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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
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willland
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"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
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Thanks to all!
Seems the upgrade will benefit both video and audio.
Will start watching for a deal on the oppo.
Steve
buconero117
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Yes, by buying an oppo 95.
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dbphd
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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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Dbphd,
Your thinking is right where mine is. Have been looking at receivers today.

Considering Denon, Onkyo, Marantz (reading on some of the older units discussed Pop of Death). Can get decent units in the $500 range. Used as a pre in 2 channel with the analogue input from the dac will there be much difference in sound between these 3 or will I be better off to continue using the ref 20 and dac for my 2 channel?
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Have to have a receiver with zone 2 that will play from any source that is connected with analog and would like at least Audysee eq and auto volume control. Any recommendations?
Thanks again.
Steve
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