OPPO 105; how to beat it and at what price?

I am in the process of building my reference system around my new Wilson Alexia’s. I am currently using the OPPO 105. How much would I have to spend to get a significant audible improvement? What would that unit be?

skinzy06-11-2014 7:01pm

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edorr Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 714 posts 06-12-2014 at 01:40am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete You would not have to spend that much in the context of a 5 figure system to beat the Oppo 105. But you need to specify what type of setup you have in mind.
edorr Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 714 posts 06-12-2014 at 06:46pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have used most architectures under the sun to play 2 channel SACD: Sony XA 5400 into SSO - digital over HDMI Sony XA 5400 into preamp analog Marantz ud9400 into preamp Marantz ud9400 into Trinnov processer with D/A conversion Moddel Oppo with digital out into Trinnov processor Ripped SACD played from server with Dirac DRC directly into DACs A top notch player with analog out (like modded Oppo) will sound just fine. You will get better results with an Oppo with vanity digital board into a top notch DAC. I have an Oppo 93 with Vanity board and linear powersupply. The vanity board does reclocking and proprietary DSD->PCM conversion at 176/24, which will cream the onboard conversion available on the standard (or modded) Oppo.

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