Which new OPPO DVD player is the one to get?

Kal - know you probably can't say much prior to Stereophile hitting the news stands, but can you tell us if it'll be BluRay compliant or will decode Dolby True HD and DTS-HD and pass as bitstream?

983 is not a Blue-Ray player and, consequently, those CODECs are not relevant.

Kal

Is the 983 expected to have a more quality look/solid construction than the 980 and 981?

02-25-08: Rxlarry99
Is the 983 expected to have a more quality look/solid construction than the 980 and 981?
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For a paltry sum of $350-$400,would be nice, but it ain't gonna happen...

Spoke with Customer Service atOppo and was told that the 980 is actually a newer model than the 981, regardless of the numbering. The 981 has, of course, the Faroudja processing which Oppo says is better for big screens 46" and up.

The 980 has more options for audio and can be had new for $169 or refurbished (factory option, look brand new) for the paltry sum of $135 if ordered by phone.

I ordered a 980 for use in my 2nd system, but I sure intend to A/B it with my Denon 2900, which is due for replacement soon.