Oppo BDP-103 & BDP-105 Universal Blu-ray Players :: Reviews & Opinions.
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tube rolling in the Oppo
I see others have beaten me to it...yes, many modders are basically upgrading power supplies and adding tubed output stages to the base Oppo models. Modwright for one. Have heard good things about the Modwright.
With the ModWright Oppo 105 I am using a pair of Psvane CV181-T2's, Philco 15EA7's and a big beautiful Philips 5R4GYS
.With the ModWright Oppo 105 I am using a pair of Psvane CV181-T2's, Philco 15EA7's and a big beautiful Philips 5R4GYS
Have heard nice things about Psvane tubes...enjoy.
The 105's DAC is very good, but I have the Modwright tube mod. I still prefer a good preamp.
Hi Jim,
Wondering which PSVANE CV181-T you decided on: Mark I or Mark II? And what swayed you to that decision? Thx. I'll be getting the unit next week and I'm not sure which of the two to get (I do like the black bodies of the Mark I but if Mark II is better, well...)
Cheers,
Hedwig
Hi Hedwig,
I decided on MK2 after doing some research with google.
Good luck!MK2 have black chrome bodies also
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Hi Hedwig,
I decided on MK2 after doing some research with google.
MK2 have black chrome bodies also
Thx for the quick reply, Jim!
WRT the black bodies, I thought the Mk II is grey because it's using some aluminum surfacing; hence, the grey colour. Where can one request/source the black ones? I know the previous gen (Mk I) is black and so were the Shuguang CV181-Z.
-H
Thx for the quick reply, Jim!
WRT the black bodies, I thought the Mk II is grey because it's using some aluminum surfacing; hence, the grey colour. Where can one request/source the black ones? I know the previous gen (Mk I) is black and so were the Shuguang CV181-Z.
-H
You are right the y are grey, but more of a dark grey chrome. Very pleasing to the eye. I went with the best sounding based on what I read.
Prototype only, but it appears OPPO will be introducing a Headphone amp/DAC/Preamp.
http://referencehometheater.com/2013/commentary/pacific-nw-home-theater-get-together/
http://referencehometheater.com/2013/commentary/pacific-nw-home-theater-get-together/
Check this out: the New Oppo BDP-103D!
New Oppo BDP-103D - Quick View
* And I know exactly what I'm going to do. :b
New Oppo BDP-103D - Quick View
* And I know exactly what I'm going to do. :b
$349 MSRP (separate unit). ... Now only $100 internally built inside the BDP-103D.
* And I bet that the BDP-103D will also come with HDMI Ins & Outs version 2.0 (true 4K and all that video jazz).
For $599 that is pretty good, and good enough (best) for me to be my next upgrade.
Good times ahead, and more for less. :b
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No rush Ron; Oppo has still to implement HDMI version 2.0 too (for 60fps 4K video signal).
* When I order directly from my dealer here in Canada it only takes four days to get it.
And I will sell my standard 103.
** But even better (don't tell no one), I will make the exchange. ...Because my 103 is under a two-year warranty, and it has a little issue that needs to be fixed. And the best fix is the 103D in exchange.
* When I order directly from my dealer here in Canada it only takes four days to get it.
And I will sell my standard 103.
** But even better (don't tell no one), I will make the exchange. ...Because my 103 is under a two-year warranty, and it has a little issue that needs to be fixed. And the best fix is the 103D in exchange.
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