If you are getting the 978, I'd think the BDP-93 would be the way to go. The BDP-95's upgrades are going to have the biggest pay-off if you are using an older processor (Model 990, Model 970, Model 950, or something like an Anthem AVM20 or AVM30) or if you are using it in a two-channel analog system (either by itself or in conjunction with a surround setup).