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Thoughts on using the DAC in my oppo 205 with a CD Transport.

Hello,

I have been somewhat disappointed with the Redbook CD playback using my oppo 205. It's not that it always sounds bad, sometimes it actually sounds quite nice. I would say my biggest complaint is the lack of micro details, the light cymbal taps and other fine background sounds that make music so enjoyable. 

Since I can input a digital source to the oppo (Optical, Coaxial, or USB) and use the SABRE 32 DAC inside, I've been thinking of trying a CD Transport. Possibly the Audiolab 7000CDT. My system consists of the Simaudio Moon 600i integrated amp driving Focal L&R Utopia Be loudspeakers. 

My question is, would this arrangement provide me improved (and or) more detailed sound than I'm currently getting?

Thank you for your thoughts and knowledge!

Gary

gakman

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big_greg
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It's the DAC in your Oppo that's holding things back, not the transport.  I use my Oppo as a transport, sending the HDMI out signal to a much better DAC.  It sounds like you've figured out that is the route to take.  

With those beryllium tweeters, you might want to look at R2R or FPGA DACs.  Sorry, I don't have a specific recommendation, my last DAC in that price range was the MHDT Labs Orchid, which is very good, but probably a little outdated compared to some of the newer offerings.

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