I have similar hardware. A Sony 60” SXRD XBR1 and an Oppo 971.

There have been a few minor Oppo problems. All but one have been corrected by new firmware.

My connection is DVI to HDMI. The remaining glitch is, if I switch the TV input to DVD before the DVD is powered on, the TV will not sync with the DVD player. Not a big problem.

As for the performance of the Oppo: TERRIFIC! I retired a $2500 ARCAM in favor of the Oppo!

Russ