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    is connecting my TV optical out to Analog Receiver's Phono Input a bad idea?

    thanks, jay32257! I did think to run a better test. when I first hooked it up, I had some drama playing. I tried a Rush documentary last night. it did not take long before the sound became distorted. I switched back to another input. it's a little annoying that I have to turn my volume up quite...
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    is connecting my TV optical out to Analog Receiver's Phono Input a bad idea?

    I have a Panasonic Plasma TV with an optical audio out. I have an Onkyo Receiver with component audio in. CD and Tape are in-use already. I have an optical-to-analog adapter. I tried using the "Video 1" input on my Onkyo. The sound was very, very low compared to the CD carousel (using CD input)...