I am not new to home theatre. I jumped on the bandwagon way back when. Techniques receiver, Panasonic DVD, Bose Acoustimass early generation stuff but I am ready to go big screen and I am out of touch. This is my shopping list: Denon AVR-3805 receiver, Toshiba 62HMW84 DLP, Toshiba SD5970 DVD. A big part of my decision came down to HDMI compatibility between the TV and the DVD. BUT, the Denon doesn't have it! Is there any advantage to an HDMI connection to the receiver. If not, why all the attention to video inputs on the receiver in the first place. Is it just convenience or am I missing something? OK, HDMI single cable to the DVD, and what audio connection to the receiver for the best sound reproduction? Thanks guys/gals, I really can't get trusted advice locally. Steven C.