HDMI audio out, or Digital Coax out for CD playbak

good question; but not that simple.

it depends on your processor. some processors are very good at processing soundtracks; but lousy at 2-channel redbook....in which case you would actually want to use your 2-channel analoge outputs (into an analogue input on your processor reciever) from your DVD player for CD listening.

you really need to listen and decide for youself.

i am not even clear that HDMI would carry a 2-channel redbood digital stream from your DVD player.....but that may be how it works. read the manual for that.

maybe list your DVD player and processor/reciever and someone who is familiar can comment of what they think.

Thanks Mike,
Your right I will have to wait until I get my equipment to see if the HDMI can process a 2 channel signal. I will probably just use analog outputs for cd. thanks

I would think Coax digital would be best but I am not very hip on HDMI and would rather run video and audio wires straight to the source wich bypass's the benefit of HDMI switching...I would take quality over simplicity anyday.........but I also have a pretty intuitive remote for everything wich after the complex programing gives me simplicity.