Mrtennis,
The Oppo is not as bad as you say. maybe in his system it is. Running directly to the nicely detailed and airy AES tube power amp(w/o a preamp) it is quite acceptable compared to any cheap cdp in its price or slightly more. I have done my own chassis, crystal, and chip dampening of the Oppo with amazing results. A good rack, interconnects, and clean power are also noticeable.
Many owners have had good results as a transport, unlike your results, so maybe it need to be balanced into your system. It does have excellent DVD/movie sound as you state.
The Oppo is not as bad as you say. maybe in his system it is. Running directly to the nicely detailed and airy AES tube power amp(w/o a preamp) it is quite acceptable compared to any cheap cdp in its price or slightly more. I have done my own chassis, crystal, and chip dampening of the Oppo with amazing results. A good rack, interconnects, and clean power are also noticeable.
Many owners have had good results as a transport, unlike your results, so maybe it need to be balanced into your system. It does have excellent DVD/movie sound as you state.