The 550 should have SACD support, but probably not DSD-native.
Something to consider for those looking for that option.
I don't think the Panny will play DVD-A discs.
Of course with the Oppo 980H costing just $169 and supporting both DVD-A and SACD (including native DSD output through HDMI) there's very little reason to look at hirez audio for this batch of players.
When Denon, Marantz and Pioneer Elite get into it, could be a different story.
I'm sticking with the PS3 for Blu-ray playback for a year or two. Bitstreaming audio has not impressed me anymore than PCM has.
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