Just Got My Oppo 205!


So - I wanted an Oppo 105 for about 3 years and when I heard they were closing it down, I popped for the 205 through Amazon. Got one of the last ones. I’ve owned some very good CD players - Naim CD5x with flatcap, Naim CDX2 with Supercap, Doge6, Lector and my current EAR Acute. So how does the Oppo compare you might ask. Well, it is new and I expect some improvement, but my first impression is - flat, sterile, uninvolving, compressed and basically lacking in musical texture. I’m just being honest and letting you know that this thing is no great shakes and certainly nothing to lust after, IMO. I happened to need a new DVD player anyway and, as I said, I have no doubt it will improve, but these are my honest first impressions that I’m sharing with you just in case you think you need to run out and buy one. Of course, I may (and I hope) I will be surprised at a vast degree of improvement with break in, but somehow I doubt it will ever improve to the level where I sell my EAR. All that said, I remember having an old Oppo 981 I think it was, that did a very credible job with SACD, so I’m thinking that the 205 will come around. I’ll let you know.
chayro
It’s nice to hear the Oppo 205 is becoming decent for you to listen to. Your reference quality CD player has no doubt been a treat for your ears so it’s very positive that this jack of all trades machine can provide enjoyment to a naturally fussy listener. Thanks for the updates :) 
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Would it be better to do a Modwright modification on my Oppo 105D, or get a new 205? (assuming it becomes available in June.)
So I've had the Oppo for about 5 weeks and I've really come to like it.  I even got one of the last pairs of the PM3 headphones because I wanted a pair of closed-backs.  I have to say, I really enjoy the simplicity of just plugging a headphone into the Oppo and listening.  I don't think it's reached it's full potential, but it's very ok for some late listening.  The phones are really good too, even compared to my Grado GS1000s.  
So I'm just saying this because you may want to pick one up if they do another round, but you need to be realistic about the sonics.  It's good for what it is, if that helps any.