Thank you for your comments above. I purchased the 55" LG OLED55B6 4K HDR Ultra HD TV based on its picture quality, physical size (very thin) and the apps available on the unit. I compared it to the Sony and felt the LG OLED picture quality was better. I also felt the LG OLED remote was easier to use.
I will connect my TiVo cable box to the TV using a HDMI cable and then will use an optical cable from the TV to my Prism Sound Callia DAC. The Callia DAC is connected to my Ayre AX-7e integrated amplifier using balanced cables and it to my Quad 2L Speakers. In addition, I am using RCA connections from my TiVo cable box to my Ayre AX-7e amplifier meaning I can listen with, or without the DAC being used. This means fewer buttons to push for my wife. I am hoping to receive the unit this week.
Since I am using HDMI cable to my Pioneer Elite Pro-1150HD Plasma 50" TV, the optical signal output connection DID NOT work. I was told that the newer "smart TV's", the optical connections do work. The is because the TV can be used as source (Netflix, Amazon Prime, etc), or as a monitor meaning audio sound output is required. The LG OLEDB6 TV has ONE digital optical audio output and NO analog audio outputs, or HDMI outputs. For any TV purchase, please review your connection requirements to ensure you can make the required cable connections to your equipment.
I will connect my TiVo cable box to the TV using a HDMI cable and then will use an optical cable from the TV to my Prism Sound Callia DAC. The Callia DAC is connected to my Ayre AX-7e integrated amplifier using balanced cables and it to my Quad 2L Speakers. In addition, I am using RCA connections from my TiVo cable box to my Ayre AX-7e amplifier meaning I can listen with, or without the DAC being used. This means fewer buttons to push for my wife. I am hoping to receive the unit this week.
Since I am using HDMI cable to my Pioneer Elite Pro-1150HD Plasma 50" TV, the optical signal output connection DID NOT work. I was told that the newer "smart TV's", the optical connections do work. The is because the TV can be used as source (Netflix, Amazon Prime, etc), or as a monitor meaning audio sound output is required. The LG OLEDB6 TV has ONE digital optical audio output and NO analog audio outputs, or HDMI outputs. For any TV purchase, please review your connection requirements to ensure you can make the required cable connections to your equipment.