Won't work. For a transport to pass a DSD signal, and for a DAC to take a DSD signal, requires a special interface. While some transport/DAC systems from dCS, Accuphase, Esoteric and EMM Labs, to name a few, exist, they are proprietary and limited to their own equipment. All you can output from your Oppo is a pcm digital signal from the CD layer of your discs, and that's all most DACs will be able to decode.
Finding a DAC that will process SACD's
I have a Oppo 981 that plays SACD's too. I definitely want to add a D/A converter to improve on my CD player. The Benchmark and PS Audio units have been recommended in my price range. But I want to make sure they will process my few SACD's. What do I look for in a DAC to know if it does. Any recommendations ? Need a little help in trying to educate myself on the higher end gear.
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