I use my 105 as a transport into a Bryston DAC 3. I use the HDMI output for SACD Blu Ray and DVD-A, and the coax for Red book, although Redbook plays over the HDMI as well. I have a DSP (SHM Mini) connected to my DAC for Redbook but cant do sound processing fror the DSD from SACD
upgrade player or use modified oppo bdp 105 as transport
New to asking questions but I am looking to replace my "Modwrighted" (all mods and power supply) Oppo BDP 105 (not 105D) player as I believe there's much better out there these days and I have experienced expensive tube deterioration way in advance of claimed hours. ( leads to bright or harsh sound) (solid state only in the future) Love that it plays and decodes all (SACD,HDCD,CD) (yeah blue ray and DVDA too but I have none) Was considering using it as a transport to a killer DAC (MQA included) but was under the impression the bdp105 lacks the most effective means of outputting digital info to an outboard DAC.?????? (digital outs listed are "optical" and "coaxial') Really loved the sound but I think things have improved on the digital frontier over the last 7-plus years.
All input is most welcome. Thanks.
System: Modwright/Oppo BDP 105 as a source
Parasound JC2 Pre amp into a Pass Labs X250.5 amp to Harbeth 30.1 speakers on stands.
Cables. Cardas balanced (xlr)
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Here’s a nice Denafrips Terminator 2 that’s in your price range and should provide significant improvements in all areas… If you can squeeze it into your budget I’d also highly recommend adding a DDC like this Musician Leo that’ll both re-clock and allow you to run an i2S connection into your DAC… https://aoshida-audio.com/products/musician-leo Heres a review of another Terminator version and their highest Gaia DDC that I think does a nice job describing the attributes you can expect. I recently added a DDC and i2S into my Musician Pegasus DAC and the improvements were immediately obvious and very much inline with what this reviewer found. Hope this helps, and best of luck. |
Thanks all for the responses. I have been pouring over several forums here and realize I'd like to upgrade for the "last" time (LOL) and do it right the first time. Based on many A-goner's inputs (and others) I find myself lusting for something like the PS Audio Direct Stream MK2 DAC coupled with the relatively new Perfect Wave SACD transport (supports CD too but not HDCD). (add streaming later) Obviously price is the big stumbling block. Really like the reviews and testimonials for the Holo May dac (spelling) and the Denafrips Terminator II dac. Both are nearly as pricey as the Direct Stream, but I'm thinking synergy might come into play here as I'm not finding a lot of choices for stellar SACD/CD transports. Not sure I can wait for these goodies to turn up on the used market...but 15K + is probably too rich for my situation. Finding that while our passion for 2 channel audio is a very niche market, there seem to be countless choices for gear and opinions out there with no real set standards and the like. So much to wade through, like I just sat and watched the audio world morph into an uber complicated pass time. Still looking for potential "giant killers". Love to "hear" what others think. Happy Listening |
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