@wcc10 - what preamp did you try? Did you end up getting that Krell? Or was it something else?
OPPO BDP-103 (NON Darby)
Hey all, (My mistake, I know it’s Darbee, not "Darby.")
I think I’m finally going to break down and buy a player that plays SACD disks. I know there are not all that many SACD titles available but I tried getting back into vinyl and was not all that happy with the $800.00 table I bought. Perhaps when I can afford a $3,00.00 PLUS turntable I will try again.
Anyway, I currently play DSD & FLAC files via thumb drive with my Marantz network player and CDR via a good Yamaha CD player. My amp & pre-amp are Emotiva and current speakers are B&W.
My thought is to buy an OPPO 103 - NON Darbee addition as I do not expect to use it for anything but 2 channel audio.
So, my qiestion is; how does the OPPO BDP-103 perform when playing Hi-Res audio and especially SACD? Does anyone have first hand experience with other players that may be a better choice for what I want in the same price range? I’ve read that the OPPOs tend to do better with Video play back than audio. Is this true?
I appreciate any & all replies!
I think I’m finally going to break down and buy a player that plays SACD disks. I know there are not all that many SACD titles available but I tried getting back into vinyl and was not all that happy with the $800.00 table I bought. Perhaps when I can afford a $3,00.00 PLUS turntable I will try again.
Anyway, I currently play DSD & FLAC files via thumb drive with my Marantz network player and CDR via a good Yamaha CD player. My amp & pre-amp are Emotiva and current speakers are B&W.
My thought is to buy an OPPO 103 - NON Darbee addition as I do not expect to use it for anything but 2 channel audio.
So, my qiestion is; how does the OPPO BDP-103 perform when playing Hi-Res audio and especially SACD? Does anyone have first hand experience with other players that may be a better choice for what I want in the same price range? I’ve read that the OPPOs tend to do better with Video play back than audio. Is this true?
I appreciate any & all replies!
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Got to say though, I am finished buying electronics on eBay. Too many unfortunate experiences like "new" components delivered with missing parts just to name one.Well, I guess you better get out there and start auditioning. Have fun! But I wouldn't give up on eBay, totally. I got my speakers from a local guy who listed. He let me audition in my own system before I decided. |
@wcc10 - what preamp did you try? Did you end up getting that Krell? Or was it something else?One you were aware of not in USA. It had issues and the way it was set up damaged one of my speakers! I don't want to go into too many details here on open forum. Anyone had any experience with RBH Reference Series speakers? I can't find too much on them on Internet. |
WCC10 - I finally broke down and tried an Oppo 105 as a CD transport. I've since returned it. It sounded OK, but there wasn't much difference between it and an old and cheap Sony DVD player via the digital out. (The analog out on the Oppo was substantially - even hugely - better than the Sony.) The Oppo was slightly more focused and detailed, and had slightly better grip on the bass, but the differences were smaller than I expected. Was it better? Yes. Was it worth it? No. (That is purely based on using it as a CD transport - with video, even my wife saw how much better the Oppo was.) I also compared it to my Meridian 598, which was convincingly better, as was an Exposure 3010S2. Of course, the Meridian does not have analog outs (I have the "D" version), and I don't believe the Exposure will play SACDs. So if you want something that will play SACD, you might be better off with a Marantz or a Sony. |
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