I have the Cable box to the TV via HDMI, then connect the TV to the 970 via optical. This way I can watch HDTV without having to fire up the whole system. Is it possible that I may need an optical connection from the cable box to the 970 also?
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Outlaw 970 pre/pro
Emotiva XPA-2, XPA-5, ERC-1, ET-3, ERM-6.3 center, (4)ERD-1 surrounds
Excelsior Custom L/R, eD Dual 13 Av.2 DIY (A7s-650), Velodyne SMS-1
Dual 506 TT/Grado Gold cartridge, Oppo BDP-83
Pioneer CT-WM70R Cassette
JVC HR-S9800U SVHS, JVC HM-DM30000U HD/VHS
Cablevision HD/DVR, Samsung LN52A650, APC H15

VINTAGE
1950's Emerson TV
1962 Fisher 800B (tube receiver)
1962 Garrard Turntable