It depends on the quality of the player. A cheap player will no doubt benefit form letting a higher quality proccessor do the work. A proccessor may also have bass management and room correction.
HDMI vs 5.1 analog connection
My processor is not HDMI audio capable....but it has 5.1 analog to connect to my Blu Ray player.
Theoretically or realistically, which will yeild the best sound, HDMI or the 5.1 analog connection?
Should I look to get a processor with HDMI audio or is the 5.1 analog as good?
Also, does digital coax cable produce better sound than an optical cable?
Theoretically or realistically, which will yeild the best sound, HDMI or the 5.1 analog connection?
Should I look to get a processor with HDMI audio or is the 5.1 analog as good?
Also, does digital coax cable produce better sound than an optical cable?