Hi Jack - yes, the analog in from the Oppo BDP-95 sounds much better than digital processing via Cinema 1 on the MX119. This is true even for compressed DD/DTS, and especially true for the uncompressed PCM/Dolby True HD/DTS Master Audio soundtracks which the MX119 does not decode. I highly doubt you are doing anything wrong there with your setup. I connect my digital output from the 95 only to get matrix surround for 2-channel sources and, as mentioned, to help with calibrating audio levels for initial setup which works best if you calibrate the internal processing in the MX119 first.
Feel free to PM me if you would like to borrow my AIX calibration disc and we can make arrangements...
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