The analog on the 976 is a pure analog input. So, you can do an A/B comparison and let us know.
Set one input up for analog and another for HDMI, from the Oppo.
Switching from one input to the other which sounds better, through the HDMI, through the analog, or is it indiscernible.


Edited by Helson (02/22/18 01:33 PM)
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