How to hook up BD Player using 7.1ch Audio Out

Does the av have hdmi?

DVI only.

Marantz SR8500.

I think you would use coaxial cables or optical cables if it has that option

But are both coaxial or optical cables better sounding than 7.1ch direct?

Thank you.

What do you use to hook up a 7.1 ch BD player from the player's audio out to the AV receiver's 7.1 ch Audio in? Normal phono leads?

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I've used RCA-to-RCA cables such as these (x 4).

I think RCA to RCA is best like Eljay said

As stated, use RCA cables from the 7.1 output of the BDP to the AVR's 7.1 input. Since your AVR does not have HDMI, this is the only way that you will be able to get lossless (DTS-MA and DD-TruHD) audio.

The link to the RCA cables in eljay's post is a good recommendation; you will need 4 pair (8 total for L, R, C, LS, RS, LR, RR, and LFE) for a 7.1 connection.

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wenzu78 said:

But are both coaxial or optical cables better sounding than 7.1ch direct?

Thank you.

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No. They cannot carry lossless multichannel as can analog and HDMI.

RCA-to-RCA it is then.

Could anyone point me to a similar UK online store as the postage will be sky-high on the cables suggested.

Thank you ever so much for your help guys.

Lawrence