I am using an Oppo BDP-95 as a transport to an Eastern Electric DAC Plus and am very pleased with the result.
To my ear, and in my system, the sonic performance is at a higher level with this approach than through the balanced outputs of the 95 alone... and the analog stage of the Oppo is indisputably excellent.
With the EE DAC in the chain, I hear a cleaner clearer sound, improved image and soundstage, and much improved bass response.
To my ear, and in my system, the sonic performance is at a higher level with this approach than through the balanced outputs of the 95 alone... and the analog stage of the Oppo is indisputably excellent.
With the EE DAC in the chain, I hear a cleaner clearer sound, improved image and soundstage, and much improved bass response.