Reference disc player...UDP 205 or Marantz?


Hey guys....
I've decided to take the plunge, and get my last reference disc player--at least for a very long time--and I'm looking for opinions on the subject.
I really wanted to get the Marantz SA-14S1, it sounds fantastic for sure, but I started to read all the glowing reviews on the Oppo UDP-205. Is it just hype, or the real thing? Is the Oppo really that rare piece of equipment that punches that far above its price? Who here has listened to the oppo and/or the Marantz? How do they compare? 
Thanks! 
jonasandezekiel

Showing 1 response by glennewdick

I'd suggest you buy a very good DAC and skip the disk spinner all together. I know i'm jumping in on a thread but I think now is the time to ditch the Disk spinners and get a storage device as you are upgrading anyway, lets say something like the Blue sound vault 2, or  a NAS and a streamer then this to a quality DAC. I did this last year and I'm so happy guys here suggested this to me. after the load of the digital format onto the Vault it now becomes so much easier to play, sort, explore my digital media. Add to it the Tidal ( Roon too if your streamer supports) and you have a one stop place to explore your music and Tidal  all from your listening position via a tablet or smart phone. I think you can also get potentially better sound as you can use what ever DAC you like and upgrade just the DAC when you need to.


Anyway just a suggestion as now would be the time when your about to upgrade.