Need DAC comparable to OPPO BDP-83SE, or better, small size, USB OK, SPDIF coax...

Thanks, I was taking a good look at that exact DAC then I looked at the need for something with more inputs and outputs but best I found was one with more inputs and just one set of outputs but I can work around that. I just bought a used Topping E30 after reading many reviews on many DACs. Once I get it I can compare it to the OPPO player and the DAC in the Vision X sound bar. Hopefully I will just use the Vision X internal DAC and the E30 on the mini computer(or sff computer).

I got the BD drive on my high end laptop to finally work late last night, then looking for external case and cable to use it with the HTPC in a mini computer but so far it does not look good if I want to record and disks as backup storage for any media we have and may buy in the future. I might have to buy a new drive but they are only $100 for a decent one. It has to be a newer mini computer to have 4k 60hz as well. I can get a bit older and bigger than I want at 11x11x3 sff computer, upgrade the video card, put the BD into the DVD slot, use the E30, done:)

 I found a site last night with the proper edit needed to get Windows 10 to see the BD drive in the laptop and it worked, CD, DVD and BD. The laptop has a good video card option I ordered when it was custom built but they did not tie it to the upgraded GPU, it uses the CPU graphics instead. Not a problem as I want to keep the HTPC separate from the laptop anyway.

 I have been looking into all angles I can think of, long before posting here, found answers or at least a road to travel last night but certainly still open to suggestions and advice!

Thanks again,

Rick

raam

Rick - are you looking to sell the Oppo 83SE ?

Happy Listening!

Yes, sadly though, I love it but have no place to use it, I need to post a picture of our design plans. The only place I was able to fit it in was high above a window, higher that I had it before, would need a step stool to change disks. 

 I received a used Topping e30 yesterday and did some comparisons, the Topping is quite nice for the price, I wanted to hear the AK4493 DAC chip as I have read it is very smooth yet clear and I agree but the 83SE still sounds smoother to me which I like. I am looking into upgrading the op amps and caps in the e30 to see what happens then decide it want to try something else.

 Again, yes, going to sell it, I guess I should list it here soon, just wanted one final listen yesterday once I received the e30.

 Rick

raam

Thank You for the follow up to my query. What year did you purchase the 83SE?

Or, when was the Player built (look on back panel).

Happy Listening!

I bought it new in later 2006 or early in 2007 most likely, had a new house built, moved in Aug 2006, started buying things right away. The only date on the back is under a patent listing showing 1996-2007 if that helps.

I spent 20 years in the Navy as a tech working on very serious gear many of those years. I have completely gone through the unit, cleaned everything inside and out though it needed little and tested all funtions. It has been in use, not more than 5-10 hours a week since new up until two weeks ago or so. 

Not sure how to proceed on the forum, been so busy and tired from all the gear and plans I am involved in have to admit not read all the forum rules but I see you have been here a long time so help me out on this, please:)

Rick