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

The video is excellent; every time I put on a disc to watch a part of a movie, I get so engrossed that I typically end up watching the rest of the movie through the end.

"can't you use a single RCA digital or Toslink for 5.1?"

I believe these are considered inferior connection paths compared to full set of 5.1 analogs or HDMI, even for downmixed output.

"I thought the Oppo 95 was aimed at those who preferred analog output for music, and that only its analog differs from the $500 BDP 93."

It's very much more than that. You may wish to check currently available reviews and intercomparisons.

That said, the BDP-93 sure looks like a good value, esp with used prices headed south.

The receiver does not handle HDMI so I have been running 5.1 analog direct (no processing by the receiver) so the blu-ray player does the coding.

I am looking for a new blu-ray player as the Samsung BDP20 gives me fits from time to time. Seems like the Oppo 95 is the one to get. It'll be on my Christmas list.

While it would be nice to upgrade from a receiver to separates, but that's not happening anytime soon. When it does, it'll be a Anthem 50v, most likely.