Adrien and Steve, at least there's a tiny bit of factual basis behind the direct to TV argument; there is a slight additional signal strength loss in going through the receiver. It's too small to be concerned about however, and the convenience factor outweighs it in my view. As David described, the "upconverting" can't possibly increase the quality of the original signal, but is, again, a convenience factor which allows the use of just one type of connection from the receiver to the TV.

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Enjoy the music, not the equipment.