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Oppo 83 SE wich would be best for my system vs 83

Hi

I would like to know if anyone can share with me, if the SE will be a noticable differece, or marginal over the 83.

I have a Arcam 300 reciever, BDP400 Mirage Sub, Allisons fronts , center and rear speakers. Above average. I'm using the Cambriddge -Azur 540D DVD player, actually very good picture and sound is good, not excellent.( playes NTS & Pal)

I don't need to play SACD or CD, just DVD.
and I want to use the Audio outs to the Arcam.

Question: Will I really notice the Audio sound worth spending the extra $400 or so over the 83R?

I actually not trying to save the $400, just want to know if this makes quality audio sence?

Thanks
peter
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kr4
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With any decent quality system, the answer is simple. If you are using the analog outputs of the player (as the OP seems to be), get the SE for the improved DACs. If you are using the HDMI or coax/optical output, save your money and get the 83.

Kal
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First, I was speaking only about audio quality. Video quality is identical in the two players.

Second, HDMI will be superior for a digital display, such as with modern flat panel devices.

Kal
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Longhornguy wrote:
Just to clarify, (please excuse my noobness)so having the audio coming from the 7.1 analog outputs will have a higher quality signal than using HDMI?
I did not say that and I do not believe that. (Some do.)

What I said was that IF you are using the analog outputs of the player, the 83SE is recommended over the 83. Because I can, I use HDMI.

Kal
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04-07-10: Nglazer: Is there any difference in DAC's used for SACD in 83 vs 83SE?
Yes. The DACs for all the formats are different.

If so, is there an audible difference in performance to justify the price differential?
Yes, see http://stereophile.com/musicintheround/music_in_the_round_41/#

Will be using coax out for DVD's.
Not HDMI?
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