I wouldn't recommend it. A Chord Hugo or the new less expensive 2Cute version of the Hugo is a massive upgrade in sound quality over the Oppo. I own both.
Oppo 105D as an external DAC?
Hello All,
I wanted the community's opinion on a possible DAC selection. I was originally thinking of an Ayre DAC for a pair of Vandersteen Quatro CTs OR Cressendo MKII when the time comes for that but I purchased a 103D for my home theater setup and was very impressed. I know the 105D has a substantially improved DAC and can be used with my laptop (music server) as an asynchronous DAC. I know the Ayre is a LOT more money and maybe not a fair comparison but at only $1.3K at this point could there be a better cost to benefit ratio with the Oppo? Not to mention it probably makes a great audiophile CD player as well (even more cost savings). OR would it be much better to wait for the Ayre DAC down the road???
What does everyone think-
I wanted the community's opinion on a possible DAC selection. I was originally thinking of an Ayre DAC for a pair of Vandersteen Quatro CTs OR Cressendo MKII when the time comes for that but I purchased a 103D for my home theater setup and was very impressed. I know the 105D has a substantially improved DAC and can be used with my laptop (music server) as an asynchronous DAC. I know the Ayre is a LOT more money and maybe not a fair comparison but at only $1.3K at this point could there be a better cost to benefit ratio with the Oppo? Not to mention it probably makes a great audiophile CD player as well (even more cost savings). OR would it be much better to wait for the Ayre DAC down the road???
What does everyone think-