Cambridge Audio 751 BD or Oppo BDP95?


Has anyone had the opportunity to compare these two players? If so, what were your impressions. I want to buy one of these players but, i can only audition the Cambridge. Thanks for any feedback

Brian27b
brian27b
I chose Oppo 95 due to proven numerous awards and awesome reviews. But another major reason was the dedicated XLR Stereo output.
One of the best upgrades I've done in my system!
There is a review in HT Review I have two OPPO I just ordered a 751. link:http://hometheaterreview.com/
pretty much all of the AB comparison I've read, people are saying the OPPO 95 has strong bass and higher highs, so it's more "exciting" to listen to the OPPO, and the 751 has smoother, flatter freq response, and they can listen to it all day long without getting tired of it. So pick the one that fits your taste and setup.
The 751 and 95 are different sounding only if you are using the DACS in the players. If you are doing you’re processing through a processor or receiver you will not hear the difference because you will be using the DACs inside the processors. I do run a 751 analogue out and bypass the processing in my processor. I choice the 751 because I prefer the Wolfson DACs over the Sabre DACs. The 95 uses the Sabre 9018 DAC and I personally find this DAC too analytical. This is just my opinion and some of my friends with the 95 prefer the 95. IMHO I would not personally use either unit as a source for music because they are average at best compared to some serious sources.
751 over oppo, two reasons:

1- 751 does not have a fan
2- I was not able to audition, see or touch the Oppo. Maybe it's just me but if I going to spend $1000, I want to hear and see it before buying.

My 751 is about 3 weeks old, and I am loving it. Mind you, it was a big step up from my previous player. But I can't compare it to the oppo since I never heard it.