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Oppo 203 SPDIF Digital Coax output
Limited insight from Oppo at as now. They insist the player shouldn't be doing what it's doing. I insist otherwise. Stalemate. 
Oppo 203 SPDIF Digital Coax output
Thanks folks. Working with Oppo tech support. Something is awry, but a full power cycle seems to have changed something as well. 
Oppo 203 SPDIF Digital Coax output
Thanks Rego. Yes, my settings are textbook correct. Oppo: Bitstream S/PDIFShield: (manual) toggle between HDMI and USB; USB always set to HQ stereoConnections: - Shield HDMI OUT to Oppo HDMI IN; - Oppo S/PDIF OUT to DAC S/PDIF IN; - Shield USB OUT... 
Cary Audio DAC 200 ts Opinions
Besides the Brimar suggestion from hueandeye, any other 12au7 suggestions? Popped in an RCA clear top NOS, and while it sounds much better than the stock EH, it's quite laid back in my set up. Lacking slam. Not sure if the tubes need to be run in ... 
Phono stage recommendation please
Thanks Kgturner. So far so good with the Nighthawk. Yet to compare with Luxman (dealer demo should be arriving soon). 
Ray Samuels F-117 Nighthawk MC/MM Phono
Thanks Agiaccio.Davidmag, I use an Anthem AVM50v. Not sure what the gain is, but I found that higher gain on the Nighthawk resulted in expected, quite audible distortion.One more question on a slightly controversial topic. What TT/tonearm-to-Night... 
Ray Samuels F-117 Nighthawk MC/MM Phono
What gain and impedance settings are you using on the Nighthawk with the DV-20XL? I just picked up the Nighthawk to try with my VPI Classic / DV-20XL. Replacing a Sim LP3. So far, sounds great (halfway down on gain, 100 ohms though the DV-20XL man...