5.1 vs. digital audio from DVD to receiver (1 Viewer)

[JonahWicky]

Is there any reason to choose the 5.1 output over the digital audio output from my DVD player to my receiver? I have a Denon AVR-3803 receiver and a Denon 2910 DVD player. Is it a function of which one has a better decoder? Which one does?

 

[Dick Knisely]

If by the "5.1 output" you mean the six channel out then the answer is yes and no. Yes, you want to connect it, no you're not chosing that instead of a digital connect, you probably need both. The six channel, 5.1 output is analog but is what you need for sources like SACD's and DVD-A. For essentially all other purposes, either connect the optical or coax digital out from the DVD to the AVR.

You might find this helpful also --
http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htfo...hreadid=246253

 

[JonahWicky]

Thanks for the info. On that other thread, you mention using a video cable for the .1 channel. Why that vs. an audio cable?

 

[Dick Knisely]

The sub channel is recommended to be a coax cable which is what a video cable is.