Firstly, apologies if this question has been dealt with before.
I'm about to buy the Onkyo and I know that DD5.1 from a Sky box is only available via the optical output. Could someone advise:
1) If I connect the HDMI and optical leads from the Sky box to the Onkyo, will the amp automatically select the optical input?
2) Is there any advantage of routing the HDMI connection through the amp or is it better to connect it directly to the TV?
3) Any better suggestions?
Many thanks in advance.
I'm about to buy the Onkyo and I know that DD5.1 from a Sky box is only available via the optical output. Could someone advise:
1) If I connect the HDMI and optical leads from the Sky box to the Onkyo, will the amp automatically select the optical input?
2) Is there any advantage of routing the HDMI connection through the amp or is it better to connect it directly to the TV?
3) Any better suggestions?
Many thanks in advance.