The anolog inputs may or may not use an extra a/d to d/a conversion depending on how it can be set up. My HK avr 7200 can be used either way with 8 channel straight anolog or 8 channel a/d to d/a. Straight anolog does not utilize digital bass management wich may improve some speaker/sub crossover arrangements.
As for DD proccessing, I prefer the HK over my Marantz DV8400. It is more agressive and a bit quicker which I find apealling for movies. With music I prefer straight anolog without any a/d to d/a conversions for both stereo and multichannel.
As for DD proccessing, I prefer the HK over my Marantz DV8400. It is more agressive and a bit quicker which I find apealling for movies. With music I prefer straight anolog without any a/d to d/a conversions for both stereo and multichannel.