| Re: CD output, digital coax or analog ? Coax. I used to be able to hear a pretty noticeable difference between analog and optical. Technically, leaving the signal in digital form for as long as possible should reduce cable/connection interfereing with the sound, if there is such a problem. I would say coax even if there were no difference, simply because you only need one cable. Cheapness, man. Onkyo 805 | Denon DVD-1920 | Sony 400 disc | Definitive Technology ProTower 400s | ProCenter 100 and PCC2 | BP2x | ProMonitor 100s | Klipsch RSW-10 subwoofer| Otoma HD70 | Play Station 3 | Toshiba HD-A3 |