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upgrade player or use modified oppo bdp 105 as transport

New to asking questions but I am looking to replace my "Modwrighted"  (all mods and power supply) Oppo BDP 105 (not 105D) player as I believe there's much better out there these days and I have experienced expensive tube deterioration way in advance of claimed hours. ( leads to bright or harsh sound) (solid state only in the future) Love that it plays and decodes all (SACD,HDCD,CD) (yeah blue ray and DVDA too but I have none)  Was considering using it as a transport to a killer DAC (MQA included) but was under the impression the bdp105 lacks the most effective means of outputting digital info to an outboard DAC.??????  (digital outs listed are "optical" and "coaxial')  Really loved the sound but I think things have improved on the digital frontier over the last 7-plus years.

All input is most welcome. Thanks.

System: Modwright/Oppo BDP 105 as a source

Parasound JC2 Pre amp into a Pass Labs X250.5 amp to Harbeth 30.1 speakers on stands.

Cables. Cardas balanced (xlr)

 

cymivka
jl35
3,921 posts
 

get a new player, or transport and DAC, sell the Oppo ... streaming is a separate issue

 

tomcarr
1,468 posts
 

+1 For all the above

cymivka OP
46 posts
 

DAC sounds like the way to go and it seems like a teally good with MQA decoding is going to drain the wallet. I'm sure there are some decent giant killers out there. Any favorites I should look at??m

soix
8,656 posts
 

Another vote for a DAC and add a streamer when you can. If you have access to Qobuz where you are there’s really no need to bother with the MQA BS. What’s your budget for a DAC, and would you be looking for new or used?

cymivka OP
46 posts
 

New or used probably somewhere in the 5k range if need be.

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