RE:"I am using the 963 as a dedicated multi-channel SACD player with excellent results. I have the Oppo 971 for playing DVD's video's, the 971 is by far better for video. Can't comment on SACD sound quality between the 963 and 971, I like the sound quality of the 963 so I never compared."
The OPPO 971 doesn't do SACD.
The 970 does it very well.
NOBODY can tell me it isn't one of the best deals in audio today. While I'm saving for my high-end universal(whatever that will be) I bought the OPPO to replace my Rotel 1072. The OPPO is so much more revealing on CD. SACD is new to me so I can't say how well it does in comparison to any other SACD player, but it sounds great!
For reference, my system is BW802D's fed by Bryston 4BSST amp and Bryston 26P pre-amp. Room is 16 x 30 with 12' vaulted ceiling at one end and 9' at other. Video is thru a 55" Samsung HDTV via component outputs. Video is so good I will not buy another TV until this one dies.
...just my 2 cents worth
The OPPO 971 doesn't do SACD.
The 970 does it very well.
NOBODY can tell me it isn't one of the best deals in audio today. While I'm saving for my high-end universal(whatever that will be) I bought the OPPO to replace my Rotel 1072. The OPPO is so much more revealing on CD. SACD is new to me so I can't say how well it does in comparison to any other SACD player, but it sounds great!
For reference, my system is BW802D's fed by Bryston 4BSST amp and Bryston 26P pre-amp. Room is 16 x 30 with 12' vaulted ceiling at one end and 9' at other. Video is thru a 55" Samsung HDTV via component outputs. Video is so good I will not buy another TV until this one dies.
...just my 2 cents worth