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Oppo BDP-105D just for CDs?

When my nice older Arcam CD player died I did not replace it with comparable equipment since I mostly listen to my CDs ripped anyway. I have a $15 thrift store DVD for rare CD listening. It doesn't sound terrible but I'm sure a quality CD player would sound better. I just haven't wanted to spend money on one.

Now, I have an opportunity to get an Oppo BDP-105D blu-ray player for little or no money. It is currently part of a high end home theater system.

I have no interest in blu-ray or home theater whatsoever.

So what I'm wondering is would the CD playback be high quality from this unit? (I know nothing about Oppo except that I think they are defunct now). It says it will also play SACDs as well. I'm assuming it will sound worlds better than my Toshiba thrift store DVD player so getting the Oppo is not the issue. The issue is that I see these units for sale for around $800 or more used. If the CD playback is high end and without serious compromise then I will just keep the Oppo and use it as a dedicated CD player. But if CD playback is just so-so and all the value is in the blu-ray component of it then I can sell it and for $800 I assume I could get a better dedicated CD/SACD player.

Any thoughts or advice much appreciated.
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tweak1
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I use my 105 just for spinning discs; red book, DVD-A and SACD

It is common knowledge that its weak link is the OEM power supply module. The good news is its a relatively easy DIY as complete PNP modules are available on Ebay ($200 and up). Should you do that, also replace the IEC (power cord socket) with one of the many choices on Ebay. The one I bought also removes the 110/220 jumper and BAM killer player. Easy Peazy


It also has a built in volume control. Outputs straight into your amp
tweak1
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My dac/preamp has been turned off since I upgraded the Oppo

but it's simple, just bypass your pre and listen


YMMV
tweak1
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dustin

Just go to Ebay and search 105 power supply. You should find both portions as there are quite a few choices. I went with the least expensive LPM, and a expensive Furutec Rhodium IEC with silver wire tail. I doubt you need to spend that much

hth
tweak1
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Check out upgrading the 105 oem power supply. There are excellent PNP modules available from Ebay ~$20- up, also get the upgraded IEC and 110/220 jumper
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