Use or sell/replace Oppo UDP-203?
I bought and intended to unbox a UDP-203 in the summer of 2017 and then Hurricane Harvey happened. We have been treading water since then, but are about to move back into a permanent (larger) residence, where I will be able to again set up a AV area. But, we never really had a DVD/BR collection, the world has changed, and I don't really see us again using a player for physical video discs. On the other hand, I have a nice CD collection and foresee upgraded streaming audio in the future. Initially, listening (and theater) will be via a Cambridge Audio CRX120, but I am open to adding an integrated amp and DAC/streaming device for 2 channel audio. I should probably add that I am old, getting lazy, and the hearing isn't what it used to be - I can foresee eventually moving on from CDs and just streaming (especially if Spotify would ever get their high-res act together).
So, what to do? Should I unbox the new Oppo and use it for CDs, or better to sell it for its current inflated value, and use the money for a CD player and/or streaming device? If the latter, equipment suggestions are appreciated. TIA.
My goal was better audio for CD’s and SACDs, video not the goal. People rave about Oppo’s, I was encouraged here, I tried 3, didn’t find any audio superiority, sold them, kept going, found two preferred players, CD only, then found a vintage Sony CD/SACD player xa5400ES that makes me quite happy, enough to be enjoying all my CD’s again, even buying used CD’s as well as LP’s If not hooked to a perceived superior sound, get the money out of it!
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@soix @elliottbnewcombjr This is my thinking. I will not need the 203 for video and it is not known as a killer CD player. Selling it gets me a good way toward a streamer/server and DAC, neither of which I have, and both of which are planned. If CDs get ripped to a server (or something like the suggested Innuos Zen Mk3), I will need something to spin an occasional disc, but not something is effectively a $2K CD player. |
new in the box may be worth more than you realize
IF you had a great sounding SACD/CD player, why rip them?
here’s a decent price for the one I chose https://www.ebay.com/itm/194951276369?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&campid=5338381866&toolid=10001&customid=e8e48af6-d3ad-11ec-8168-336162616530 you can arrange with ANY local UPS to pack and ship ANYTHING for you. All seller has to do is drop it off in your name. you just find a UPS store that packs and ships near the seller. . I just had my AR-2ax's packed and shipped from Illinois. Previously arranged from upstate NY, another from Canada. |
@elliottbnewcombjr That Sony is a fantastic CD player and if I had that instead of the Oppo I'm sure I'd keep it indefinitely. But, once I sell the Oppo, I'll have a limited budget to acquire equipment for a future that likely involves a transition from buying CDs to streaming. Plus, as @soix demanded in an earlier thread ;-), i must replace my current AVR with one that has preamp outs so that I can run my mains through an integrated amp with home theater bypass. |
You Da Man! Not sure though why you said above you may need something to spin the occasional disc. Why when you can just load everything into the Innuos? One last thought on the Oppo — they’re obviously belly up so good luck if you ever have a problem. I had to send my Oppo back once to repair the drawer mechanism, so it’s something else to consider. |
