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Has anyone tried Arcam BDP300?

More specifically, has anyone compared Arcam BDP300 to Cambridge audio, Oppo or similar range "universal" players? I realize the feature set of the Arcam is very limited compared with, say Oppo 105, but the few comments available on the Internet and comments from some folks that sell both tend to indicate the Arcam has outsized video and audio performance. Reason I ask is that I have an Arcam AVR and really like the sound signature - looking to replace current CDP and BDP with one box. Streaming and SACD not critical for this application, great PQ (BD, DVD) and SQ in two (CD) and multichannel (BD) are critical.

Thanks in advance,

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knownothing OP
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Thanks for your insight. Does your audio evaluation between Arcam and other two include redbook playback? Your Rega is outside my budget, but have considered just replacing my CDP with Arcam CD37 or Naim CD5XS or similar since I listen to more music. How do you think BDP300 stacks up for two channel with those dedicated CDPs? I am guessing not that favorably - no such thing as a free lunch.
knownothing OP
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That is very helpful. One last idea would be to get the Arcam BDP and use as transport with quality two channel DAC for redbook playback. That way get BD performance of BDP300 with more versatility and higher performance in two channel, although at significantly higher price and with two boxes.
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