I have both a Oppo 105 and a Marantz HD CD 1, which I have used as a transport to the dac in my Audio Alchemy DDP 1 using a very expensive coax cable
My intent was to use the 105 for hi-rez discs and the trans/dac for redbook.
The weak link in the 105 is the cheap oem power supply. Replacing it with a Liner Power Supply available on Ebay (<$200) is fairly easy. It also improves redbook so much, I no longer use the Marantz
And because it has VVC I don't use a preamp anymore. 105 direct to my EVS 1200 which is an amazing class D amp
Tubes? I have had all tube systems, but I don't use them anymore,
Im in Ft Lauderdale if you would like to hear it.
My intent was to use the 105 for hi-rez discs and the trans/dac for redbook.
The weak link in the 105 is the cheap oem power supply. Replacing it with a Liner Power Supply available on Ebay (<$200) is fairly easy. It also improves redbook so much, I no longer use the Marantz
And because it has VVC I don't use a preamp anymore. 105 direct to my EVS 1200 which is an amazing class D amp
Tubes? I have had all tube systems, but I don't use them anymore,
Im in Ft Lauderdale if you would like to hear it.