IMO unless analog performance was an important factor in the equation then I'd be looking elsewhere for an upgrade for the reasons you mentioned.
I've just gone back to my old Integra Research RDC7 processor using the 6 channel analog inputs in order to get the lossless HD codecs and couldn't be happier. The Oppo 83 is doing the conversion to LPCM onboard. I may eventually replace this with an SE.
The G68 was a little smoother, but I don't play music, only movies on this system, so I couldn't justify keeping it in my HT once the DSPs had departed. I really didn't want the thought of another PSU failure clouding my enjoyment any longer.
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