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Is OPPO worth the inflated price?

I've had my eye on the now discontinued OPPO UDP-205 for some time (more for playing my CD's than for video)  but am discouraged that units which last sold retail for $1299 are now asking $3500. Is this worth it and if so who are the buyers? Would appreciate the group's input. . 
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mzkmxcv
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@lalitk

average quality DAC.


https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/review-and-measurements-of-oppo-udp-205-u...

Try one of the best (most transparent) DACs on the planet.
hgeifman
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The OPPO UDP-205 player unit is not worth $3,500 (IMHO). 

Why did OPPO discontinue the OPPO UDP-205?


mzkmxcv
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@hgeifman

They didn’t, that division of OPPO was shut down (the Hi-Fi 4K market is small).
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lalitk
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Since I own both 203 and 205’s, I know exactly how transparent the DAC inside the 205. 

Which one of these you own? 


mzkmxcv
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@lalitk  
 
As I’ve stated elsewhere, if you know you are playing that DAC, your evaluations are invalid from a credibility viewpoint.
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