Analog output for hifi

kijanki, not so sure the specialist understood the manual. Look at p.160 in the manual under advanced settings. There is a selection between Auto and PCM. The PCM setting states, "Digital output signal is fixed to PCM". The statement on p.54 applies to what happens in the Auto setting.

Please understand I'm not trying to start a disagreement. I just want to provide the most correct information. I will investigate further and also look at a new LG manual. Just so you know, I'm retired now but worked in A/V and high end audio for over 25  years, and have even kept myself informed of the latest since retiring.

Not as simple as the Panasonic, but I have found how to set for PCM on the LG. In the user guide, go to 'Tour List of Settings', then

Quick Settings > Sound > Sound Out > Audio Out(Optical/HDMI/ARC) > Digital Sound Out and select PCM.

stanwal, you should be able to set your LG to PCM using the above procedure.

kijanki, I think the problem is that due to the difficulty in finding how to set a TV for PCM output, many just give up, and assume it can't be done. Again, I'll say that it may be possible that a TV could not be set to PCM, however this is not typical.

tls49, Thanks - that is very important info. I've spent 2 hours in the store and could not find it.  It ended all good (I love my Samsung), but Panasonics are nice.

kijanki, you are welcome, glad to help

After reading that a DAC is the way to go, I bought a Schiit multibit bifrost for my Sony TV.  Could not be more pleased after a 2 day break in. The opinions are correct, this is a great DAC.

The DAC was $600 direct from Schiit.

Set the Sony to PCM audio output, and the DAC feeds a Pass X1, Son of Ampzilla 2000, and Magnepan IIIa speakers in my high end home theater.

Wish I used a DAC instead of headphone output sooner!