insert the word "supposedly" liberally below:
980 is an audio unit that happens to upconvert DVDs
981 is a video unit that happens to play SACD/DVD-A's
983 has the best of both worlds, and priced accordingly
Google the 980 unit and you'll find plenty of discussions about its audio capabilities and potentials.
I have a 981 hooked up to a DAC. Although one can play SACD via its analog output, the unit by itself without a DAC is just lacking at the top and bottom ends.
980 is an audio unit that happens to upconvert DVDs
981 is a video unit that happens to play SACD/DVD-A's
983 has the best of both worlds, and priced accordingly
Google the 980 unit and you'll find plenty of discussions about its audio capabilities and potentials.
I have a 981 hooked up to a DAC. Although one can play SACD via its analog output, the unit by itself without a DAC is just lacking at the top and bottom ends.