With a BDP-83SE and the 990, I would like to avoid using the 990's DAC if possible. I have a 5.0 system with full range fronts and the center and rears being pretty good down to near 40 Hz.

Using the 7.1 analog direct inputs, I understand that all speakers must be set to large to avoid A/D/A conversion. I assume "all" means "all" so in a 5.0 system, I would still have to set the SW and Rear Surrounds in the 990 to large to avoid the conversion.

I could then have the player do the speaker adjustments.

But then I also have to consider my other sources--mainly my cable TV. In particular, with all the speakers set to large, would there be missing bass in the center and rears.

Am I thinking about this correctly? Any thoughts?