Is an OPPO BDP 95 the best cdp/dac under $1k

I agree with Doggiehowser's assessment. The OPPO 95 can't be used as a DAC like the 105 can be. I am considering getting the 105 for this very reason. I had not heard of the TEAC mentioned by Willland but it looks like it would be a very good choice if video/BluRay is not required.

I have the 95 and have not used the 105. Although the 105 does have feature improvements over the 95, it is nevertheless possible even with the 95 to play digital audio files either (1) that are stored on an external hard drive which is then connected to the 95's USB port or (2) that are stored on a PC which is then connected wirelessly to the 95.

What about the Rega Apollo-R? it uses a Wolfson WM8742, great dac.

I'm thinking of getting the 105 or a used Sony xa9000es goe's anyone know how the DAC's compare.Can't find anything on the Sony. I know the 105 uses the Sabre 32.
mmerola