Processor upgrade from Integra 9.8?

I have an Onkyo Pro SC885 processor with a Oppo BDP 95 and run 2.1 and 5.1 multichannel analogue from the Oppo as it kills the Onkyo processing. I can even utilize the DTS Master Audio and Dolby Digital Plus through analogue too. the 2 channel from the Oppo 95 is also exceptional too compared to the Onkyo which is fair. I had talked with a fella from Onkyo which said the upgrade processor which is the 5508 would not be a huge upgrade in sound quality from the 885. It does have few more options than mine of course but not worth the money. Assuming the extremely highest caliber of the Sabre32 Reference ES 9018 from ESS Technology was defeating my Onkyo I myself would have to probably go to a separate processor like Wyred for Sound as they use ESS technology. Unless someone has a higher experience of decoding than that.

Best regards Bacardi

I am using the analogue in the Oppo.

Regards Bacardi

No through the Oppo 95.

Regards Bacardi

K. Maybe I need to specify my hookup and setup. My apologies:

Parasound power amp 5channel to Onkyo pre outs
5.1 rcas from Oppo to Onkyo
5.1 audio outs from Oppo to 5.1 multichannel ins on Onkyo
Hdmi 1 from Oppo(video only) to Hdmi Onkyo
Onkyo displays Multichannel Direct

Are you saying that I am hearing analogue from the Onkyo and not Oppo?

Regards Bacardi

I've tried the Hdmi but thought the Multichannel analogue sounded better. What would you suggest for Analogue pre? Someone suggested the Parasound P7 to me awhile back.

Regards Bacardi

Fplanner2010, my Onkyo Pro processor display shows Multichannel Direct but it won't show Audyysey. I am running analogue with Oppo 95. I guess it's not possible.

Regards Bacardi