"I really wish I could find something that was more focused on the sound quality and basic features rather than having 11 or more channels and formats that have very little support and require numbers and placement of speakers that is well beyond most peoples reach, not to mention it's well beyond the WAF of most spouses!"

That's why I suggested the 975..."The Outlaw 975 does 192/24 as well, not as much overkill, and any DSD needs could be handled by the Oppo's audio output config menu."

Have you looked into one of these, in place of wireless?

http://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-Extension-Extender-200-Feet-HDMI-EXTC/dp/B001PT1A7C