Well, I just cannot see the point in paying $500 to Pioneer, with their history, when there is already a reference player thats proven at that point. Im just using the Oppo as my main player and skipping Pioneer. As much as I want to try the 53fd, it's hard to justify it when there is a player out there already that does it right. Why even bother?
I think that player will fall more inline for folks who like PQLS, or just feel the need to have that Elite badge sitting around. I just dont see them doing it "better" than Oppo.