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OPPO BDP 83 as Redbook player?

Hey guys,

I would really like to hear what you guys think of the BDP 83 when it comes to 2 channel music playback.

After recently selling my Jolida JD-100 CDP along with my amp and preamp in order to downsize my system a bit I was thinking about getting a universal player that will handle HT duties, but most important to me, be a good redbook player.

I do have a handful of Hybrid CDs in my collection so the SACD abilities would also be a bit of a bonus.

Right now I am using a cheapo Denon DVD-1730 which has been "good enough" for HT but does not cut it for music.

Would a better option be adding the Cambridge Audio DacMagic to the Denon?

Or eventually, perhaps both the Oppo and Dac?
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toddsgear
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I've had my BDP 83 for about 3 months now. I have been tinkering with the sound as a transport with an external DAC and different cables.

I hooked in a DacMagic to the Oppo via a high quality Analysis Plus digital interconnect. I am running the DacMagic into my Integra processor via Kimber balanced interconnects.

I have been comparing the sound of the Oppo player through three different connections for 2 channel sound.

1) Oppo 83 player playing two channel via HDMI connection, DVD input, hdmi connection

2) Oppo 83 player playing two channel through analog connections with no external DAC - DVD input, analog connection

3) Oppo 83 player playing two channel connected to Cambridge DacMagic described above - CD input on processor

My analysis is ranked below: Best resolving sound, warmth

#1 - Oppo connected to DacMagic, warmer sound with better clarity from highs to low bass

#2 - Oppo connected via analogs

#3 - Oppo connected via HDMI - a little edgy across the board to my ear. Increased + 5-7 dbz's via HDMI

This is just my personal preference in listening to two channel via the Oppo 83. Not scientific, just the way I like the sound.

Playing through Usher BE 718 Monitors, ATI 3007 amp, Integra Processor.

I actually have a second player that I kept in my system and I am experimenting versus the Oppo. I have been comparing the Oppo to my Arcam DV 139 for music. I have to say the Arcam is much smoother in playing music, but it is also 4 times the cost.

Oppo is great for DVDvideo and BluRay video. I think I will just run two players and have the best of both worlds.
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