No optical for the new ROKU. If you want optical go with AppleTV. The AppleTV interface for Netflix is also better than the ROKU. I only use the ROKU for specific apps. Everything else, the AppleTV is a better overall experience. Even the remote on the mobile devices is a bit better with the AppleTV.
Looking for way to get good audio from netflix
I have moved and want to set up my system to receive the streaming Netflix signal. My wireless internet connection is very good at this location. My techy friend says to use a Roku 2 HD box, but I wonder about the sound quality of a $60 device. What advice can you offer to make the most of the Netflix sound?