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My Oppo is a bit too bright

'sup?
In a comparison to an impartial audience between my analog rig and my Oppo 105D > LFD LE IV rig, the consensus was the the digital end was too bright and brittle.
Some more details:

Digital:
Oppo 105 > Belden 840 cables > LFD LE IV > Decware Styx speaker cables

Analog:
VPI HW19 MK 4/Hana ML > Morrow PH4 > LFD LE phono > AZ ICs > LFD LE IV
All feeding into Spatial M3 Turbo S's
I agree with the consensus. Any suggestions for a warmer digital sound?
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tweak1
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adg

It's so good I no longer use my Audio Alchemy DPA-1 and PS5

Best ~$400 I spent. Way better than a cable or PC upgrade, which will still improve it

Keep in mind the foundation of the music begins with the PS
tweak1
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The knock on the 105 (I have one) was the power supply. I found Linear Power Supplies on Ebaye. One company provides easy to follow photos. Also replace the OEM IEC . I bought the Furutech with pure silver tail that snaps on the old or new board and a jumper to bypass the 110/220 switch

For ~ $400 you will be amazed

hth
tweak1
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adg

Just 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 so

Anyway, even if you choose to use it as a transport only, you will STILL want to upgrade the PS, etc. My suggestions do that before spending $3K+ on a dac that might not be any better anyway. But hey, YMMV

hth
tweak1
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soix

My Audio Alchemy DDP -1 with PS 5 outboard power supply did not better my moded 105 direct to amp using VVC
tweak1
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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
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