Scot - If I were you, I wouldn't worry about it. Plug in the optical cable and enjoy. Are there sonic differences? It really depends on the rest of your system as to whether those differences will even be noticeable. Yes, there are differences, but until you become an audio/video addict, like many of us around here, don't sweat the small stuff. If you're into trying different cables and power cords and .... with the attendant costs, then check into a different player. Otherwise, enjoy a little simplicity and, more important, your a/v system. Just my .02
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