I would really like to hear what you think of the AV7005...I have been thinking of the same swap (I have 990/7500) I recently purchased an Oppo BDP-103;I have it connected to the 990 via 7.1 analog outputs, HDMI out directly to the Samsung Plasma. The sound is fantastic, i.e., BluRay movies, and especially SACD's. Video is great and, also, all streaming services are available and nice to have....

In the Oppo speaker configuration menu, I set all speakers to large, 7.1 down mix (I also have a B&K ST202 2-channel amp hooked up to my 990, for my rear surrounds). I don't know if that is proper setup for 7.1 analog, but remember reading online somewhere that that would be best way to do it....I would assume that the 990 would take care of bass management.

You may find good info at AVS Forum in the Oppo BDP-103 users thread.
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Anthem MRX-500/ Outlaw 7500, Paradigm Studio 100's Fronts, Paradigm CC-590 Center, Phase Technology Dipole rears , Martin Logan Dynamo sub, Oppo BDP-103, DIRECTV H22-200 DVR HD receiver, Samsung PN60E8000 3D Plasma 60"
2nd System
B&K ST 202 Amp, Outlaw 990, Rotel RCD 1072CD, Yaqin CD 1 Tube Buffer, Apogee Centaur Minors, Phase Technology Model 10 Sub, Rotel RP-855 turntable, Panasonic DMP-BD30, DIRECTV H21-700 DVR HD receiver, Free Agent Home Theatre+, Vizio 40" LED