Hi, first of all, to Mr. Brix, we have a balanced out mod already worked out for the Oppo. If we do this, the unit will use four of the the nine total discrete analog stages on the mod board, leaving only five more for MCH. I would expect that it would be best for dedicated 2CH balanced analog out and MCH via HDMI to pre/pro, etc., given that only five other channels can be upgraded.
I will update pricing and availability on the site. We have twenty (20) people in the queue right now, so anyone wanting to get on the list need only contact us with 50% deposit.
RE shirtaspants dilemna: It is a difficult one. If you are ONLY concerned about Blue Ray, then I would probably just use it as a transport to Transporter as DAC. If you want to be able to play SACD, Blue Ray, DVD-A and other formats that the Transporter cannot accept, then I would say that the 2CH mod for the Oppo would be worthwhile. The analog stages for the Oppo make it an excellent unit, but it is still not quite as good as the Transporter. It is also 1/2 the price for the mod.
I hope that this helps.
Sincerely,
Dan W.