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OPPO BDP103 & DSD Files

So I'm building a new system with my current speakers.
What I am leaning toward is the Wyred 4 Sound STI-500 Integrate & the OPPO BPD103 along with my B&W CM6 S2 speakers. I was going to do separate amp/pre but after reading the reviews of the STI-500 Integrate I think that will suit my needs pretty well.
Currently I am playing DSD & FLAC files via a Marantz music server through a Yamaha R-S700 receiver. I want to be able to play SACD disks as well as DSD & FLAC files via the same unit if possible. Unfortunately, the OPPO will only play DSD through the HDMI2 port and the STI-500 does not have a HDMI port at all to connect to.
My question in should I try a HDMI conversion or can anyone suggest from experience another SACD player in the under $1,000.00 range that will allow for DSD & FLAC playback? I do not plan on using the OPPO for any video thus I'm leaning to the non Darbee Edition OPPO 103.
Look forward to any suggestions.
wcc10
wcc10 OP
119 posts
 
I think you pretty much hit the nail on the head!
Currently I am not playing any SACD files. I am playing 2 channel DSD via thumb drive & network and this is what I am hoping to continue to do in addition to a good SACD player. My system will be 2 channel only. So I am looking for a unit which will play SACD AND DSD. The DSD via thumb drive or via network connection.
I agree that any converter will probably reduce output quality. Thus my dilemma. I appreciate your offer and agree that your NAD player would indeed solve 1/2 of my quest. But I think I need to continue my research and find a total solution to my problem as I am trying to keep the total number of separate components down as much as possible.
Thanks very much for your response.
elevick
2,636 posts
 
I love my Oppo but can't say it's the best for a thumb drive or network.  You definitely want a monitor attached to really play from those sources.  You would be best served to have 2 boxes, not one.  A used Oppo 95 should be better for audio than the 103 for not much more money.  For the network, you will be much better served with a laptop or tablet running JRiver and either streaming or attached to the Oppo.
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milpai
2,369 posts
 
elevick,
I thought you have an Android/iOS app that would eliminate the need for a monitor to control the Oppo to see what you are playing or change playlist/albums etc. Is that incorrect?
markeetaux
135 posts
 
Does anyone know what fuse the Oppo 103 uses?
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