Who is planning to buy the oppo-95 and...?

OPPO is changing direction IMO. I think they see the money they can make by marking things up in the hi end audio world. I have moved on...

I think you are onto something there Sthomas and the water gets murky real quick in that end of the hobby.

I am buying it. The last DVD player I bought was 1200 so 900 is a bargan.

I don't understand the changing direction comment. Oppo continues improving their products, and one can still get "in" at $499. And look at one gets for that amount of money; to say nothing of the 30 day trial and the great customer service. I personally think the higher-end product is a bonus for those who "just" something better. The price of the 95 will still be a long way from many much more expensive products in this category.

I have not connection to Oppo. I just think they provide great value at any given price point.

When both of the CRT'S die, I'll go all out. The '95 will one of the items I get. BK & MD offer the cheeseburger as an upgrade to hamburgers. Better products cost more and they have to compete to stay above ground.