Oppo BDP-95 - First Impressions

[Toccata]

Originally Posted by jdandy

Toccata.......There is no confusion about the Oppo BDP-95 analog outputs. They pass analog signals to your preamp, not digital, neither PCM or DSD. The DSD decoding is done in the BDP-95 through the ESS DAC's and sent to the analog outputs just like any other SACD player.

Oops...I mis-spoke/wrote! I meant if the signal were converted to DSD or PCM before the HDMI outs. I assume the DACs decode to analog, hence the 'A' in DAC! Maybe I'll chance the expenditure of a multi-channel cable and see for myself. The 95 is supposed to have superior DACs--probably better than the Sony receiver has.