The Oppo 95 and 105 use the same dacs. In conversations with Oppo at the time of the changeover, I was told that if I didn't mind the fan and was only going to use it as a two channel CD player, there were no differences. The big improvements between the two models were on the AV side.
Choosing a CD or SACD player over my Oppo BDP 95
Greetings! This is a branch off of an earlier thread. I am considering an dedicated cd and/or sacd player as un upgrade over my Oppo BDP 95 universal player. Consensus seems to be that this will provide "better" red book playback which is 95% of my listening. As it is nearly impossible to do live listening comparisons where I live, I ask my fellow ’Goners for their input and suggestions. My system consists of said Oppo, Magnepan .7’s and Parasound Halo integrated.
Thanks!
Beernut
Thanks!
Beernut
- ...
- 27 posts total
Use your Hippo... I mean Oppo as a transport. Get the DAC listed below which has various D-to-A rates. Connect using toslink to help isolate the ground of the Oppo from the DAC (and, potentially, the rest of the system). http://www.ebay.com/itm/251473429943?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT This DAC sounds particularly nice and compares well against very expensive DACs. It is an absolute steal. And If you don’t like it, the cost is so low that won’t matter. This is a SIGNIFICANT step up in performance over the Oppo. |
BEERNUT, choice well made! Now you have true versatility. Seikosha, I’m not sure who you spoke with about the differences in the audio stages of the Oppo 95 vs Opp 105? They do not use the same dacs! Let me assure you they are wrong and you are giving out misinformation. The real fact is that the 95 and 105 have completely different audio stages and dac’s! I wont go into details here, do some research and you will see for your self. . the 95 dosen’t have dual dacs’s! or minimal direct path audio circutry, or XLR outs. AND if the two units are alike in anyway it IS the video. AND bpolettti, "This is a SIGNIFICANT step up in performance over the Oppo" Ha! I doubt that seriously!! You would have to spend well over $2500 to get a "better" sounding DAC...really, give it a good source and you will see. And not a wireless or TOSLINK connected source either! Use a USB audio 2.0 connected source for native DSD capability. Matt M |
- 27 posts total