And if you want to have a really fun time, try calling up to inquire about digital service (cable or satellite, doesn't matter which) and ask the person on the phone if the box they'll supply you with has digital outputs. Talk about the proverbial deer in the headlights! After the third transfer to someone who could "certainly answer that question," I quit counting. You may or may not ever get the question answered, but it's an entertaining way to kill half an hour or so...

Anyway, that is one advantage satellite definitely has over digital cable. I have my box hooked up with only the optical out and ALL of my audio goes through that cable. I don't have to worry what format it's being broadcast in. My 1050 just detects it and plays it in the best mode!