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CD/SACD Player that is at least as good as OPPO BDP 103D

I have OPPO 103D. It sounds pretty good. It sounds better than all my CD/SACD players I have had at $2000 or under. I have separate Stereo and Home theater setup and I use it on my home theater. Its picture quality is noticeably better than cheap sub $200 BlueRay players.
I am thinking of buying another OPPO 103D (or 103). Used price is around $400. But I wonder whether there are CD/SACD players at under $1000 used (less than 5 years and in 8-9/10 condition) that are better than OPPO 103D on CD and SACD sound.
Any suggestion?
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uberwaltz
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Op

Yes the Pioneer beat out the OPPO 95 in my system.
Don't forget sacd cannot be output over digital, so using analog outs from Pioneer was better than OPPO performance in my system to my ears, YMMV.
Now I still use the OPPO for BluRay Audio and movies via HDMI ( you can output SACD this way too) but for CD the Pioneer is better.

Btw I paid $129 shipped for mine so pretty close to Loomisjohnson.
jl35
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93 uses a Cirrus Logic, 105 an ESS...very different sound, though you may prefer the 93
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ihcho OP
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jl35,

Oops, I meant by 95, not 93. I'll go for either 95 or 105D. 
tweak1
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Go to ebay and search for Oppo Mods

I have a 105 to which I first upgraded in IEC and incoming wiring to PS board. It was impressive. I then ordered a < $150 power supply upgrade also impressive. I would do both at the same time.
 
There are cheaper choices, but I bought this one:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Oppo-95-105-105D-205-Mod-Kit-Mundorf-Cable-Bypass-Voltage-Selector-Furutech...

then  search for power supply. Lots to choose from ~ $120++


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