Add I2s to Oppo players?

Stonyb3165,

I am not familiar with the Oppo connections and formats, so I'll be of no use there. As Soix mentioned I use a Denafrips Iris DDC ($550)  to convert USB from my streamer to I2S to the Pontus II DAC.....the Iris only accepts USB. Using I2S is a game changer in SQ, worth every penny. Does the Oppo output USB? Is it even worth it going this route with a decade old player?

The only CD transports that I know with I2S outputs are the Pro-Ject CD box RS2T, Nuprime (CDT 8 Pro, CDT 9, CDT 10), and the Jay's Audio units. I've tested the CDT2 MKIII connected I2S to the Pontus, and it was glorious......eventually what I'll end up with. I'd look at this as an option knowing you're up to date with current technology.

Carlsbad,

You mentioned "I2S is mostly a fools errand in my opinion."

Can you explain further? I have had experiences where I2S was the best connection (by far) in both my current BS Node to Iris to Pontus set up, and the Jay's CDT-2 MKIII to Pontus. I can also see that a well constructed streamer or CD transport topology will reduce the need for an I2S connection.....because they do such a good job with their other topologyies.

I am NOT trying to say anything negative, but just curious what your experience has been