Is OPPO losing it's way?


Their new 'upgrade' Sonica DAC is using the new ESS ES9038PRO Sabre Dac; while the new
UHD player UDP-203 uses the new AKM (4458). What gives? Why not just use the best for both-especially with the promise of UHD?
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I try not to get tooooooo commercial here but you can contact me anytime through my website....tweakaudio.com,  and you can call me anytime to discuss.  The new players and DAC are not out yet so there is no pricing yet (multiple levels/pricing usually are available....say a few hundred $ to mucho more).  You can check my website for current mods to 105s, etc.  I warrantee my own work for life.....yours or mine...he he.  If you want a warranty on the entire modded player then I can do that for $50 for two years.
I use the 103D with a M51 DAC and it's a kilier combo.  It's worth noting that I use the stereo analog outs for casual listening, mostly to take advantage of the remote volume...the M51 has volume control but I love the OPPO app on my tablet.   It sounds pretty good,  no comparison to a serious DAC but that's why the 105 exists.  I was looking for a universal transport that could stream Netflix and Pandora and for $600 it was a no brainer......awesome machine for three money
I second oddiofyl.  The 103 is best with an external dac and makes a great streamer. If you like Pandora on the 103, give Tidal a try.  
What about inexpensive mods to an Oppo 93? Would a DAC like a Schitt Modi 2 help? Any other mods?