Oppo Nuforce BDP-93NE

Upgradebug_up_urass:

I will be trading in an Audio Refinement Pre5 and Multi5 for a custom Rogue Cronus Magnum (on order right now) powering some Tekton 6.5t (50Hz - 25kHz, 92dB sensitivity, 4 Ohm - http://www.tektondesign.com/Model65t.htm). I was planning on ordering the BDP-93 NuForce from the get-go, but I might try the factory BPD-93 first and then consider the NuForce upgrade. Is there anything different between a BDP-93 NuForce ordered from the factory vs. the user install board?

TIA,

Scott

The most-recent TAS has a comparison of the Nuforce mods and mentions a comparison to the 95 as well. 95 was preferred over NXE for 2-channel, but NXE preferred for multichannel output.

Hi, Scott. There is no difference between buying a installed board from Nuforce for the Oppo 93 or buying the board and installing it yourself. I believe Nuforce has the info on their website for doing it yourself. I see the review you're referring to Roscoeiii. I wonder how long the 93NXE was burned in compared to the Oppo 95? The reason I mention this is even the Oppo 83SE took quite awhile to settle in. when I first had it. The Nuforce 93NE took even longer. I would like to see more reviews to see how they compare. It could be very interesting. Perhaps it depends a lot on the system you're listening to. I'm sure there'll be more on these units. Oppo has opened a wonderful Pandora's box for us.....cheers, lloyd

So far all of my comparative listening has been with redbook cd. I just put in a Miles Davis SEVEN STEPS TO HEAVEN SACD this very moment, however. I'll listen to it later on my 95 but I don't recall it sounding as balanced and transparent on the 95. I've only got a few SACDs and HDCDs these days. For the record the rest of my system is comprised of an LFD MK IV integrated, Gallo Strada loudspeakers and all Mapleshade cables and maple blocks. My opinion of the stock 95 is mixed to be sure. I think it is a very solid player but it strikes me as a bit mechanical sounding. Very dynamic but not much PRAT. Perhaps some of this has to do with system synergy. I found that putting Herbie's BIG FAT DOTS under the stock feet gives the music some needed verve. The 93NXE certainly allows more of the music's emotion through as far as I'm concerned.

One more thing Upgradebug_up_urass mentioned about the BDP-93NE in his system. He mentioned the NE sounded wooly in his system, which is exactly how my tube / turntable dealer describe most MM cartridges (especially lower end ones - subjectively putting on my flame suit) and I ended up going with a MC Ortofon (MC-3 turbo) that just "woke up" my LP listening experience (going to a Pro-ject Tube Phone Box II also helped quite a bit).

@Upgradebug_up_urass, do you agree?