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All Quiet on the Oppo front?
Stereo5, I went through a similar evolution of thought about buying a 205 over the past few months.  I really wanted one because I love listening to music, especially on an excellent sound system.  A 205 was about as close as I would likely get to... 
All Quiet on the Oppo front?
I'd been reading and posting on the "Oppo prices threw [sic] the roof" thread and hadn't seen anyone else posting since July.  I wasn't sure whether others were still interested.Yes, the wait has been agonizing, checking my e-mail several times pe... 
price of Oppo players threw the roof
Just a quick update...  I put my name on the list for an Oppo UDP-205 back in late May and just received my offer today.  I immediately made the purchase and just received the tracking information about an hour ago.  What a great way to begin this... 
price of Oppo players threw the roof
As with other players, the 203 can only play SACDs through HDMI or RCA analog outs.  My receiver doesn't have HDMI inputs, so I play SACD through RCA analog outs and CDs through the players coax out (to my receiver's DAC). 
price of Oppo players threw the roof
Thank you for the reassurance, boucher.  Being patient will be a bit easier, given that I at least have a new 203 to enjoy in the meantime.  And it does a very nice job with SACDs and DSD files, as well as with feeding PCM files to my receiver's D... 
price of Oppo players threw the roof
Thank you for this thread. It’s nice to see that I’m not alone in waiting to hear about the chance to purchase a 205. I was fortunate to be able to purchase a 203 from Oppo at the end of May. But I also put my name on the list for a 205 in late Ma...