Bob, I am an old 2 channel guy too, until about 5 years ago.

Your player has 2 analog outs as well as the digitals. Hook 2 analog RCA cables to CD input and connect digital with your digital coax, then see what sound you like best on CD's.

Optical will likely sound the same as coaxial. When you use analog L & R, you can hear the DAC's in your DVD player vs. using the Outlaw processing. Then you can see which you like best. gonk did this and prefers the 990's processing as he stated earlier in this post.

You should consider a good universal player and see what 5.1 multi channel hi res SACD and DVD-A will do for you!