2-ch analog, oppo?

I'm interested in 2 channel analog only. Which might be better, oppo 980(new), denon 2900, pioneer dv47, cambridge 540, etc(used)...? I've read all the posts on the oppo, but I'm confused if all the great audio reviews are using as transport with dac. My equipment is klipsch kg 3.5's, aragon 2004 mk II, yamaha rxv-659, and heartland cables. I like a brighter, snappier sound. Oh yeah, my current player is a cheap pioneer dvd($80 from walmart).