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Is OPPO worth the inflated price?

I've had my eye on the now discontinued OPPO UDP-205 for some time (more for playing my CD's than for video)  but am discouraged that units which last sold retail for $1299 are now asking $3500. Is this worth it and if so who are the buyers? Would appreciate the group's input. . 
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lalitk
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Not worth the $3500 price tag with a average quality DAC. 
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lalitk
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Since I own both 203 and 205’s, I know exactly how transparent the DAC inside the 205. 

Which one of these you own? 


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@mzkmxcv

I was expressing my opinion based on my experience. As far as credibility goes, we know exactly your knowledge base in the area of digital. In fact, you are hardly a subject matter expert.
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@mzkmxcv,

Transparency doesn’t always equates to musicality. You are one of those folks that judge a component performance based on its measurement data and then forms an opinion. I bet you anything you’re one of those that defy anything audio or else unless you see the measurement data.

For you, listening experience is not necessary. That’s where we will never see eye to eye. And that’s ok with me 😉
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