I have my dvd player set to bitstream. Music is great, but on some other systems I have noticed some greater detail. Im talking about a boxed system my father owns. My system kicks the crap out of it for music, but lacks detail in movies. Mine does have a larger sound stage and is much punchier though. I quess in spending this kind of money on sound I want it all. I do realize Im still running the yamaha and probably wont get what Im looking for until I upgrade. I was just hoping for a short term cheap solution to get me buy until I buy a outlaw prepro.