Huck,

Unless you are hooked up with analog cables or have established the DVD player as the source for processing your audio, your receiver is doing all of the processing. I believe the audio for DVD players really centers around the analog path. Hopefully someone will correct me if I am wrong. I've always viewed DVD players as equipment that provides PQ and also plays CDs if I need the help. But that's just me.

Hey, I notice you are in Niagra Falls. I'm not far away - Rochester.