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Oppo DBP-83 SE
Sure. There are comments all over the Internet. There's a dedicated thread on AVSforum, too.Kal 
Is a Sub worth the bother?
Amen. It would be one step forward and two back. You might just keep your eyes open for a used sub of decent quality since you are not in a big rush.Kal 
My Dream SubWoofer - does it exist?
Have you looked at the newer REL subs?Kal 
My Dream SubWoofer - does it exist?
Or a downward firing sub with a Velodyne SMS-1.Kal 
Pre/pro upgrade
Bob-I am curious to find out what speakers you are using that will do "the typical auto setup stuff (level matching, phasing, time delays and room mode correction)."Kal 
Blu-ray multi-channel analog vs. HDMI
Cannot say since I do not know much about the various AVRs but the limited DSP should be a clue that the 605 is not a product on which attention to audio quality was lavished.Kal 
Warm Sounding Surround Receiver
Neutral is not necessarily sterile. Your room's acoustics play a much larger role in this than does any difference among receivers.Kal 
Blu-ray multi-channel analog vs. HDMI
The real advantage of going HDMI, aside from the convenience, is to make available the more sophisticated bass/channel management, post-processing and room equalization in the processor/AVR. How have you assessed the influence if these on your del... 
Anyone listened to PSB Synchrony Ones?
Mlauner: "i ended up with the PSB T-6 for less money but was a toss-up"Which T6? New or old series?Kal 
OPPO 83SE vs Anthem D1 DACS
The SE upgrade applies to the analog outputs from both the two channel DAC and the multichannel DAC, although somewhat differently. Thus, you can take advantage of it for stereo or multichannel, including Blu-Ray, if you choose to.Kal 
Has my Meridian 506 become an expensive door stop?
AFAIK, Meridian sourced these transport mechanisms from a third party and did not make them. Therefore, there might be someone with a stock of these. First, you have to find out what mechanism it is and, second, you have to find out who may have t... 
OPPO 83SE vs Anthem D1 DACS
For BluRay, the issues are the same as for other media.Kal 
OPPO 83SE vs Anthem D1 DACS
Keep in mind that bass management on the Oppo is pretty crude and that going direct means depriving yourself of decent bass management and roomEQ.Kal 
onkyo sc885/886 or integra 9.8/9.9?
Old news. Discussed ad nauseam on AVSforum and reviewed by all the usual suspects, including me. They are, of course, discontinued but are still outstanding, especially in the current market.http://www.stereophile.com/musicintheround/108mitr/http:... 
Review: Sony SCD-XA5400ES CD Player
It has a digital output but not for SACD, of course.Kal