Bitstreaming DTS-MA and True HD make a big difference?

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Originally Posted by EWL5

Not a fair comparison if you're comparing analog to digital audio over HDMI. With analog, you are relying on the Oppo's DAC's w/no upsampling whereas with bitstreaming/PCM, you are using the Denon AVR's DAC's and upsampling (AL24). Actually, you pretty much agreed with me that the Oppo's analog output isn't anything to write home about.

In most AVR's, the multichannel inputs are merely passed to the amp with no modifications or DSP done by the AVR.

You seemed to be familiar with Denon's product. What's your thought on the DVD-2500BTCI that also has AL24 but only has HDMI as output. Also, do you have to rely on Denon AVR's to take advantage of the AL24 upsampling?