Oppo Nuforce BDP-93NE

Hi, Moomoo. I can't answer your question per the Oppo95. And I can't comment on the system you heard the Oppo 83 in. Now I didn't own an 83 but I did have the Oppo83SE. It never sounded bright in my system[Krell Pam 3 pre, Simaudio 4070SE, Newform research R8-2's930" ribbons], and actually was easy to listen to on CD. If there was any brightness, the ribbons would point this out. At that time we were comparing it to a friends Arcam 33FMJ[hope I got that model right]. It was Arcams top model from a few years back[this one had the last ring dac]....I found it a bit more refined or finished..a touch tidier if you will, than the Oppo 83SE in my opinion. My friend actually leaned towards the Oppo...go figure. They were both musical. Now on CD another friend owing a Marantz 12Sacd [I forget the exact model number but it is a fine unit]....told me the Nuforce 93NXE was a big leap in cd playback over the Oppo83SE. He kept saying how the bass was spot on to what he's used to hearing. He thought the unit had a certain "magic" if you will. I concured as everything is so system dependant when you're searching for that elusive "synergy". I think I've found it here. Does Oppo offer a "return policy" if the unit doesn't work for you? Give them a call or e-mail to see. Oppo is very consumer friendly[as is Nuforce]. Good luck and keep us informed how it goes. cheers, lloyd

They have an excellent 30 money-back guarantee. http://www.oppodigital.com/support.asp

I see that a new player has entered into the the Oppo 95 modding fray! Audiogon user name "Ricevs" has two levels of mods for $300 and $500 that are described in his link under the Oppo for sale classifieds.

His approach is interesting in that it seems geared especially to the two channel user. Whereas the two Nuforce mods of the 93 affect all 8 channels, Ricevs mods offer improved ciruitry only for the main L-R channels. Devoting the resources exclusively to 2-channel sound works for me but I'm not that into the multi-channel experience.

I cant speak for the workmanship, sound quality, or warranty (he has 15 positive-only feedback tranactions) and I can't provide a "point-for-point" comparison of Ricevs mods VS. the Nuforce mods, BUT, if they are as good, I can see at least two big advantages: (1)the upgraded Sabre DAC's of the 95 and (2) the build quality of the 95.

I doubt if this person exists but it would be great if someone could compare the following:
- Modright BDP 95 tube mod for $2700 (includes player)
- Nuforce BDP 93 XNE (or NE) mod for $1400 ($900 for NE)
- Ricevs BDP 95 level 2 mod for $1500 ($1450 till 9-11-11)

I'm really interested in the Oppo phenomenon and would love to hear more reports and opinions posted on this intriguing thread. Oh, and now for the real question: Would any of you hazzard a guess as to whether any of the three options listed above will offer a noticeable sonic improvement over my vintage (modded of course!) Anthem CD-1??? Thanks!

@Bluenose IMPORTANT: It was the Oppo 983 DVD I heard, NOT the BDP-83 Blu.

Hi, Moomoo. My bad. Thanks for the correction. The 983 would be an older unit perhaps the same time as the Oppo 980? If so, I do have an Oppo 980 and the Oppo 83SE was simply better by a serious margin on cd playback and dvd replay than the 980. Shoff, digital playback has been moving at a good pace. It is hard to say at what level your modded ANthem CD-1, plays at. An interesting note about Nuforce mods on the 93. Both the NXE and NE boards can be puchased separetly and can be installed by the buyer. Instrucitons are on Nuforces site. The good thing with these two boards is they're done with the blessing of Oppo[so I'm led to believe], and if a problem develops with a Nuforce unit it is to be returned to Nuforce for servicing. Oppo and Nuforce both seem to be offering us a lot for the buyer. That mod on the Oppo 95 looks interesting. cheers, lloyd