@bambooken You mentioned above
”Since ripping is not my thing. Essentially, I'd use one of two configurations:
1) HDMI out to my system for the DVD/Bluray playing.
2) Analogue out for CD/SACD listening in Stereo
BUT… if, after A/B testing I decided that my external DAC sounds better, I'd go with Coax out to my DAC for stereo listening.
Why not use HDMI for CD/SACD listening as well (or is there something I’m missing here)?