i use the optical cause i think it is beter than the digital coax. and that is purely my preference, not a fact. if you just have your DVD hooked to the receiver with simple RCA jacks, then you ARE NOT getting the full DTS/DD audio portion of the disc. in fact, i dont even think the DTS format will even play if you arent hooked up with the correct equip.

hope this is helping, and not confusing you even more..? the cable should look like this.

bigjohn

EXCUSE ME, ARE YOU THE SINGING BUSH??