Ok, so it sounds like for my 2.0 setup, HDMI -> HDMI ARC with a AVR -> 2.0 would be essentially the same as HDMI -> Optical -> 2.0?
Also - stupid question, but since I have a trashy TV, is there a potential that my TV is somehow downgrading the quality between the HDMI in and optical out? Or...
If I plug an HDMI Chromecast into my TV's HDMI in, then use Optical out -> DAC -> amp -> RCA -> passive speakers, am I losing any quality at the HDMI to Optical stage? I know that TVs have bad DACs, but since HDMI and optical are both digital, is my TV able to convert this without losing...
Thanks - yeah I don't see myself upgrading anytime soon, but nice to keep that option open.
What speaker/DAC combo would you go with in this price range?
Hi everyone, I want to create an audio setup for TV/Movies in my living room. The speakers are 6ft away from the couch and will be directly in front of a wall. For music listening, I need the sound to reach 10ft behind the speakers (dining room). I have a budget of $500 CAD.
Source: Movies/TV...