From what I understand, my 950 has 6 analog inputs (5.1): Front R/L, Sur R/L, Center, Sub.

If I'm not running a Sub and turn off the 950 analog Bass Management, am I correct in assuming the Sub (.1) analog channel would be just sitting there unused?

If that's true, could I not utilize the 950's unused analog Sub input for another channel (ie: Sur Back)?


I would like to connect a Blu-ray player's analog outputs to the 950: Front R/L, Sur R/L, Center, Sur Back. Blu-ray player settings would be 6 Large Speakers - no Sub. 950 would be volume control only.


Basically, I would use the 950 analog inputs for 6.0 instead of 5.1. Still 6 channels, just a different signal (Sur Back) going through the 950's sub analog input.

Would that work or am I out to lunch?