What will I gain by using a 5.1 Analog connection?

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I have new Toshiba HD-XA2 hi def dvd player. It has 5.1 analog outputs. I have just ordered a DB25 cable with rca terminations on the other end to go from my prepro to the dvd player.

Even though my player plays hi def discs, I have chosen to play only standard def discs because of the outstanding quality of the upconverted picture and the larger screen area of the 4:3 format on my setup.

Since I will only be playing standard def dvd's, I will be limited to DD 5.1 and DTS. I won't be playing the hi-def sound formats. Will using a 5.1 analog connection via DB25 from the prepro to the dvd player be better than a digital coax cable that I am now using?

Somehow, on my screen and projector, the hi-def discs don't seem to be as bright as the standard def discs....and I get a much bigger picture on the standard format discs in 4:3.

I have a 16 ft by 12 ft screen. Please see my system page on the link below. I appreciate your help on this....

thanks......mitch

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Topic - What will I gain by using a 5.1 Analog connection? - mitch4t 02:38:29 07/08/07 (2)

RE: What will I gain by using a 5.1 Analog connection? - David Aiken 14:57:36 07/08/07 (1)

Eventually, you'll want good DAC stages somewhere in the system... - oscar 20:32:13 07/10/07 (0)

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