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Using TV as Audio Hub?

OK - That title probably makes no sense. Here's the situation. In our guest room/playroom/gameroom, we have a 37" LG LED TV, with the following sources: DirecTV receiver, Sony BDP, Apple TV and Wii. I want to hook up a pair of PSB bookshelf speakers I have lying around for a simple 2-channel system.

I want to get a simple receiver or all-in-one type unit to run the sound to the speakers.

Since all of the sources are already hooked up to the TV set, and the TV has an optical output for audio, I could just run a Toslink cable from the TV to a DAC and small integrated amp (or a combo DAC/Integrated), and let the TV handle the source switching.

If I do this, will the sound quality be materially worse than if I ran all of the sources directly to the receiver for audio?

I was considering getting something like the Wadia 151 PowerDAC ($800) or an NAD VISO TWO ($500).

Thoughts? Simple is best.
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elevick
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Consider running a key or several pieces from the tv and also directly to your new Peachtree. That way, you have the convenience of everyone using the stereo controlled by the tv and when you feel critical, you can avoid the tv connection muddling things up.
I am positive that my tv's digital out is in no way as good as running source direct to my system.
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