My Oppo is a bit too bright

tweak1

I totally agree it all starts with the PS, and don’t at all question the IEC socket didn’t help things but I think I’d still look at a DAC instead of putting the money into an Oppo first. That being said it still might makes sense to upgrade the Oppo as a transport only if one chooses another DAC. I’ve modified equipment myself and always achieved better sound but I don’t think a power supply alone will make an Oppo sound like say a RME DAC or others, but maybe it will. I’ve not heard a modified ModWright/Oppo player but owning a ModWright preamp I have no doubt Dan doesn’t transform the Oppo’s but at a much steeper price. I’ve thought about changing out the PS in my UDP-205, so maybe I’ll try it and report back... If for anything I can change out the fuse then.

simao

I found the Oppo 105D too smooth for my ears.
The  system was Aesthetix gear, Vandersteen Treo speakers and Audioquest cabling all around.

Happy Listening!

@jafant That's a good description of the Oppo's sound. Just a bit too bright and smooth. As @soix points out, I've invested much, much more in my analog rig than in my digital end.

adg

Just look at the dac section in your manual or in reviews to see that while it can be beaten, it will take some $$$ to do so

Anyway, even if you choose to use it as a transport only, you will STILL want to upgrade the PS, etc. My suggestions do that before spending $3K+ on a dac that might not be any better anyway. But hey, YMMV

hth

I use Cardas Neutral Reference cables and 3 Isoacoustics Indigo footers under the chassis. Sounds good. You can use the Bronze footers which match the weight better. These were not out yet when I bought the Indigos and are a little bit cheaper. Of course a better DAC would be good, but try the footers first.