HD Advice...HELP!

[Orko Is King]

I currently have a Denon 2910 hooked up to a Hitachi 43FDX10B and will be getting a new plasma (most likely a Pioneer) in a few months. What I want to know is, when I do get my new TV, should I get a new DVD player as well, or stick with the Denon? Keep in mind that since I'll be getting a new TV, a super-expensive DVD player is pretty much out of the question. So should the Denon stay or should I get the Oppo DV-981HD?

Also, what is the difference between the 981HD and the 980H? Will there be a huge jump in picture/sound quality with the new equipment?

 

[KALEL114]

The 980 is actually the superior model. It has 7.1ch compared to the 981 which has 5.1ch. Here's more.

http://www.oppodigital.com/dv981hd/dv981hd_comp.html