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Originally posted by Retep:
Having the BDP-83 for just a short while, I found the 7.1 direct for DVD's much better than the optical. I'm not sure why, but with the optical I have to turn the volume up quite a bit more to reach the same db as I did with the 980H or the 7.1 direct. The 7.1 direct is much more open and clear. There is a huge difference and I didn't notice this much of a difference with the 980H direct or digital, nor did I notice a big decibel difference. I have the BDP-83 set at 192 LPCM.

Gonk... I believe and your wife had the same experience?

Fantastic palyer. Very fast compared to my Pioneer BDP-51FD
When the multichannel analog and HDMI into an Onkyo 885, I haven't noticed that pronounced a level difference, but I do recall that the output level of the multichannel analog is higher than for the stereo analog (it's designed that way, based on some recommendations from the company that OPPO partnered with to develop the design of the analog section).

I have been very impressed with the quality of the BDP-83's analog section. It's really a very good performer.
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