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Blu ray upgrade?

Consider me confused. All the new formats make my head spin. Haven't been keeping up so have questions.

Current receiver (Denon 2802) does not decode new formats but does have 5.1 analog inputs. If I buy a BR player (Oppo 93) with 7.1 analog output will I hear a significant difference with Blu Ray movies/concerts in sound quality from my current 5.1DD? What differences should I expect.
Thanks
Steve
scoly1

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scoly1 OP
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Thanks to all!
Seems the upgrade will benefit both video and audio.
Will start watching for a deal on the oppo.
Steve
scoly1 OP
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Dbphd,
Your thinking is right where mine is. Have been looking at receivers today.

Considering Denon, Onkyo, Marantz (reading on some of the older units discussed Pop of Death). Can get decent units in the $500 range. Used as a pre in 2 channel with the analogue input from the dac will there be much difference in sound between these 3 or will I be better off to continue using the ref 20 and dac for my 2 channel?
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Have to have a receiver with zone 2 that will play from any source that is connected with analog and would like at least Audysee eq and auto volume control. Any recommendations?
Thanks again.
Steve
scoly1 OP
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Realremo
Thanks for the thoughts.
My thinking was that a much newer processor with the Dac60 converting dig to anal. might match or surpass the s/q of the dac+B&K Ref 20 (h/t processor) that I use now for 2ch.

The ref20 2ch with dac60 was compared years ago to the denon 2802 +dac and I found the ref 20 combo superior. Realizing that it is mainly the vol pot I just figured the newer processor might be superior. Will have to do the comparison again.

After the newer processor and BR player will come a new pre for 2 ch.
Thanks again,
Steve
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