Thank you Mark_H for your reply
Still 2 points are unclear--
1) do I need to change the Bluray player to bitstream out OR stay with PCM for SD DVD played via a Bluray player AND
2)for the Direct Tv HD receiver do I just connect it via HDMI only OR use the coax or optical out.
Thanks again
Joe

My gear: Trinnov CI, 271, 8000.1(SEs), 7200.1 HC (SE), 320s, 3200s, Seaton F18 subs, MS200 (2nd zone), 218, 210.
Other: JVC RS-4100 projector, Lumagen Pro Radiance, Panamorph DCR anamorphic lens, Stewart G4 130 screen, Kaleidescape Strato K, Rvolution 4K player and Zapitti NAS, Oppo BDP-203,Roon Nucleus