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OPPO BDP 83 as Redbook player?

Hey guys,

I would really like to hear what you guys think of the BDP 83 when it comes to 2 channel music playback.

After recently selling my Jolida JD-100 CDP along with my amp and preamp in order to downsize my system a bit I was thinking about getting a universal player that will handle HT duties, but most important to me, be a good redbook player.

I do have a handful of Hybrid CDs in my collection so the SACD abilities would also be a bit of a bonus.

Right now I am using a cheapo Denon DVD-1730 which has been "good enough" for HT but does not cut it for music.

Would a better option be adding the Cambridge Audio DacMagic to the Denon?

Or eventually, perhaps both the Oppo and Dac?
hpower

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reubent
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Hpower,

If you would consider a mod'd player, the Oppo BDP-83 mod'd by Ric Shultz at EVS (www.tweakaudio.com) would easily cover all the bases. Last I checked, Ric was going to offer a 100% money back trial if you choose not to keep the player.

I own an Oppo 970H player with level-2 mods from EVS and it is outstanding for the price I paid. It's been playing every disc I've thrown at it over the last 3 years or so, wether it be DVD-A, DVD-V, SACD, DVD, CD, CDR, whatever....

BTW, I replaced a high end DVD player and a $3500 dedicated CD player with the mod'd Oppo. It gave up nothing in video quality and very, very little in CD playback. It is WAY good enough for both my HT and redbook playback needs. And I pocketed a load of cash in the downsizing move....

Enjoym

TIC
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