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Blu ray upgrade?

Consider me confused. All the new formats make my head spin. Haven't been keeping up so have questions.

Current receiver (Denon 2802) does not decode new formats but does have 5.1 analog inputs. If I buy a BR player (Oppo 93) with 7.1 analog output will I hear a significant difference with Blu Ray movies/concerts in sound quality from my current 5.1DD? What differences should I expect.
Thanks
Steve
scoly1
sthomas12321
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IMO HD audio is a huge upgrade even on cheaper systems.
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willland
846 posts
 
"IMO HD audio is a huge upgrade even on cheaper systems."

I totally agree. Lossless formats DTS-MA and Dolby TrueHD are far superior to their lossy counterparts DTS and Dolby Digital, even with 5.1 analog. More detail, more "hidden" information in the sountacks are revealed, and just an overrall fullness than with the older codecs.

Bill
scoly1 OP
74 posts
 
Thanks to all!
Seems the upgrade will benefit both video and audio.
Will start watching for a deal on the oppo.
Steve
buconero117
2,311 posts
 
Yes, by buying an oppo 95.
dbphd
1,633 posts
 
If you insist on using analog input, then you should spend the extra $500 to buy the Oppo 95 rather than the 93. A smarter bet might be to use that extra $500 toward a new receiver that does process the lossless codecs.

db
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