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Sony SCD-XA5400ES output: hdmi or analog?

I've decided to replace my aging wadia 850 by a sony 5400es. As the wadia could be directly connected to an amplifier, in my case a ML336, i didn't use a pre-amplifier. Has anybody had any listening experience comparing the analog output of the Sony to a high quality line stage vs. it's HDMI-output to an A/V processor?
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kr4
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Multichannel is available only via HDMI. All formats are available via analog. Only CD is available via S/PDIF.

Kal
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Of course, the Onkyo/Integra will accept ANY output from the player via HDMI. The issue comes down to other matters. If you need the other facilities of the prepro (especially room EQ), then that will do everything for you. If you are more concerned with stereo signal purity and don't need MCH, the JC-2 via XLRs is the choice.

In an ideal world, get the prepro AND the JC-2 or P7!
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Yes, it is really me. I agree with you about the Sony, regardless of the context (except for HT).

Kal
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