I’m sure the sonic weak link is the Emotiva processor, but the system is hybrid HT and 2 channel, but a good pre is on the wish list. It would have to have HT bypass, and although I’d like to try a tube pre, it seems to be a little limiting being part of a hybrid system, so I’m thinking of staying with Pass, as was suggested and going -12 or -22.
first things first though, gotta sort out the 1’s and 0’s. Is there a way to quantify the level of the DAC in the Oppo to an equivalent stand alone? Then I can see what level of DAC/streamer/etc that I’d need to replace it with. No point in going through all this and ending up loosing sound quality b/c I didn’t get good enough equipment.
Should I cash in?
I have an Oppo UDP205, using it as Roon endpoint and DAC, fed by a very old Mac Mini (no idea what OS, it’s too old to use Roon 2.0 though). I never use physical media any more.
should I sell the 205 and upgrade the Mini to a more updated version, then get a DAC to replace the Oppo’s DAC? I do currently use the balanced outputs to my pre (currently an Emotiva XMC-2), then to the Pass 250.8, then Aerial 7T’s (so you experts can guide me based on level of current equipment).
My technical knowledge on digital is almost non-existent, my eyes glaze over quickly when discussing bits and clocks and formats. I know SQ is subjective, but I would like the option of Roon on the go, and my current setup won’t allow that, and the sound quality of what I have is satisfying as is. Not looking for a leap forward in that department, but any changes would have to be at least as good.
I also have a BDP103, so if I did need a transport with the new equipment to load what few discs I have, I would have that.
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