You are correct no other HDMI/DVI sources. None planned either. The TV has another HDMI as well. I do have legacy stuff: tape player, VCR and Sony playstation. I suppose I will run them through the 1070 so I can use the stereo speakers rather then the TV speakers.

What about any audio from the TV to the 1070. I suppose this would only be for TV? Correct. By the way I have no cable TV as we watch little TV.

The reason that you can use the TV for audio is because of the HDMI between the TV and 970HD, correct? I agree I expect I will use the 1070 most of the time.

Now for a religous question. Coaxial versus optical. I assume optical is better for distance, but from my computer experiance I know you have to be careful of kinking.

Thanks