It's claimed the Oppo 105 has finer volume control because of its superior analog section. It works well in my setup, both for stereo and multichannel. I agree with Marty about the sub, but I'd prefer a simple amplifier to an integrated unit. The Oppo 105 is likely to be up to all the processing you need. If you have multiple analog sources, as I do, then an analog preamp is a good way to go. Analog preamp and amp technology tends to be stable, whereas processor technology is constantly developing. The Oppo 105 provides high quality processor technology at price you can afford to move up when a development comes along that you can't resist.
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