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The review at HiFI+ (UK, I think that was the name) incorrectly had the Oppo set for PCM and was using the wrong HDMi output. It was a case of ignorance; not reading the manual. The Oppo is SABRE chip-bases like many DSD-capable DAC; it plays back DSD in native format if set to do so (what happens inside any of these DACs is for the more technical...DSD actually becomes 5 bit, etc.....but that's not the issue). The difference in sonic goodness from playback has much more to do with quality of aprts (i.,e price) and design of the analog stage and power supplies. Of course a $7k-15k playback setup will likely outdo a $500 Oppo!
He not only said the rear port sounded better but that his rubber encased usb stick sounded rubbery and that his all steel one sounded steely.
Something new to report on Oppo DSD playback. Oppo just released their media remote app for ipod/iphone and android phones/tablets. The ipad version has been out for a while, but not having one, I wasn't able to try the media app... until now.While file navigation still doesn't compete with tightly integrated programs & apps like Jriver/Jremote, the app makes it much easier to search, select and play storage-attached files on the Oppo. This is a nice step forward for those of us who want to use the Oppo to play native DSD (especially multi-channel) music files. It also makes it easier to set up and control a simple music server without messing with a computer or USB DAC. Attach a USB drive with music files to a current Oppo player. Set up the player and media app on a home network and start listening to your music files with tablet/phone playback control.If you have a Oppo BDP-103 or BDP-105, it's worth checking out. It does require the latest firmware update to work.Russ
By bypassing the low fidelity, poor quality DAC of traditional computer soundcards, the BDP-105D turns any computer into a high performing multi-media source by converting digital audio to analog through the ESS Sabre32 Reference DAC. The BDP-105D supports DSD audio in standard rate (DSD64) or double rate (DSD128 or DSD 2x) via its new USB DAC input. If your computer can play it, the BDP-105D can convert it to analog.
'bout time. I have a friend that just bought a 105 and will be seriously pissed that he just missed out on DSD DAC capability. Oh well.I'll bet orders for the Modwright version will go through the roof!Russ
I thought the 105 was already DSD capable?
Not through the USB "B" input, only through the "A" - i.e. flash drive or external hard drive, not the music server input.