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Using Oppo 105 for Audio from Cable Box?

I'm thinking about getting an Oppo 105, and using it to do the D/A conversion for my TV audio; i.e., instead of the Comcast cable box or TV doing the conversion. I am using an integrated amp, not an AVR or processor. And using only two-channel sound in my video system.

Does anyone have experience doing this? If so, is the sound significantly better than through the cable box? I would think it would be, but we are talking about audio from the cable company that is somewhat compromised to begin with.

Thanks!
jfz
jfz OP
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Thanks db. The question is "does it sound better with the audio being converted to analog via the 105 vs via the DVR or processor?"
jfz OP
570 posts
 
Thanks Edwyun

Do you know how well this works? And is it necessary at all if one if using Cable Box to 105; HDMI from 105 to TV; analog (interconnects) from 105 to amp?
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dbphd
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Jfz, the Cary 11a for all its bugs has a reputation for fine audio quality, a reputation deserved in my experience. Thus, although I don't use it, I'm confident HDMI-2 taken to the Cary would produce excellent audio. Analog from the 105 to Cary inputs set to bypass certainly produces excellent audio. Both will substantially exceed the analog capability of the DVR. You would need a processor with an exceptional analog stage to better the analog from the 105.

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malcolm02
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I don't think my cable box has HDMI (I'm away from home right now so can't check). If it does then of course you can use it. Maybe I need to upgrade my cable box.
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