Thanks folks. Greatly appreciate the feedback. I wasn't aware of the linear power supply upgrades. Will look into that. Thanks. Scorpio1951, you're so right that just because the specs show improvement, does't mean it sounds any better. Could actually be worse. The 203 seems to be more focused on the video circuitry than audio. THANKS again.
Oppo BDP-103 vs UDP-203 audio only
I have a 3 year old OPPO Digital BDP-103 player that is still absolutely perfect. Love it. I use it for HT, digital coaxial audio for music and for multi-channel SACDs via its HDMI output. Performs flawlessly. However I'm thinking of selling it here on Audiogon and upgrading to the UDP-203 primarily for improved audio performance. The new 203 has upgraded improved internal DACs. The 103 has the Cirrus Logic CS4382A 24-bit, 114dB 192kHz PCM & proprietary unlisted DSD value dacs & the 203 uses AKM AK4458VN 115dB 32-bit 768kHz PCM and 11.2 MHz DSD dacs). I don't have native 4K TVs and have no interest in upgrading to that format. Has anyone upgraded to the UDP-203 strictly for audio performance only and has compared both units?