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Marantz SA-10 Vs Esoteric K-05Xs
Started this thread almost 5.5 years ago. Wanted to at least mention that my search has ended after I replaced the Oppo UDP-205 player/DAC with the T+A DAC 200. I am very pleased and satisfied with the change.  
Sony or Panasonic 4K Player vs. Magnetar or Reavon Universal Player
From experience I can say that as a CD player, the Oppo 205 is average (6/10). But use it as a DAC and you will start wondering what high end DACs might bring to the table (8/10). It is that good.  
Reinstalling Windows after I converted a computer to ROON ROCK
You are welcome! God to know that your PC is up and running as per your expectations.  
Reinstalling Windows after I converted a computer to ROON ROCK
This is directly from Microsoft support and has been helpful to many users.  
Oppo udp-205 DSD playback
You are welcome.  
Reinstalling Windows after I converted a computer to ROON ROCK
Try this link. In your case, Option 1 is the only choice.  
Reinstalling Windows after I converted a computer to ROON ROCK
You will need to create a bootable Windows 11 USB drive using this link. Use the "Download Now" under "Create Windows 11 Installation Media". Then do the following: Attach the USB flash drive or insert the DVD on the PC where you want to instal... 
Enough is Enough
I cannot believe that the dealer asked you to chuck away everything in your system. Only a moron would say things like that about the components you own and the treatments you have in place to make it sound optimal. He must have smoked something, ... 
Oppo udp-205 DSD playback
Below are the instructions from the user manual. Make sure that the dongle is properly formatted: The UDP-205 is equipped with three USB ports: two USB 3.0 ports in the back and one USB 2.0 port in the front. You may use any of the available USB ... 
ATC active vs. passive
OP, Your thoughts on the larger ATCs are justified. I can still recollect the boogie factor on the large ATCs. They were playing Daft Punk’s Loose Yourself to Dance. It was late evening and I was tired. But still felt like dancing! Stayed back in... 
VTL Pre tube roll…or suggestions on 12AU7s
I am going to commit blasphemy. I have a NOS Mazdas that replaced Psvane ART series 12AU7s in my preamp. The Psvane ART had replaced Gold Lions. And I love how the Mazdas sounded so "natural" in my system. Used it for almost 1.8 years and they ha... 
Marantz SA-10 Vs Esoteric K-05Xs
@audphile1 , I am completely with you when you say that you don't mean to rain down on anyone's parade. All I was trying to say that sometimes certain products do not work in our own systems when most users are reporting gains in their system. In... 
Marantz SA-10 Vs Esoteric K-05Xs
@audphile1 , I do not own this player.  
Marantz SA-10 Vs Esoteric K-05Xs
I decided to go away from disc players, in general in 2020. I used to own a Marantz SA-8260 way back in 2005. The laser is a big issue in Marantz players. I had considered getting a SA10 and use it as a DAC, just in case I needed to play a disc on... 
Marantz SA-10 Vs Esoteric K-05Xs
I have dropped the idea of a disc player. I am looking forward to getting a T+A DAC 200 soon. I am currently using the Oppo UDP-205 purely in DAC mode since July 2020, feeding DSD 256 though Foobar. I have heard that the T+A performs on a complete...