Originally Posted by Jim Rankin

Thanks Nick, Jim and Jeff. I myself have been trying to understand how this works as well and I think I have it now.

I currently have a 42" Sony Grand Vega which only has a DVI input - so there really is nothing to worry about at the time until I upgrade my television with HDMI. The only way I can pass the audio is to run optical from my A2 to my receiver - but I know it doesn't decode the newer audio formats.

Maybe the wife would be interested in a 42" Grand Vega in our family room?