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Oppo 83 transport and DAC

I love LPs, but have listened to more SACDs and CDs in the last few years (mostly international folk songs and music). Getting OPPO 83 for Blu-ray recently, I don't know how I can max out Oppo audio quality to my MFA Magus Pre-amp and Sun Audio 2A3 power amp, and Lowther's speakers (set up purposely for my Teres turntable and Shelter's cartridge). I heard that the OPPO 83's weakest link is its DAC, so I wonder what DACs will work with the 83's transport well to give me the midrange and extended bass I am used to. I do not want to spend $5K DAC that will not help the 83's transport. So, Question 1: Anyone knows how good the 83's transport is? Question 2: Which DAC will work for my 83's? MSB Link III, Musical Fidelity A3 (24), MHdT Havana or Paradisea, CAL Sigma, Benchmark, TUDAC, PS audio, Cambridge Audio? Help! thanks
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mooglie
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I really like the CIA VDA-2. It's a great little DAC. It will also handle high bit rate PCM (up to 24 bit, 192 kHz). CIA offers a trial period (30 days,less 10%).

FYI, there are a number of Blu-Ray music discs featuring hi-rez sound. Chris Botti is great in 24 bit, 2 ch.,PCM! With a separate DAC for 2 channel listening you're free to use multiple sources (cable TV, etc.).

I already had one Blu-Ray player die after two years use. I picked up a JVC (great player!) for $250. If I had sunk alot of money in one player, and had it to die, I would have been peeved. That's just my view on the subject.

Of course, if you listen to alot of SACD, or prefer one-box, you might want to upgrade your unit. The analog section is probably the weakest link.

Modwright does some nice work and is offering various upgrades to your unit.
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