I use a Toslink from my set top box and a coax from my DVD, no real difference that I can tell through my HT set up. If this was a question of what's better, Toslink would clearly be the loser but unless it's critical audio only listening, probably doesn't matter. I'm with Jcb, don't sweat the petty things and don't pet the sweaty things...
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