Russ,
Before I read your last paragraph (about buying an Oppo 105), I was thinking the same thing and was about to list its many benefits. But you seem to already recognize how well the 0ppo's features matches your needs, with the exception of no TT input.
There are several moderately priced solutions for the lack of a TT input on the Oppo 105.
I would be more concerned, however, with another drawback with your plan: using a tubed amplifier to power your l+r main speakers for both 2-ch music and ht duties.
I have little doubt that an Oppo 105, paired with your existing equipment, would sound great for both. But, if you plan on using surround sound while watching tv as well as for movies and music, tube replacement costs may prove to be unacceptably expensive.
I highly recommend the Oppo 105, having used one in my dual purpose ht/2-ch music system for the past 8 months, but my amplification is exclusively solid state. You may be better off using a dual system setup; tube amplifier for 2-ch music and solid state for ht and surround music. Since I have no experience running a dual amp system, I'll leave it to those with experience to chime in.
Good luck with your search,
Tim
Before I read your last paragraph (about buying an Oppo 105), I was thinking the same thing and was about to list its many benefits. But you seem to already recognize how well the 0ppo's features matches your needs, with the exception of no TT input.
There are several moderately priced solutions for the lack of a TT input on the Oppo 105.
I would be more concerned, however, with another drawback with your plan: using a tubed amplifier to power your l+r main speakers for both 2-ch music and ht duties.
I have little doubt that an Oppo 105, paired with your existing equipment, would sound great for both. But, if you plan on using surround sound while watching tv as well as for movies and music, tube replacement costs may prove to be unacceptably expensive.
I highly recommend the Oppo 105, having used one in my dual purpose ht/2-ch music system for the past 8 months, but my amplification is exclusively solid state. You may be better off using a dual system setup; tube amplifier for 2-ch music and solid state for ht and surround music. Since I have no experience running a dual amp system, I'll leave it to those with experience to chime in.
Good luck with your search,
Tim