I use my DVD player as well for CD playback. I have the digital optical going to the receiver for surround sound 5.1 (HT - DVD playback). I'm sure that your receiver will also have a CD input like mine. What I did was run the analog audio output (L/R) from the DVD player to the receiver's CD input (L/R). When I play CD's through the DVD player I select CD as the source. I use my sub as well since I'm still looking to upgrade from my satellites.

Aeromos