My 990 still sounds great with the Oppo BD83SE . I was attracted by the internet connectivity, which strangely none of my current components have, and
and the super EQ capabilities of the 998. The only real advantage that the 978 offers me is Audessy, I step down from what I really want. I think I'll just wait for the uber unit.
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HT:
990/770
Oppo BD83SE
Pioneer Elite DV-47A
Magnavox HDMR513h DVR/DVD-R
Sony DVD megachangers-2
Sony CD megachangers-2
Monster power centers-2
Sony 48" rear projection SDTV
Roku video player
JVC AL-A158 Turntable
Polk RT-2000s,CS-650,XS-650s,RT80s
LFM-1EX
Hsu VTF-1
12" Velodyne

Family room:
OPPO 970
Sony 32" direct view HDTV
Denon 3801
Rolk RMs