Teac UD 501 vs oppo 105d


I read good reviews regarding Teac UD 501 for $879 and Oppo 105d $1200 ? Is it worth spending the difference I need help here. My system andra 1 musical fidelity mono block 500w connected to concierto art audio amp n art audio preamp. and oppo DV 970 hd cables MIT n kimber .Dac wise which is better?
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The Oppo does more than just the DAC. You are playing for its universal disc playback

I think the Oppo and Teac are typical of the the Sabre32 vs BurrBrown sound signatures.

The Oppo is smoother and sweeter. The Teac is less detailed but has a slightly warmer more engaging sound.

You takes your pick.

I have the Oppo 95 and the UD-501. I prefer the 501
I find the transients on the BurrBrown has more impact - the smoothness I referred to on the Sabre was the smoothening of that.

FWIW I preferred a friend's DIY-ed AKM4490 to either the UD501 or the Oppo.