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| Oppo 105 with DIY LPM is a giant killer (no dac needed) When I was using Surfer silver XLRs the resultant sound was quite bright. As soon as I replacd them with WireWorld Series 8 the entire spectrum relaxed but at the same time has excellent detail | |
| My Oppo is a bit too bright Aha, yes bright interconnects. I was using Surfer XLR ICs, which are silver, and yes, THEY were bright. As soon as I replaced them with WireWorld Series 8 the brightness went away | |
| Questions that Never Die Did Paul really die?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cMJGCq4lf0 | |
| Oppo 105 with DIY LPM is a giant killer (no dac needed) melmOf course a lot more can be done to a 105. HOWEVER, my point is to let people know that they can do a simple (and significant) DIY upgrade for a LOT less than ~ < $2000 dacs, and as was mentioned, should a 105 owner decide to use it as a tr... | |
| Oppo 105 with DIY LPM is a giant killer (no dac needed) auxinputthanks but is that a simple DIY? | |
| Oppo 105 with DIY LPM is a giant killer (no dac needed) Well, well, well...this just might take my 105 over the top. Scroll down to DSP2.0https://www.underwoodhifi.com/products/dspeaker | |
| What's your favorite boutique speaker maker GR ResearchEmerald Physics | |
| Hattor Ultimate Power Amplifiers Underwood HiFi has a few Ampzilla amps/pres at great pricesAmpzilla 2000 Mk II for $5995 the pairSelect Specials and scroll downhth | |
| Looking for more detail in a speaker Get a pair of Harbor Freight dollys, put them under your speakers and start moving them around. First I suggest you cut the distance between you and the speakers by ~ 50%hth | |
| My Oppo is a bit too bright soixMy Audio Alchemy DDP -1 with PS 5 outboard power supply did not better my moded 105 direct to amp using VVC | |
| My Oppo is a bit too bright adgJust look at the dac section in your manual or in reviews to see that while it can be beaten, it will take some $$$ to do soAnyway, even if you choose to use it as a transport only, you will STILL want to upgrade the PS, etc. My suggestions do ... | |
| Upgrade to Maggi 3.7i or Tekton Moab? My room is ~ 20 x 35 x 12 with one side open up/down stairwellI had Maggie 3.5Rs + 2 SVS powered subs, couldn't get a seamless blend even with an active XOI now have Emerald Physics 3.4s (open baffle, 12" driver with concentric polyester tweeter) ... | |
| How do you feel about a wheeled dolly permanently under large floorstanding speakers? DougS +1I too have spent big money isolating speakers to no outstanding results~ 5 years ago, I tried Harbor Freight dollys (which have rubber casters) just to move and position speakers and heavy components. I have heard no good reason to remove ... | |
| My Oppo is a bit too bright adgIt's so good I no longer use my Audio Alchemy DPA-1 and PS5Best ~$400 I spent. Way better than a cable or PC upgrade, which will still improve itKeep in mind the foundation of the music begins with the PS | |
| Hattor Ultimate Power Amplifiers It’s ignorant to clump all class D into the same basketIt could be your passive Kuzma. I had the Hattor passive, and although I loved it, I think there was an Impedance mismatch with my class D amps. Upgrading to the advanced input buffer (~$350) ... |