Analogue Productions SACDs

I didn’t realize my $2,000 Oppo 105D was entry level. 

I guess our oppo’s are missing a zero

I didn’t realize my $2,000 Oppo 105D was entry level. 

Very much so. The 105D retailed for $1200 and its main purpose was to play blu-ray discs. Jack of all trades, master of none. Not sure why someone would pay $2,000 for one, unless it was FOMO when they were being discontinued.

CD and SACD playback is lackluster using the internal DAC. And no, you don't have to add a zero to get significantly better sound quality, you just need to connect it to a better DAC and use it as a transport. 

I don' know? My Oppo 205 sounds great on my system playing most SACDs.

I'm using balanced cables from the Oppo to my Amp which has true balanced inputs as well as single ended.