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In Reply to: RE: Is it worth to get a Modded OPPO 93 or 95 for audio playback? posted by thebordas on March 11, 2012 at 17:35:51
Are you proclaiming to be a contrarian or can site other examples of relative urban myths?
"Cambridge Audio, Denon and even Sony outperform them for around the same price. I purchased the latest 95 just to see what all the buzz was about and found it to be extremely annoying..."
What specific Cambridge Audio, Denon and Sony models at the Oppo 95's price point?
Perhaps your point is, none of the models from the other aforementioned brands are extremely annoying. Like, spearheading a crusade to dispel an urban myth.
"For serious 2 channel audio [OPPO 95] it sounds like every other run of the mill CD player or worse."
Better or worse than extremely annoying?
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The Oppo 95 made everything I played through it sound like it was being processed via your average reciever with DSP processing mode set to "Concert Hall"! Sorry, but that's how I hear it compared to the XA5400, Denon A100 or the Cambridge Audio 840c. Oppo offers the swiss army knife for the "I want it all" crowd and succeeds on that level, and that level alone:O)
dave_b
"Sorry, but that's how I hear it compared to the XA5400, Denon A100 or the Cambridge Audio 840c."
So, "urban myth" and "extremely annoying", are merely superfluous hyperbole?
"Oppo offers the swiss army knife for the "I want it all" crowd and succeeds on that level, and that level alone:O)"
Another outlandish claim, poorly disguised as an opinion.
I recently compared my Oppo 83 to 2 stereo PCM DACs (Emotiva ERC-2 CD player and Bifrost DAC) and was surprised at how far I had been mislead about the sound quality of the Oppo. I love what my Oppo does for the money, but have now found that CDs can sound pretty great from a more dedicated DAC.
"I recently compared my Oppo 83 to 2 stereo PCM DACs (Emotiva ERC-2 CD player and Bifrost DAC) and was surprised at how far I had been mislead about the sound quality of the Oppo."
Gullibility is not a badge of honor. The Oppo 83 was supposedly stellar with stereo?
You're on the road to enlightenment, hallelujah!
I hope that your "participation" here adds value to audio discussions at least some times.You seem to imply that the 83 is stellar out of multichannel. I don't know how that can be if it can't do it w/ stereo.
Edits: 03/12/12
"I hope that your "participation" here adds value to audio discussions at least some times."
Makes no sense. Is this some sort of a test, a rite of passage?
"You seem to imply that the 83 is stellar out of multichannel."
If you read old reviews of this discontinued unit, its HDMI outputs were all the rage.
"I don't know how that can be if it can't do it w/ stereo."
Digital and analog outputs are different signal paths.
Were you using digital outputs for stereo?
Look goober, my opinions or pontifications are mine and as valid as anyone else's, whether or not YOU or your friends agree with them or not! I've owned $100K systems and base my assessment on many years of listening to reference components in my own home. I don't buy the latest hype from the rags or modders....I check it out myself. Usually the "followers" catch up with what I'm saying down the road. Summing up..it's all my opinion, to use your words, and no one needs to listen or be offended. Now go enjoy your system.
dave_b
"Look goober, my opinions or pontifications are mine and as valid as anyone else's,..."
Wrong! Fact is, I'm no goober.
"Usually the "followers" catch up with what I'm saying down the road."
You're goober!
"Now go enjoy your system."
I normally multi-task that way when I'm posting. I know, you don't get it.
I have to be honest with you, I'm not sure what your even trying to convey. I've told you my opinion. You seem to have one contrary to mine, no? So what's with all the quotes and suppositions? do you feel hurt? Would you like to talk about your system with me so you can validate your own self worth? I'm here for ya buddy:O)
dave_b
"I have to be honest with you, I'm not sure what your even trying to convey."Just reread my responses. I've done my level best to keep it simple.
Would you like to talk about your system with me so you can validate your own self worth? I'm here for ya buddy:O)
Frankly, I found "goober" to be less offensive. No thanks, goober.:^)
Edits: 03/13/12
A little clue for ya...next time just converse directly and skip the whole "Seinfeld" third person approach, ok? It seems that the simple concept of anyone having their own opinion, especially when it conflicts with yours or someone elses, is verboten in your world. I'll let you go back to planet GOOBER:O) Next time bring some personal experience to the argument as well, instead of using mine. I already know how I feel!
dave_b
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Andy Griffith inferences aside, straight men are rarely appreciated.
Thank you...I'll be here all week:O) But seriously, besides my unvarnished opinion(s), I do strive for a bit of levity. Some people take this shit way too seriously...especially Deputy Fife from the Oppo police...sheeeez!
dave_b
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