If you haven't already, rolling to a better tube in the Maverick will get some definite improvement. I have that unit in my office system with a NOS GE 5670 ... pretty sweet.
Not sure about the Oppo SE. I auditioned that unit and IMHO it fell a little short compared to previous players - Sony XA5400ES and Tube Research Lab modified 2000ES changer. Also read a review where the basic Oppo was preferred to SE version.
You're not going to save much by getting used on A-gon. The Oppo is still new enough that not much value will be reduced from retail. Oppo Digital has an excellent return policy; so get it in for a listen in YOUR system, check it out for up to 30 days and then send it back if you don't like it. They're super fast on processing refunds too.
If you like the basic BDP-83, you could always get it modified downstream, after you save a few more dollars. ASI Tek is good ($450), and Modwright is better ($950). Good luck and happy listening!
BTW, with your system, your following step might be a power upgrade. The Volex is a very good cord, especially given the cost. Cryogenics International can cryo that cord and all your other wires for $75 a pound. Then add a Majik Buss power filter ($595) and you are much closer to where you want to be. Do some research about this little gem. It did some pretty amazing things in my system ... like make my PS Audio Noise Harvesters stop flickering and go dark!
Yes, this is a lot more than you asked for. I got a little carried away. It happens.
Not sure about the Oppo SE. I auditioned that unit and IMHO it fell a little short compared to previous players - Sony XA5400ES and Tube Research Lab modified 2000ES changer. Also read a review where the basic Oppo was preferred to SE version.
You're not going to save much by getting used on A-gon. The Oppo is still new enough that not much value will be reduced from retail. Oppo Digital has an excellent return policy; so get it in for a listen in YOUR system, check it out for up to 30 days and then send it back if you don't like it. They're super fast on processing refunds too.
If you like the basic BDP-83, you could always get it modified downstream, after you save a few more dollars. ASI Tek is good ($450), and Modwright is better ($950). Good luck and happy listening!
BTW, with your system, your following step might be a power upgrade. The Volex is a very good cord, especially given the cost. Cryogenics International can cryo that cord and all your other wires for $75 a pound. Then add a Majik Buss power filter ($595) and you are much closer to where you want to be. Do some research about this little gem. It did some pretty amazing things in my system ... like make my PS Audio Noise Harvesters stop flickering and go dark!
Yes, this is a lot more than you asked for. I got a little carried away. It happens.