For convenience I want to setup my system so that we don't always need the surround sound or receiver for just watching the TV. I thought that this setup might work: TV: Sam 6187
HDMI from DVR to TV. Tosh XA2 DVD OPTICAL from TV to receiver. Onkyo605 Rec HDMI from HD DVD to Receiver.
1) Does this look like it will work? 2) Is there an advantage to using optical, coax, or analog connections for the adio feed from the TV to the receiver?