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OPPO BDP-103 (NON Darby)

Hey all, (My mistake, I know it’s Darbee, not "Darby.")
I think I’m finally going to break down and buy a player that plays SACD disks. I know there are not all that many SACD titles available but I tried getting back into vinyl and was not all that happy with the $800.00 table I bought. Perhaps when I can afford a $3,00.00 PLUS turntable I will try again.
Anyway, I currently play DSD & FLAC files via thumb drive with my Marantz network player and CDR via a good Yamaha CD player. My amp & pre-amp are Emotiva and current speakers are B&W.
My thought is to buy an OPPO 103 - NON Darbee addition as I do not expect to use it for anything but 2 channel audio.
So, my qiestion is; how does the OPPO BDP-103 perform when playing Hi-Res audio and especially SACD? Does anyone have first hand experience with other players that may be a better choice for what I want in the same price range? I’ve read that the OPPOs tend to do better with Video play back than audio. Is this true?
I appreciate any & all replies!
wcc10
wcc10 OP
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This one is in Canada, but I have had excellent results with the Krell KAV-280p:


Too bad about the remote. I see High Performance Stereo has two of these available with remote for $1450.00. Krell is generally great stuff from what I've always read but is the remote worth an extra $351.00? Probably not if able to program a generic. Were I to sell the Emotiva Pre I could swing more probably. But under $2,00.00 for sure. Is there anything from bel canto that isn't too old that might fit?

auxinput
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The typical price for the 280p has generally been $1200-1500.  You can sometimes get the proper Krell remote on eBay for under $100. My cousin may have an extra remote that he might sell.  I could ask him, although he might decide to buy that 280p off eBay as he is looking for a backup preamp. He uses the 280p.  We both originally used the Krell HTS 7.1.  He used the HTS as a preamp only and it blew away the Emotiva dac/pre stuff.  The 280p was definitely an improvement over the HTS 7.1 (which was soft in comparison).

Be aware that you might pay extra in import duties since it is shipping from Canada.

i don't have any experience with bel canto.
auxinput
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Here is is another option I would highly consider

https://www.audiogon.com/listings/solid-state-marantz-sc11s1-free-shipping-lower-48-states-2016-07-2...

wcc10 OP
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Yes "aux" that's a nice one. But I don't think I could go with that specific copy as there is some damage. Not at that price. It seems not to be a readily available item as I can't find one anywhere else right now. Will have to keep my eyes open!
leotis
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I have a 103 running a Krell Foundation to Krell TAS to Revel F52 based surround system with JL Audio F112 sub. Using decent, non outrageous, power cords, interconnects and speaker cables. It sounds spectacular. But all the components contribute to the final result. Have ordered a ModWright Oppo 105 to replace the 103 at 8 times the cost of the 103. Won't sound 8X better however. Already have one ModWright Oppo 105 and a couple of 95s. For the price you will never find a better rig than the 103 IMHO. But the rest of the links in the chain are crucial.
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