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Oppo/something else as a Processor

Hello,

Recently my Parasound New Classic 7001 blew up, so I thought I would just hook up the 7.1 analogue outs from the Oppo 103D directly into the power amp, because I read that it can be used for this.

After a bit of subwoofer tweaking, much to my amazement the Oppo 103D actually sounded better in all aspects, than going through the Parasound.

As Oppo is discontinued, would anyone know if something other than 103D, or a different manufacturer offers the same feature? I inquire because eventually the Oppo will break, and I would like to have some thoughts as to what to do when that happens.

I may be interested in 4K or Atmos, in several years, but right now I am quite happy with what I have. My sound has arrived at a space which I no longer feel the need to pursue anything different.

thanks
bobnegi

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You might look for a used 105, 105D, or 205.  The Oppo designations that end in 5 have audio processing superior to those that end in 3, although the video is the same.  

I've been using my 205 directly to a 300-watt NAD M22 Class D amp to drive KEF LS50s with excellent result.  In the process of downsizing I discovered I have a 95, 105, and 105D in addition to the 205.
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