^^^ What he said. The best way to connect video audio to a high end audio system is simply run the two channels into the high end system. Anything A/V (multi-channel) related will ruin the sound quality. Use a DAC as above if absolutely necessary. The results you can get with this "minimalist" approach can be impressive. https://systems.audiogon.com/systems/8367
Want it Incorporate video into current audio only system,
I have a rather large room which I use for watching TV and listening to music. I would like to be able to connect my smart TV to a preamp/ AV controller that could support a CD/DVD player, turntable, etc. I am not that interested in multi-channel operation but if that was the option I would not it rule it out. My primary concern is the best sound when listening to music. Current analog is Bryston pre, Levinson power, Revel speakers, Thorens turntable. Digital is Oppo 205. Considering Mac MX121/122. Is that overkill?