Oppo Gone - Now What?

Take a look at the Cocktail Audio x35. It is a player, ripper, network server, does Roon, MQA. Has the same DACs as the Oppo and will play and rip vinyl as well. It also has an internal 100wpc amp that I don't use because my Maggie's need more. It is a great sounding device that rivals my 203 which has moved on into my theater room. Im using the x35 as a line stage and feeding directly into my amp. 

@lalitk  Congratulations on jumping on board with the 205.

The Thread's Opening Question is a good one.

I picked up the 205 (I was in the pre-release group) and returned it after a two week evaluation. I have the 105. Had the 95. Had the 83SE. 

Not sure if I have much use for the 205 or another brand equivalent. Need to think through this. Any thoughts on why it may make sense to pick one up? Thanks.

I think I think I’m going to be looking for a 205 now to replace my 95, anyone knows where a good deal either used or new? Thanks!

The $200 Sony X800 has impressive heft (8.5 lbs) and build quality (rigid steel shielded sub chassis) with 4K video and audio quality on par with the 203 according to reviews. Plays SACD and DVD-Audio. No analog outputs though, so SACD/DVD Audio/Bluray Audio output is only via HDMI. Also has coax S/PDIF out for Redbook to an external DAC. Great performing, relatively inexpensive alternative to Oppo for use with HT processors.

Dave

My my Mcintosh, Opera Turandot and my NAIM. Yur righ, Blue Ray players are a dime a dozen!!! I have a used Samsung for my HT rig. Peace✌🏻️