Oppo Nuforce BDP-93NE

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?

Hi, Nrthomas2. How has the comparison of the NXE and the 95 progressed? ANy further thoughts? On 2 channel playback? Cheers, lloyd

Has anyone found any in depth magazine reviews of the 95, NF 93 or ideally stock 95 vs all the modded versions out there?

Hi, Moomoo/ There is a review of the Nufroce 93NE, 93NXE and the Oppo 95 in the AVS[Absolute Sound mag. If you check on the Nuforce website I believe you can find the review. An interesting read. cheers, lloyd