High Quality Universal Player??

2 things:
So now that the Oppo BDPxxx supply is being cut off and the UDP line is coming out, what effect do you predict on the price of used BDPs>

And regarding my previous 103/105; MCintosh/Yamaha post, what I was trying to get at is would I be able to appreciate the superior analog sound quality of a BDP-95 or 105 connected to my humble Rotel RX-1052 receiver and Canton Ergo speakers? The 103 is a fraction of the price and still cost more than I spent on the Rotel. Since there is very low probability of being able to demo both, I turn to the collective intelligence and experience of AG. I can pretty easily hear the superiority of my NAD C546BEE over the Oppo DV-980H I want to replace on redbooks. I could go the dedicated CD/SACD route (Marantz? Arcam?) and keep the 980 for DVD-A. There's a nice Lexicon RT-20 listed, but I fear it may be outdated. Bang-for-the-buck advice wanted.

randy-11

consider a Lexicon RT 10 or 20, Esoteric should be on your list as well.

Thanks, I'll look at those.

I bought a Lexicon RT20. It was like 28 pounds; quite the beast.  But the transport was really heavy and clunky; it died within a few months and the replacements and labor meant another $400.  Another boat anchor.  I would stay away from those and get something newer.

 Sorry to hear about your Lexicon. My OppoBDP105D is not my primary player but it keeps getting better with each disc I spin through it. SACD, HDCD playback great. I'm planning on upgrading the powercord again. (Currently Nordost Shiva) Does anyone have any positive feedback on power cords for Oppo? I'm currently using Audioquest Cheetah balanced (solid silver) interconnects with upgraded DBS. 

I've been mostly running it through a Anthem I225 Integrated Amplifier.  But it sounds superior through the Pre-output jacks, into my Levinson no. 334, or through my Classe' preamp/Levinson combo. I am still pleased with the purchass. Glad I got one before production stopped. Additionally, I can always send it out for mods.

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