In the manual it tells you what new functions you can re-assign the existing optical ports to. I think the MD/DAT can be reassigned to Video 1 or Video 2, something like that. BUt not to DVD. I tried for about 3 wks, finally gave in and went with digital coax, and that sounds awesome. (I am...
I own the 995 and I'm very happy with it. I am calibrating my HT system right now, have done a little bit but haven't had a whole hour or two to spend on it. But even with the small progress I've made, it sounds awesome.