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Thoughts on using the DAC in my oppo 205 with a CD Transport.

Hello,

I have been somewhat disappointed with the Redbook CD playback using my oppo 205. It's not that it always sounds bad, sometimes it actually sounds quite nice. I would say my biggest complaint is the lack of micro details, the light cymbal taps and other fine background sounds that make music so enjoyable. 

Since I can input a digital source to the oppo (Optical, Coaxial, or USB) and use the SABRE 32 DAC inside, I've been thinking of trying a CD Transport. Possibly the Audiolab 7000CDT. My system consists of the Simaudio Moon 600i integrated amp driving Focal L&R Utopia Be loudspeakers. 

My question is, would this arrangement provide me improved (and or) more detailed sound than I'm currently getting?

Thank you for your thoughts and knowledge!

Gary

gakman
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audphile1
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Does Oppo output DSD via coax out? In other words can it be used as SACD transport?

ericgeer
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The Oppo outputs DSD through HDMI. A GeerFab Audio D.BOB can legally extract the DSD and then output it though Coax/Optical to an external DAC than can accept DSD via the DoP protocol over Coax/Optical.

mihorn
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gakman OP    So now having to shift gears, can you guys offer me thoughts on DAC’s (would like to stay under $1500) 

Skip the DAC if you want the best transparent musical sound.  Check this Agon ad.

https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisbedbj-wavetouch-audio-wt-95-world-s-best-sound-sacd-cd-flac-player-streamer-cd-sacd-players

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audphile1
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Add PS Audio DSD DAC to your list. I forgot I had it and liked it. Well under $1500 at this point. 

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oddiofyl
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I had an OPPO 103d.  It was a decent player.  I used it over the years with several DACs and while it sounded better through them it wasn't until I replaced the 103 with a dedicated transport that I realized it was just pretty good and not great. 

I'd start with a different DAC and eventually something like the Audiolab to spin discs.

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