oppo 83 se or oppo 83

I had the 83 and upgraded to the 83 SE. I do use the analog outs for all audio output and the SE sounds better in every aspect. But the 83 is also a very high quality unit.

There is no difference between them for HDMI and the only PS differences are to support the different needs of the DACs.

Kal

Elizabeth, in your case definitly save the $$$ and get the 83. Like I said it is avery high quality unit. As for the Audio Advisor selling the units, if the price is the same I would buy direct from Oppo. If you have any warranty issues which I did when I got my 83 SE they ask you if you bought from them or a third party, I am not sure what the difference would be but it may be that you would have to deal with Audio Advisor who would then deal with Oppo, I do not know that for a fact you would have to contact Oppo and ask them. I will say that Oppos' customer service is top notch my 83 SE had a problem when I received it, I contacted Oppo and discussed the problem directly with one of their engineers and his suggestions did not correct the problem and a new unit was sent out immediately with return shipping charges covered by Oppo.

I too have gotten great customer service from Oppo. They are a "classy" company, with good and fairly priced products. For that reason, I like to support them when I can. Buying directly from them clearly does that, i.e., they get all the profit instead of sharing it with Advisor or someone else.