Thanks for all the responses.I do have the OPPO 105,however I prefer for sound quality the Meridian 800 and even the Esoteric I find superior in audio.I use HDMI from all these sources including the Meridian.Meridian repaired the 800 but over 6 month.As for cleaning the cds/dvd I do clean them once in a while,however in the last 6 month I used the Meridian no more than a dozen times,for my use the meridian is more important as I use it in combination with 862V6 and the audio quality is very good for red book cds.
cd/dvd repair ot trash
I am the unfortunate audiophile who keeps experiencing equipment failures.Specifically;A Meridian 800 with HDMI output,cannot read the cd /dvd ,although the unit was repaired by the factory for that precise problem under warranty in the last few month.Yesterday my Esoteric DV-60 failed to read the cds.I purchased that unit new from an authorized dealer,but that was a few years ago. My question is it worth the cost and trouble repairing