Newbie to HT - Optical vs Digital Coax


I'm new to digital HT and just purchased a DD pre/proc and a DVD player. The player has optical outputs but not digital coax. Is it fine to go ahead and use the optical outputs, or should I take the player back and buy one that has digital coax outputs as well. I'm not spending a lot on a player, thus why I probably ended up with one without digital outs. Is there a sound difference between the two? Thanks
scot_m

Showing 1 response by lakerat2124

Agree with everyone. Won't make much difference, but coax is better. If it won't cost much get a coax out machine and spend $45 on a Canare Digiflex II cable(this site). If you're already set up then I probably wouldn't worry. Oh, by the way I have coax only. Happy listening....LR