Thanks for everyone's input. So, if I'm understanding this correctly, having a 2 channel or 6 channel DVD/SACD player, the 2 channel or 6 channel only comes into play with a SACD? If I have a DTS receiver with 5.1 or 6.1 capability and I decide to play a SACD, on a 2 channel machine like the 9000ES, the audio will only come out of the front main speakers and nothing from my rears or center? I'm assuming having a 2 channel or 6 channel machine doesn't affect DVD or redbook CD playback? Thanks again for educating a novice hi-fi person.
Stupid question from novice hi-fi person
This question may seem basic for some but, i'm still going to ask. Besides the internal components, what's the difference between a 2 channel DVD/SACD player like the Sony 9000ES and a 6 channel DVD/SACD like the Sony NS-900V? I guess what I'm really trying to get at is - I don't really understand the difference between a 2 channel and a 6 channel machine if they're both going through a DTS reciever.