CD/DVD Transports to Surround Processor


I'm actively looking at the Meridian 800 & 861 (DVD & Processor, respectively), and was wondering, more generally, if all I need is a DVD Transport into a Surround Procesor. That is, let the Transport pick-up the signal, then forward this onto the Pre-Pro's Processor.
mdorsam
Sounds right. Transport - Pre Amp (Processor) - Amp - Speakers. Thats what I use. If you go digital out between your transport and pre you can use the dac's in your pre-amp for stereo.
Thanks to both of you for your comments: I'm somewhat knowledgeable in this stuff, but them I'm completely lost at times, as well.

Glenn: you comment that I can use the Dac in my pre-amp for 'Stereo', would this be for 5.1, as well, if the Transport and pre-amp are so capable?

Thanks, again.
Mike