Nobody has mentioned Denon's other new Universal player, the 2011, that has all the streaming features of their entry level player, combined with the Anchor Bay processors, for $799. So even if the scaling of the little unit isn't up to snuff, and therefore a deal breaker for those on the market for a Universal player, they still have a viable option on the table.
Yes Oppo has established itself as a reputable company with the BDP83, however I think the Denon name still draws more respect. So for $300 dollars more it seems to have everything (7.1 analog out section as well) the Oppo unit has, plus all those new streaming features. I think it will be hard to overlook all that when deciding which to get.
Sounds like Oppo has a 'New' Universal player to build!
