Rod, I would be willing to bet that the best SQ would be via the SPDIF to the Meridians

with the digital transport mod the jitter is at a bare minimum with the SPDIF outputs, that is due mainly to the updated clock, the shielding, power supply mods and analog section disable helps as well

I think the modified Oppo will please anyone out there audio wise

thanks

-Gary Murrell
http://www.custom-ht.com/oppopowerbuy.html
My Personal HT setup