audio from comcast and other providers

Thanks!

On the back of this particular set ( 2008 Samsung ln32a650a ) there are audio outs (rca) which I assume are coax? and a single digital audio out (optical). Which do you suggest. jj

Avoid the audio outputs from the TV. If you can go directly from the cable box to the stereo it will sound much better. The TV will just add unwanted noise.
By the way, don't expect the cable music to sound anywhere nearly as good as a cd. This is compressed music.

Yep. Again, more compressed digital content = lower musical fidelity!
Even with Ipods, we have moved to convenience, and away from ultimate sound quality!
I think people don't really care, in- mass, about soundquality. they'd rather have convenience.
amazing!...

Hi again,

How do you go from the cable box to the stereo? Which connections do you use? How do you include the tv in this scenario? jj

On my brighthouse box , the cable will carry the video and audio to the TV . The left and right audio out , from the back of the cable box , then goes to my integrated amp .

Also the "CD quality " music only channels sound better than the VH1 , MTV and CMT music channels . Trade off , no video ! There is always a trade off .

Good luck .