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Best Blu-Ray ANALOG Output - Under $1000?

I am ready to buy a Blu-Ray player and am hoping to get a good CD playing boost in the package (currently I use a consumer-level Sony DVD as a transport with optical digital output to my NAD T770 which utilizes Burr-Brown 18 Bit DACs).

I know the Denon DVD-1800BD is a $500 player that utilizes twin 24Bit Burr-Brown DACs. Some of Sony's players (the new BDP-S360 as an example) also advertize as utilizing 24Bit Audio DAC (how many, what type??).

The Oppo option sounds like it could be a home-run...as it would be great to add SACD capability as well...but when will it be released??

Please offer-up your opinions on any of the above or other hidden gems...Sony ES, etc. My priorities are great analog sound output 1st, up-to-date sound processing (seemingly changes weekly) second, SACD capability third, and internet streaming capability fourth (not required but would be nice).

Thanks for your help folks!

Mark
mwilliford
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kotta
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A few weeks back went in an audio/video retailer and spoke w/the owner, whom I have always found to be very honest and knows audio. (His audio history goes way back to the 60's.) He said the Sony Blue-Ray players have superb 2 ch. sound if you wish them to be your cdp. I had the opportunity to set up a little system for a friend whom bought a Sony B-R player and from my brief listening experience, I thought the cd sound was excellent. Go and buy one and give it a try. You will know first-hand if it meets your expectations.
mwilliford OP
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Thanks - yes, there is always the buy-until-you-find something approach...but that tends to complicate marriage...Hah. I have a feeling the player does a fine job if it has 24-bit processing, but I also know the reputation of Burr-Brown processors is well-deserved.

Also like the intriguing idea above of utilizing an external DAC...will have to look into that.

Mark
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audiotomb
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I own three blu ray players
a PS3, Pioneer BDP05FD and just received my OPPO BDP 83

the ps3 loads quick, not that good of audio

Pioneer - great picture and sound - but load times, bd disc rejections, and time to eject a disc - way too long

oppo is a real winner, loads fast, unloads instantaneously
and sounds great. Only $500 haven't tried the dvd-a or sacd but that's an added plus for my ht setup (all in one)
cd's sound good but a stand along will sound better
blu rays sound great!
mwilliford OP
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Is the OPPO ready for purchase now? Sounds like it could be a home-run. What are it's analog DACs?

Kind Regards,

Mark
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audiotomb
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I bought on the first wave after the beta test - invite only

Ric Schultz EVS (of Millenium fame) may do a dac version
he does one for the lower end oppo dvd

email oppo and find out on the purchase timing

my pioneer is second fiddle these days
the oppo plays discs the pioneer rejects
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