Without considering analog output, just strictly digital from optical. Is 105's internal DAC significantly better than 95 or are both similar? Thank
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Oppo 95 audio performance is nearly identical to the 105. You'd be cutting hairs trying to find differences.
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Mo,When using optical from either player the DACs in both players are not in use. Your AVR or PrePro is doing the digital to analog conversion. So, if you are planning on using the optical I would consider something a lot less expensive than either player.
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Have not had a 105 in my system and use the coaxial out from the 95 to a digital preamp processor so really can't say how the processor in the OPPO 95 works. I will say that compared to the Meridian 98 and 96 dvd transports the I like the OPPO better. I have asked some people I know that are familiar with the 95 and 105 performance what they think about them and will get back to you when they answer.
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I personally have BDP-95 yet a friend of mine has the 105, we both agree that they are similar
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There is always a better DAC out there. In most cases they will cost some serious $$$$. The Schiut Bifrost is excellent for its price. I cannot say though if it will improve the sound from your system because there are more variables than just the DACs. My advice though is to stay with the Oppo's DAC.....even if this is an older model/DAC, they do their players quite well.
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No, since the M-100 is pretty efficient. But a good quality DAC and amplifier may give you even better sound.
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If credible = lossless HD audio tracks, then YES via the BD55's 7.1 analog outs. NO via the digital coax or optical outs - you'll only get the fallback lossy DD and DTS tracks (higher bitrate than DVD, but still NOT HD) to be decoded by your Yamaha AVR. BTW, wait for the DMP-BD80 coming in March '09, as current pricing for the now discontinued BD55 is completely ridiculous...
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I donno if an optical cable will help with the sound. I have used the RCA cables with okay success. The 580 is a good unit, but does not produce the full fidelity or reach that I was used to on my old 42" Dell plasma TV with included speakers. Maybe I need to get the optical cable to maximize my sound. I donno. The 580 is good, however, my Wife does not like it turned-up as loud as I would like, so reduced in overall performance. If one turns it up in volume, it will rock/bounce the house. It serves my needs, but wish it had the breath and surround as those speaker/amplifier systems on the old TV. Maybe will get the optical cable for my setup.Gary Feduccia I donno if an optical cable will help with the sound. I have used the RCA cables with okay success. The 580 is a good unit, but does not produce the full fidelity or reach that I was used to on my old 42" Dell plasma TV with included speakers. Maybe I need to get the optical cable to maximize my sound. I donno. The 580 is good, however, my Wife does not like it turned-up as loud as I would like, so reduced in overall performance. If one turns it up in volume, it will rock/bounce the house. It serves my needs, but wish it had the breath and surround as those speaker/amplifier systems on... » Read More I donno if an optical cable will help with the sound. I have used the RCA cables with okay success. The 580 is a good unit, but does not produce the full fidelity or reach that I was used to on my old 42" Dell plasma TV with included speakers. Maybe I need to get the optical cable to maximize my sound. I donno. The 580 is good, however, my Wife does not like it turned-up as loud as I would like, so reduced in overall performance. If one turns it up in volume, it will rock/bounce the house. It serves my needs, but wish it had the breath and surround as those speaker/amplifier systems on the old TV. Maybe will get the optical cable for my setup.Gary Feduccia « Show Less
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I actually didn`t try 675 but as I read the reviews I have an opinion that there is no much difference between them.Of course 675 might have better connectivity features but I bought a Blue Disk player with that 150 (actually BD player is 100).if you have 650 take a look at sony str dn1040 also. But I loved yamaha sound, did not try sony...
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There are several issues here. If this DAC is better than the one your computer uses to output analog audio (out front panel or rear panel), which is likely, your computer has a digital optical and/or coaxial audio output, which is also likely, you have really good headphones or better a good audio system (preamp/amp/speakers), and you are generating the digital audio signal from something better than a MP3 file (from CD or HD audio source), then yes it should sound better! Also, I note the DAC which I no longer own only supports PCM, so that means CD quality at best. Finally, I note the DAC does not have a signal gain adjustment which may be very import if you are just pugging in headphones as the signal may be too weak (I can't test that since I since as I said I no longer have the DAC).
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I own this. The V90 is a much better delivery platform for USB and Digital. It is a true DAC. It was also added to the Sterophile List of recommended components.
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The 7030's D/A conversion is excellent. I hooked mine up to the analog inputs (&gt;100db A s/n) of my recycled old 6.0 a/v receiver with 3 ft KabelDirekt RCA/RCA, a big $12 via Prime. Works great! Save your digital inputs for BD, etc.
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Optical audio out is nice. Analog audio out is nice too. It lets you use older speakers or receivers that may sound great despite not being the latest whiz-bang technology.
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I'm using a digital optical cable and it sounds amazing, if your a gamer and a have a Dolby Digital decoder the games sound amazing when the encoder is on but if you want the best audio quality go with the digital audio cable the card has two ports one in and one out.
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After experimenting with this player using both the 7.1 analog outputs and the digital optical output I find the internal decoding to be sub-par. While both provide excellent dialog and sound effects the extremely low frequencies output to my sub-woofer are lacking when using the player's internal decoding. I've set all the levels to maximum and still the room does not shake. When using the digital output it is possible at much lower lower volumes to make the room shake and at higher volumes to experience discomfort from the loud bass. I was not able to discern any additional sound quality from the addition of the 'lossless' information of the internal decoding. After experimenting with this player using both the 7.1 analog outputs and the digital optical output I find the internal decoding to be sub-par. While both provide excellent dialog and sound effects the extremely low frequencies output to my sub-woofer are lacking when using the player's internal decoding. I've set all the levels to maximum and still the room does not shake. When using the digital output it is possible at much lower lower volumes to make the room shake and at higher volumes to experience discomfort from the loud bass. I was not able to discern any additional sound quality... » Read More After experimenting with this player using both the 7.1 analog outputs and the digital optical output I find the internal decoding to be sub-par. While both provide excellent dialog and sound effects the extremely low frequencies output to my sub-woofer are lacking when using the player's internal decoding. I've set all the levels to maximum and still the room does not shake. When using the digital output it is possible at much lower lower volumes to make the room shake and at higher volumes to experience discomfort from the loud bass. I was not able to discern any additional sound quality from the addition of the 'lossless' information of the internal decoding. « Show Less
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I don't have Onkyo 7030 to compare with, but I believe 7030 could also be a good choose. CD-S300 builds with BB PCM1780 and 7030 has Wolfson DAC. Both use nice mid level DAC. One of the reason I picked CD-300 was the front side USB.
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The DacMagic has digital inputs but no digital outputs. You run stereo analog cables from its output into either a dedicated headphone amp or a set of corresponding inputs on your receiver.
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The only out on this DAC is analog, that's why you'd use it: digital-to-analog conversion. Connect your digital sources to it to have a better conversion to analog than most receivers and embedded analog outs on most players. But it only converts PCM stereo, so if you want dolby or DTS 5.1, 7.1, and beyond, this is not your route.
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Thanks, Rushead. Excellent explanation. I'm concluding that if I go with the BD55, I can use its 7.1 audio outputs with the 7.1 audio inputs on my Pioneer 1015. Might be the best way to go, since I'm sensing the Dolby TrueHD and DTS might be significantly better than regular DD and DTS in 5.1.
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OK, I am still confused. I have an older Technics SA-DX940 with optical inputs and DOlby Digital and DTS. So am I OK with the DMP-BD35?