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Arcam DV139 vs Oppo 95; any thoughts?

I have heard all the buzz surrounding the Oppo 95 (and soon 105). I want to believe the talk that it is so stellar on redbook CD. But still. . .

I currently have the Arcam DV79. I absolutely love the video quality. Arcam video is very film-like. It seems unique among players this way. CD playback is ok, but recently I've been using it as a transport to a Rega DAC. The sonics stay the same but the Rega makes it musical.

Now the 79 is starting to fail, so I want to replace it. Highest priority is 2-channel CD audio.

Has anyone done a direct comparison between the Arcam 139 and the Oppo? I'm hoping either will be of sufficient quality to allow me to sell the DAC (space issues). I've read some comments in other forums. The impression that I'm getting is that the Oppo has great technical prowess, while the Arcam sounds more like music. This is the essential condition for me. I'm not interested in sophistication if playback retains that digital edge.

Any insight would be much appreciated. Happy Thanksgiving, people!
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I had the 139(had the transport replaced less than 6 months)
back then was fine as a player but mainly used for dvd's,I have the Oppo 83SE(as back up) and the 95)I really only use the 95 for movies soooo I don't think I can help.
I do use the Bryston BCD-1 for cds and its way above musically I find than the 139.
Today if or the 139 is for sale,I would go with the Oppo.
I have nadda problem with either and at least movie sound tracks sound great.
Hahaha,haven't even used the balanced outs on either the 83SE or 95 which are suppose to be superb for two channel.
To satisfied with the Bryston I guess. OPPO for me.
maybe you can do home audition.

maybe irrelevant,can't remember thecompany but they seemed to like the OPPO so much they used the same insides of the oppo83 I think or SE and put it in theirs and retail was over 3000 LOL
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