High Quality Universal Player??

Hello A’goners, I need to resurrect this one. I have the opportunity to upgrade my old Oppo DV980H. I’m down to two units:
Oppo-BDP 105D, Sabre 32 reference DAC , balanced outputs (prefer balanced)
Vs.
Cambridge Audio CXU, Wolfson 8740 Dacs, single ended outputs

 The audio performance is as important to me as the video. Your feedback is appreciated.

N

Hey Nutty,

I would get the Oppo BDP105D for a couple of reasons.

First - Name recognition. I'm guessing it is the most popular high-end universal player and you could easily re-sell it if you don't love it and not lose too much money. The resell value seems to have held up pretty well.That's really saying something when it comes to audio/video electronics.

Second - Several mod'rs perform various levels of modification on the Oppo. My Oppo DV-970HD was modified by Ric Schultze at EVS and Ric is still going strong modifying BDP-105Ds.

Oppo also has a strong user base following on audio sites, as well as on AVS forum. 

I'm not as familiar with the Cambridge. I'm sure its a quality player, but I would get the Oppo based on the information I stated above.

Oppo has just announced a new player with 4k or 8k video capability.

dunno if audio quality will be better

Cambridge has a good rep, but you'd need to find some critical source material and listen to both I think

reubent, randy- 11,

All great points. I have pleanty of media and hi rez. I can borrow a CXU from my local vendor over the weekend. I will need to order the Oppo. 

N

Nutty,

Who is the local vendor that has the CXU? Just curious.

TIC