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All Quiet on the Oppo front?

Many Oppo fans were talking about getting their pre-ordered UDP-205's a month ago, but no new posts as to current status. I haven't heard a word. I kinda thought there would be a July release, but apparently not.

Anybody receive any news from Oppo in the past month? 
bultaco
bultaco OP
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@joekapahulu 

Oppo will send an E-mail to confirm the E-mail address is correct within a week or 2. Which is all I have received so far and that was on May 6, I believe. If there is enough to cover all the requester's, the next E-mail will be "what's your credit card # ". Otherwise, you may never hear from them. Stereo5 contacted them directly to get a status on shipments. Frankly, I'm surprised they told him that much. They seem to be pretty tight lipped...
esthlos13
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So, I'm in the same bucket as many others, I confirmed my email months ago and haven't heard a peep.  I'm not holding my breath.


With that in mind, I may have the option to score a used 105D for $350 tomorrow.  Using the analog outs (balanced) into a Marantz 8802a>Lexicon RX-7>bi-amped Revel Studio 2 + JL F212V2(2 of them), would I notice a significant jump in sound quality vs my current 103>audioquest Diamond HDMI>Marantz setup?  Would likely be using Audioquest Mackenzie or Yukon XLR for connections btw Oppo and Marantz.

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stereo5
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I can't answer that, I am going to use the 205 for Blu Ray ONLY.
bultaco OP
61 posts
 
@esthlos13

You will notice a big jump. Everything you have mentioned will add a little, to add up to a lot. Especially the balanced IC's. I say get the most expensive IC's you can afford.

Plus, don't be too surprised if Oppo comes back with an E-mail offer.
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echolane
111 posts
 
We picked up Oppo 205 from the local office on July 2.  Really happy to get it and very happy with it.  I wouldn’t give up too soon.  The earlier you put in your request, the more likely you will get one.  We put in  our email request around 7-8 April.
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