference.
Anonymous
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Hi All Can I conect digital and analog same time??
Greg Lee
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Dear Anonymous, Yes.
Anonymous
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I just bought a ddw840 home theater in a box. My question in the instruction booklet they show hooking up a dvd with analog and coaxial, a)what is the best hookup and b)can you hook up both type of wiring at the same time?