Which new OPPO DVD player is the one to get?

Is the 983 expected to have a more quality look/solid construction than the 980 and 981?

02-25-08: Rxlarry99
Is the 983 expected to have a more quality look/solid construction than the 980 and 981?
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For a paltry sum of $350-$400,would be nice, but it ain't gonna happen...

Spoke with Customer Service atOppo and was told that the 980 is actually a newer model than the 981, regardless of the numbering. The 981 has, of course, the Faroudja processing which Oppo says is better for big screens 46" and up.

The 980 has more options for audio and can be had new for $169 or refurbished (factory option, look brand new) for the paltry sum of $135 if ordered by phone.

I ordered a 980 for use in my 2nd system, but I sure intend to A/B it with my Denon 2900, which is due for replacement soon.

I asked this question in another blog, but thought it would be good to ask in this one too: Does anyone know which video upscaling chip the Oppo 983 will have? Faroudja, Silicon Optix Reon, Realta, Gennum?

The 983 has ABT video processing.

Kal