Repair or Replace ???

I use a new 50 inch Panasonic plasma. I'm actually very satisfied with the DVD picture from my Lexicon RT-20; mind you I have "exceptional" power conditioning and the "best" MIT cables for progressive outputs. Still, I'm lucky to be pleased with the picture.Sound quality in plain old "stereo" is what turns my crank.

Hard to believe $1000 "peek"fee! My Lexicon RT-20 started to not read discs. It was because motor was going.I was told this is the common reason discs are not read. I suggest you ask Esoteric how much for a new motor for your unit. How did the sound of the Oppo (standard) compare to the Esoteric?

Jfpmft. There is no manufacturer who will support their warranty once they see the unit has been opened by anyone other than their authorised service centre--not even the good folks (from all posters) at Oppo.
As well, from my above post, I went ahead and fixed my Lexicon as opposed to buying an Oppo 105 Darbee. The reason is the satisfaction I have with CD sound from the Lexicon. Cost me $300 installed for replacement motor.

So your modified 105 was better than your Esoteric for CD/SACD-interesting with the huge cost difference. However the Esoteric is old. Is the Oppo "much" better?? As for the $100 for the Darbee; I wouldn't have thought to pass on it for the price difference. We all see things uniquely don't we? Cheers..