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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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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
jwm
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Which one sounds better through the analog outputs the oppo or the pioneer.
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bacardi
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I think you should look into the Pioneer BDP-09FD flagship universal player. High price of $2200 but have seen it for $1400-1500 online. 7.1 channel audio out, 8 Wolfsen audio DAC's running in dual mode(awesome) for every 7.1 channel, dual HDMI outs-1 for audio-1 for video, BD live ready with 4 gig internal memory, 48bit deep colour, Dolby True HD/DTS-HD, dedicated analogue audio power supply. 16 bit video processing chip. Check it out.......

http://www.canadahifi.com/Pioneer_Elite_BDP-09FD_Blu-ray_Disc_Player_review.php

REGARDS Bacardi
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