I would agree with Reubent. The stock BDP-83 is an exceptional BR/TrueHD/DTS-Master audio/video player, which is what it is optimized for. As a stock unit, it is a "very good" CD/SACD/DVD-A player, but not exceptional. It isn't designed to be, at the $499 retail price.
However, a BDP-83 well mod'ed for stereo and mch analog audio would be exceptional in all regards, and a "best bargain" in AV today. ModWright also has a mod for the BDP-83 in the works.
However, a BDP-83 well mod'ed for stereo and mch analog audio would be exceptional in all regards, and a "best bargain" in AV today. ModWright also has a mod for the BDP-83 in the works.