Separate DAC or continue using the Oppo UDP-205


Hello,

  I have all my music on a hard drive in FLAC.
I am a using Sonos Connect, Optically connected to the Oppo. From the Oppo (RCA'S out) to a Primaluna Dialogue     Preamp. The Amps are 2 Primaluna HP's. Martin Logan Theos speakers. I have rolled mostly all the tubes, and absolutely love the sound. Family and friends also love the sound.

 My question is, Should I continue going through the Oppo, or should I get a separate DAC? Nothing to crazy in price.
I have seen these things go for thousands, and thats fine if you can swing it. I was thinking around a $1000.
But, would it change the sound or would it pretty much be the same? In other words, is the Oppo that good at what it does?

 Since we are always tweaking our systems to make them sound better, I thought I would ask all of you first, before calling the salesman. I also have thought about  getting a turntable. But I gave away all my albums many years ago.
Buying a turntable, buying albums, taking care of all that stuff. Not really what I had in mind. I would like to keep it fun, and simple.

  Thanks
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Ditto Lancelock.
You will love it @loganfan!
Please let us know what you think when you get it back.

Rolling rubes can greatly change what you hear. The stock Modwright was a little too warm and slow for my tastes. Once I found the right combination of rectifier and power tubes though, PERFECTION! 👍
Hello,
 I have rolled in a Matsushita 5AR4, (waiting on a Mullard 5AR4) and 2 Mullard 6922 gold pins.
It sounds absolutely amazing. And the workmanship on the 205 looks great. Couldn't be happier.


Thanks

Congrats @loganfan!
I think you'll find the DAC in the 205 is quite capable and the better tubes you roll into the unit will help reveal that. Good luck finding the right combo for your tastes.
Please post the results of your experience and a short review when you get your modded 205 back.Thanks