Since digital optical cannot pass along audio content higher than DD5.1, that's what you need to get the real deal if you require the full blue ray expanded audio codecs.
Hi all,
This is probably a simple question and one that has been answered before.
I have been looking at getting a surround set-up and wondered if there is any real benefit in getting a receiver with HDMI over optical inputs?
I have PS3 for BluRay/games and SkyHD for TV/Movies/sport.
I wondered if there would be any real benefit in getting a newer (lower spec) HDMI receiver or an older (higher spec) receiver with optical input.
Sorry for my ignorance!
Thanks

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