Anyone using the analog inputs from the processor?

Why would you do this? It encumbers redundant A/D/A conversions.

Kal

If you want to use the processing in the processor, you will need to redigitize the analog signals and then, of course, convert them back to analog for output to the amp. Better to use the digital (HDMI) output and let the processor do its DSP and bass management.

Kal

For a little more $, you can add a 'universal' (not BluRay) player that will send SACD/DVD-A via HDMI. Pioneer has 2 of them and so does Oppo.

Kal

You tell 'em, Flrnlamb!! I believe that, in almost all cases, the preference for analog is based on archaic philosophy.

Kal

1. SACD/DVD-A are now available, as digital, on HDMI and, in my case, on 3xS/PDIF. The prior restrictions were based on the intention of keeping the digital output away from those who would copy it, allowing them only the analog. That should tell you something.

2. Well, the best justification of keeping it digital, for me, is not any dynamic limitations but the ability to make use of the DSP in modern AVRs and pre/pros, most especially modern roomEQ.

Kal