I got a bit confused from your post. In this case the tv/display device is the most important item and seems to be left out of your post.The basics dictate if you have this HDMI input on your tv, that, is what you should be using.--Then you should be using a source that has HDMI-out.i.e.the cable co.'s 8300-hd cable box,as an example. When and if you go for HD-DVD or Blue Ray you must use this hdmi for 1080 resolution;otherwise it will revert to 720. The new audio for these new formats require an hdmi capable receiver--- or the 5 analog inputs from the new player.---
To recap you have audio AND video conciderations---these are mostly only important when you move to the new formats.---BTW, this is why there is so much buzz re. 1080p tvs and all the newer/better avr's have hdmi switching.
To recap you have audio AND video conciderations---these are mostly only important when you move to the new formats.---BTW, this is why there is so much buzz re. 1080p tvs and all the newer/better avr's have hdmi switching.