Which OPPO?

[sidvee]

Originally Posted by Kal Rubinson

No. The 103 has the same abilities to use file access via USB and via Ethernet. So, as long as you do not use the analog outs or require the digital inputs (for use of the Oppo's DACs), the 103 should do just as well.

Thanks a lot Kal, I will get the 103. More than the $ savings I would not have been able to fit the 105 as my rack space is limited as well.
Cheers,
Sid

[crwilli]

Originally Posted by Glisse

My understanding of the MC-1, although I have never heard it, is:
[*]It digitizes all inputs[*]It has a pretty good 8 channel DAC in it

Given you will only ever hear the MC-1's DAC, it makes no sense to me to get a 95/105

Yes, that is right. The MC 1 digitizes all inputs which bothers me when I think about it but never in normal use . It is not on my current upgrade path.

Seems like a 103 works for me if I keep it focused on its primary purpose which is as a video source. I use that system for background music depending on what is happening upstairs. Will save my $ for better sources for the 2 channel system.

Thanks all.

[Grasshopper]

I have had the same question. I already have the W4S DAC2 so I don't need the analogue DAC on the Oppo. I also don't own an SACD.

Ideally here's how I'll connect my Oppo>

I like the idea of using the 5 channel analogue out (using the OPPO to decode 5.1 from blu rays vs. my AVR and future Preamp/processor) especially if it adds to the soundstage and if the Oppo would do a better job. No need for inputs into the Oppo.

The Oppo would serve as a dedicated Home theater component where i'd want superior sound and video (video via HDMI into AVR, and audio either via HDMI or analogue into AVR). Since I don't need it as a CD transport or 2 channel DAC, which should I buy (is the difference as a multichannel DAC that great for movies in the upper units?).

No need for 3-D. For what it's worth, i'm watching movies on a 110" screen from a projector.

Thanks in advance.

[Kal Rubinson]

Originally Posted by crwilli

Yes, that is right. The MC 1 digitizes all inputs which bothers me when I think about it but never in normal use . It is not on my current upgrade path.

Ha! I feel the same about my Meridian 861 but it is going out for a upgrade this week.

[Grasshopper]

I just purchased a pre owned Oppo BDP-93 with the signature edition upgrade (from the Upgrade Company).


Anybody out there in "Oppo-land" familiar with this mod, and more specifically how this modded unit should stack up against newer stock units?

I plan to use it exclusively for blu rays in my home theater (120" projection screen).

I intend to run hdmi for audio and sound, unless analogue audio is supposed to sound better direct to my avr.