I have an old oppo DVD 980 which at the time boasted great audio output. Since then I have intalled an olive musica as my server and 2 channel CD player.

The sound on that is great for 2channel.

My opppo in comparison has left me wanting. I seem to be happy with the DVD audio when watching Video but the 7.1 analog output leaves much to be desired. Thin Bass and not the best sound. This is because I have been collecting SACD and DVD-A's the last few years and want to play them for all their glory.

Im resigned that I need an upgrade. The oppo 83 with promised audio seemed like a good choice until of course the 83SE presented itself. I thougt it would make a nice holiday present but low and behold they new 93 is out and the 83SE discontinued.

My question is would the new 93 audio be equal at least to the new 93? I have read Oppo will replace the 83SE with a whole new line at a later date.

I stayed with DVD as Im happy with its video performance. I loved the inexpensve model opppo had with its players as I could upgrade for a small amount while the formats changed. I think Blue Ray will go away soon enough and we just stream our movies via internet soon enough. Ideas and thoughts?