Best way to connect TV, blu-ray player, and amp?

[holden_stroker]

Hey guys, I haven't been on here in quite a while, but I just have a quick question for you all!

I have a 55" Sony bravia TV, a Yamaha RXE-563 receiver and a Sony blu-ray player.

I'm just curious as to the best way to connect it all up to get the most out of my equipment. Previously I had my samsung TV running out of the receiver by HDMI, and the DVD player running into the receiver via HDMI. Now, because my TV is now full 1080P, and I may wish to watch 3D movies in the future, what is my best way to connect it. I was unsure whether I should connect it the same way I used to or not. I dont know if this receiver I have will retain the quality and speed passing through the HDMI?

The other option I thought of was to run HDMI from the blu-ray player straight to the TV and then run a separate coax audio lead from the blu-ray player into the receiver. Not sure if that would work, or sync properly though...

Does anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks again,

Matt.

 

[j_garcia]

If your receiver does not handle 3D, which it looks like it does not, then yes you would connect via HDMI directly to the TV. Some 3D Blu-ray players have two HDMI outs for this, so that one can feed the receiver audio via HDMI because you cannot get the higher audio formats via coaxial/optical digital connections.

 

[holden_stroker]

Thanks for your reply.

There is only one output on the Blu ray player. Can I buy a Hdmi splitter and so I can run two Hdmi leads out the back of it? If so, do I need to find one of those that handles high speed as well?