CD/ SACD advice needed

MOST sacd/cd players digital output is for CD only.

SACD advanced DSD 64 output to external DAC is not possible.

Thus, to hear the SACD disc, you use the unit’s internal DAC, which means, transport is one thing, internal DAC and sacd/cd laser reliability is an issue. Some, like my Sony, have dual lasers, one for SACD, one for CD.

The more you get into it, the trickier it gets.

Next is the issue that many SACD players internal DACs convert the DSD to PCM prior to output, some info here

https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/sacd-players-models-with-dsd-processor-used-and-new-not-dsd-conver

Here’s an article that came up (2021) about a gizmo that takes HDMI audio out, and somehow passes the SACD DSD 64 signal to your DAC

https://audiophilestyle.com/ca/reviews/at-long-last-listen-to-your-physical-sacds-through-an-outboard-dac-r971/

Perhaps, since 2021 some other units have appeared that pass SACD DSD 64 out their digital jacks to your DAC

Anyone????

This is what I posted about above. I paid $700. It is DSD out from the OPPO player into your DAC via the D.BOB.

Amazon.com: GeerFab Audio - D.BOB Digital Breakout Box : Electronics

I got it from Uptown Audio in Los Angeles.

GeerFab Audio D.BOB Digital BreakOut Box – Upscale Audio

Been thinking about the Geerfab. Most reviews just say that it works. Not much about SQ. 
most posts on Audiogon have been removed so anybody that owns one would you consider it a audiophile component?

I sold an Oppo Modwright 105d and now just have a 103 around for Blu Rays. 

I may be interested at Uptown’s price. Any input would be appreciated. 
Thanks

yyzsantabarbara

you are ahead of most people.

I am soooooo glad I love the sound of my Sony xa-5400's internal DAC and the salad of ingredients Sony included, both CD and SACD. The darn thing cost as much used as it did new 10 years ago. Seller accepted returns, people here endorsed it, gave it a try, glad I did.

OP

did you try a laser cleaning disc?

My friend had trouble for YEARS with an Oppo player I gave him, he used for transport, but the laser still has to read the data. His was erratic.

YEARS he didn't get one. Finally I bring mine, 30 secs later trouble free. Trouble free for YEARS

definitely worth a try 

https://www.amazon.com/Cd-And-Dvd-Lens-Cleaner/dp/B000HI63Z6/ref=asc_df_B000HI63Z6/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167141218295&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15085921044906296673&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9003512&hvtargid=pla-307958041849&psc=1