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Upgrade to Oppo?

A used Oppo BDP-95 just became available near me.  I've been using a Rega Planet that has served me well for 15 yrs but been thinking of a change.  Don't really need it for video, just two channel (Although I may just put it in my living room TV system, it will probably be better than the old Sony DVD player we are currently using!).  The Planet was well regarded in its day but one thing that has always slightly bugged me about the Rega is that you can hear the small disc in the CD cover spinning.  Barely audible but noticeable at times on quiet passages.  

So, any thoughts on the two?  I know the Oppo players are pretty popular.

Thanks
pkatsuleas

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pkatsuleas OP
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Thanks all.  Yes, I do like to buy local used whenever possible.  Budget about $4 - $500 but a new CD player not a necessity.  If the Oppo 95 is not really an upgrade from the Planet then I may just buy it for the living room as mentioned.  I am also in the market for a dac.  I could pick one up and see how it plays out with the Planet.  

Question:  How does one know if the external dac will override the dac in the Planet?  
pkatsuleas OP
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Thanks soix, it does help.  I can always upgrade to a better transport in the future.  I am considering streaming also.  Perhaps buying a budget DAC/streamer combo just to get started.  Honestly, the DAC purchase has been difficult.  I'm going to have to just pull the trigger on something soon.  The Mac air is just not cutting it for SQ.
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