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Blu Ray player versus CD/SACD player.

No info on my system, just a general, straight-up question for those that would like to offer some general, straight-up input.

I have a decent analog system, but when listening to CDs or SACDs I have been using a hold-over from my home theater days, an Oppo BDP-103 Blu Ray player which can play a variety of discs, including switching between PCM and DSD.

I have been very happy with the Oppo but now it’s getting a little long in the tooth, I’m wondering should I stick with it or start researching a CD/SACD stand-alone player for my digital discs?

Should I get a unit that specializes in music playback or stick with the Oppo as “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!” Will I notice a difference between the Oppo and a unit that is built for primary music purposes?

Just looking for a general sense of peoples thoughts, especially those that have maybe made a similar switch?

Thanks for any feedback!

Ian the BigE

 

ianhorseman

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elliottbnewcombjr
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these Sony's hold their value, I found one from a person's second system, very little use. This one, seller says/shows only 80 hours use.

 

I paid $1,000. and thought I got lucky due to low use. Prices of everything have gone up since, $1,300 for essentially open box is an unusual find, perhaps seller will take an offer.

I am very glad I chose it.

elliottbnewcombjr
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I went in search of a better CD player, then remembered SACDs, realizing I probably never heard those 20 or so SACd's thru a superior player.

Many here advised OPPO, I tried two OPPOs Marantz; Denon, Yamaha, ... went thru 9 players until I found two I really like

Onkyo Integra CDC 3.4 mark 2 CD Only in second system

Sony xa5400ES, CD/SACD, so good I am enjoying my many CD's, yes the SACD's sound amazing, and I'm buying used CD's as well as LPs.

 

 

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