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

@yyzsantabarbara , THANK YOU for that info , I have 2 Schiit DAC’s and would definitely be disappointed. The marble run is BOMB ! Thanks to the Op my apologies for the intrusion. 

Let me say this about Oppo

I had this, loved it’s performance, video and audio, it’s DACs

OPPO BDP-83

https://search.brave.com/search?q=OPPO+BDP-83&summary=1&conversation=08ff74fdabed1fd199c3d53e6f554246b0ed

I tried a highly recommended Oppo 205, recommended here: I liked the 83 sound better.

I got my Sony xa5400es, and gave my Oppo 83 to a friend.

He used it as a transport to his separate dac for years, until the dac failed

Low and Behold, he started using the dac in the Oppo 83 and had to admit, it sounded better than the ’better’ one that died.

He bought the ’separate better dac’ thing, and all those years .....

so, like anything phono, try to buy with return options.

You can rip your SACDS using your Oppo 203 and play the files back through your streamer if it has disk storage or USB input.

Another solution is to get the I2s mod from Oppo Mods in Korea, but that won't work with your present system.