Have you thought about upgrading your 103 to a linear power supply? This will be a significantly better result than just a stock 203. Though, a 203 with linear power supply would be best. Look at the OPPOMOD website.
Oppo BDP-103 vs UDP-203 audio only
I have a 3 year old OPPO Digital BDP-103 player that is still absolutely perfect. Love it. I use it for HT, digital coaxial audio for music and for multi-channel SACDs via its HDMI output. Performs flawlessly. However I'm thinking of selling it here on Audiogon and upgrading to the UDP-203 primarily for improved audio performance. The new 203 has upgraded improved internal DACs. The 103 has the Cirrus Logic CS4382A 24-bit, 114dB 192kHz PCM & proprietary unlisted DSD value dacs & the 203 uses AKM AK4458VN 115dB 32-bit 768kHz PCM and 11.2 MHz DSD dacs). I don't have native 4K TVs and have no interest in upgrading to that format. Has anyone upgraded to the UDP-203 strictly for audio performance only and has compared both units?
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