Advise needed... aka how to replace the Oppo

I have a Oppo BDP-95 that I've used as a combined audio and HT source for the last couple of years. Truly a great machine! As a result of a move, I can now separate my HT from my stereo, so I will need an additional source. The options are really keeping the BDP-95 as a 2-ch digital source and get a new BluRay for the HT, but I've already gone through the process of making the BDP-95 region free (which is important to me) so it kind of makes sense to keep it in the HT.

So, if I get a new source for the 2-ch set up, what should I get? Would prefer one with a balanced output (although not a must, it's desired... everything else is balanced in my stereo set up). Price around $1000-1500 used. Any suggestions? If there's nothing better than the Oppo, then of course the option is always there to stick with that...