Question about bypassing Oppo dac


Hello all
 

I want to bypass the DAC in my Oppo 203 bdp, But the sources I have consulted indicate that the only way to do that is with either a coaxial or an HDMI connection. However, I have been told that the SACD format requires analog connections to function fully SACD quality. I am using Buchardt Powered speakers, which have their own DAC built-in, And a Primare sc15 Music streamer. I would appreciate any input and help anybody could provide.

rustler

I use the GeerFAB and it sounds incredible with a great DAC. Even with an average DAC the SACDs are well worth the listen via the GeerFAB. There is a cheaper Chinese alternative that is touted on here. I am not interested in that since the $600 GeerFAB sounds great and is an American product.

I use a $150 used OPPS BD???. You need to take the HDMI from the OPPO to the GeerFAB. Then take SPDIF from the GeerFAB to you DAC.

The important consideration is that the DAC needs to support DSD over PCM (DoP), I just checked the Buchardt Powered web site, and it seems that this is a wireless connection and a SPDIF could not be connected to the MASTER speaker (not sure if that concept even exists here).

 

 

I have a Bryston DAC3 that has 4 HDMI inputs so I program the Oppos to output DSD over HDMI

Thank you all so far. Here is some additional information that I didn't think of before
 

The opo203 Has a DAC

The primare Streamer has a DAC

The powered speakers also have a DAC

 

Which component has the DAC which is determining the sound I get out of my speakers?

 

Sorry if this question is incredibly ignorant

Note:  I ended up ripping all my SACDs to .dsf files (DSD) and feeding them as files through my streamer.   I also have a McIntosh MCT500 SACD player that will feed my McIntosh DAC, but, I still prefer the convenience of using the streamer to pick any DSD (.dsf) song I want as a file. To do this, you need an older Sony Blu-ray player like a Sony BDP-S5100 3D Blu-ray Player that you can pickup on Ebay for under $50.  This is what I use.  Then, you put a few commands on a USB drive, plug the USB drive in the back of the Blu-ray player, load the SACD, and it will automatically rip DSD to the usb disk as a .dsf file.  If you are interested, search the internet for the details for the commands, and the Sony machines that will work.

 

@yyzsantabarbara , I have an Oppo 105D that’s in the closet and currently run an Original Schiit Yiggy. If I get the Oppo out and purchase the DBOB, is there a protocol issue with PCM over DSD ? BTW the adult toy that you have ( I have no idea what it’s called) is amazing and I’d love to see a video of it in action. Much Respect, Mike B.