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Settings for Oppo bdp105 used with external DAC (Tambaqui)

I just bought a Tambaqui primarily for streaming and stored file playback using the USB input but thought I’d hook up the Coax digital out from the Oppo BDP105 for playing CDs. I understand that the Oppo will not output anything on the optical and spdif outs when playing SACDs (only HDMI) but I can’t seem to get any signal on the spdif when playing regular CDs. I messed with the audio settings some but haven’t found a combination that works. Any recommendations on how to make this combo work?

Thanks

delkat

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delkat OP
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Yes, my next step is adding a Auralic Aries G2.1 or Grimm Audio streamer.

I tried all the different audio settings on the Oppo today and also swapped the fiber optic cable that is working with the Node to the Oppo using the same input into the Tambaqui and nothing.  So it's not a bad SPDIF cable.

delkat OP
9 posts
 

I have a brand new Audioquest Carbon digital coax cable. I don’t currently have nor have I used another external DAC with the Oppo. I have a Node hooked up to the Tambaqui via Optical and it works fine. I’ve programmed the Tambaqui input 3 for the spdif and selected that input. 
 

Oppo Settings:

Playback - I’ve toggled between Multi-channel, Stereo and CD Mode for SACD priority 

Audio Format Setup - Secondary Audio = off, HDMI Audio=LPCM, Coaxial/Optical Output= Bitstream ( I’ve toggled between 48k,96k, 192k LPCM and Bitstream for this). SACD Output = Auto ( toggled between PCM and DSD for this)

delkat OP
9 posts
 

Problem solved.  I threw in a Chesky Records demo disc when trying this out not realizing it was an SACD so no SPDIF/Optical out on SACDs only HDMI for copyright protection. It works great with a normal Redbook.

 

Thanks for the inputs.

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