Coaxial or Optical


I am just getting my new HT system together. It includes an Onkyo 676 (old Adcom seperates for Stereo), Pioneer Elite DV-37, and NHT 2.3A's and matching center and surrounds. Should I use coaxial or optical to connect the DVD to the receiver? Does it make a difference? How much do I need to spend that will make a difference? I am using an 8 year old Sony 32" XBR. For video, I only have S video, can I connect to the receiver first and then to the TV? Does this degrade the signal. I should have it up tomorrow. Any input will be really appreciated.
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I doubt this Pioneer has AT&T "out";and even less likly the Onkyo has that feature "in". So we are just talking toslinc Vs coax.You owe it to yourself to try to get one of each and listen. Generally coax is better./But that's not the last word. If you don't have either;just buy a coax, odds are it will be better /NOT a guarantee.
On the s input: try the player direct to the tv.See how the picture looks;then thru the receiver.Me/I prefer direct; into the tv.If you have more than one s vhs source;then you have to go thru the receiver.