Why no digital out support with DVD aud

Hi,
I just installed my DVD dri've this week and was excited to try the DVD audio sampler disk I got with my Audigy2 platinum.
After I inserted the DVD audio disk, I got the following message, in a pop up...
" Digital output or recording is not supported when playing back DVD-Audio.
Please ensure that your audio outputs (lineouts) are connected to the analog inputs ouf your speaker system or receiver. Please also ensure that you have selected the correct speaker configuration. "
I am disappointed that I cannot send my optical out signal to my reciever. One of the main reasons I got this card was to use one cable (optical) to my receiver to help reduce the rats nest of wire. and I was wondering if I purchased digital speakers would I be unable to hear DVD audio on them?
My final question is why cant I get a digital output from the ultimate digital music format?
Curious, M

mmcelarn wrote:thanks for the feedback. so I wouldnt be able to hear DVD-A music via digital speakers?
No - not unless they have analog inputs also.
It's ironic that as tech advances the resolution of music, the formats being most widely adopted by the people are regressing!
I agree! Recording companies have their panties in such a wad over, heaven forbid, someone making a copy, that it keeps the music from being the best it can be! Seems like there is always a trade-off when music formats get better. Such as CD and vinyl - we traded quality for convienience. And, I admit, I like my MLP 5. surround sound so much that I'll give up a digital connection. I grew up in the baby boomer concert generation and NOTHING beats reliving the experience!. Pop Yes, Fragile in the player and close my eyes and I'm 8 again! As you can see, I'm a huge DVD-A fan!
BTW, you probably won't be rushing out to buy the Meridian. They're $7,000 (USD)!!!

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