I am more than satisfied with my Oppo 203, having previously owned a Linn Unidisk player. I replaced the mains input with one by Kimber and use a Kimber Reference powerkord. The difference between CD and SACD is relatively small although SACD's from Japan bring about a noticeable improvement. However, the latest Blu-ray disc of Eric Clapton's "The Lady in the Balcony" is quite superb IMHO. Having said all this I am listening through a Townshend Allegri Reference/Chord SPM 1050 combo, which does make a considerable difference.
Oppo UDP-203
I might have an opportunity to trade for an Oppo UDP-203. Anyone have experience with one for SACD?
My current SACD player is a Pioneer PD-D6-J and it simply can't compete with my current Maverick Audio TubeMagic D2 DAC with WE 396A tube and Sparkos op-amps.
Could I expect the Oppo to be a significant upgrade for my Pioneer? I know the Oppo UDP-205 was the more audiophile targeted model.