Stupid question alert
Back when I purchased my first dvd player i had the option of getting one that decoded the Dolby Digital before sending it to the receiver. (if my mind serves me correct)
soo.. are blue ray players created the same now? do they decode prior to sending it to the receiver?
If I purchase a UMC-1, which to my understanding will do all of the processing, which blue ray should I purchase? So it sounds like I wont need one with all of the bells and whistles because I'm going with the processor/amp route..I'm thinking 3-400 range but of course would like to spend as little as possible without compromising quality. thanks in advance.

Back when I purchased my first dvd player i had the option of getting one that decoded the Dolby Digital before sending it to the receiver. (if my mind serves me correct)
soo.. are blue ray players created the same now? do they decode prior to sending it to the receiver?
If I purchase a UMC-1, which to my understanding will do all of the processing, which blue ray should I purchase? So it sounds like I wont need one with all of the bells and whistles because I'm going with the processor/amp route..I'm thinking 3-400 range but of course would like to spend as little as possible without compromising quality. thanks in advance.