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Just got a used OPPO 103D and successfully ripped SACDs.
Very glad I can do this and then compare the SACD playing itself and playing the ripped ISO files on another USB Dac.
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The process consists of getting one of the qualifying players and, yes, they are getting rarer partly because people have been buying them up for months.
If you are uncomfortable with scripts, there is no requirement for using them. One can also run the process from ISO2DSD and you will need that anyway to convert the ripped ISOs to DSF.
It is quite easy.
I see that there are multiple versions of the SACD_Extract.
Do you have idea which one should I use ? What is the modified date of that file ?
Thanks in advance
Alan
It is old but it is the one that comes with ISO2DSD PC7.
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It's so much easier than using the PS3 method. I downloaded the file, tried it out on my system and it worked the first time. Tried it on my other system with same result. The instructions seem more intimidating than the process warrants.
My Marantz 7007 is in the shop.
If it dies, I'l get the Oppo!
Scripts, Root, way past my pay-grade.
Is it Windows only, or will a Mac work?
Sounds tempting...
Read the thread. There is no need for any scripts, although that is an option.
Use ISO2DSD for your ripping GUI as you will need it for extracting the DSFs from the ISO rip anyway.
I was using Windows 10. According to the discussion, the Apple MAC also works but I am not a MAC guy.
I was like you a few days ago about this. I took the shot and I am surprised that it works for me. If it does not work, then I will have an extra Blu-ray player.
The beauty of ripping for me is that I am able to compare the original disc and play the ripped ISO files through good quality USB DAC and see if I can extract further performance of these ISO files.
By the way I use Foobar2000 and install the latest SACD component plug in which will read all these ISO files.
If you want me to document the steps I took, just give me a shout.
Alan
Great that this is working for you. I am interested too if I can can convince myself that I have enough computer savvy and confidence.
Can this be done with all Oppo 103s or 105s? There are regional differences and the ones marketed here in the UK may differ from USA models. I would say that there doesn't seem to be much of a used market for them over here and I may have to buy new although this is expensive and , once the rips have been made, I have no further use for a video player.
Yes it can.
Go read the thread and you will get all your answers with actual process to do, where to put files, etc. step by step how to do it.
Thanks, and it turns out that there are more players that I could use than I initially thought including certain models from Cambridge Audio and Pioneer. However the availability of all of them used is virtually zero here (looking at ebay, craigslist). So the cheapest of the recommended players new could cost me the equivalent of < $750 which is probably over the top to rip, say,75-100 SACDs given that I would have no use for it afterwards. Still, maybe keep looking.
The Pioneer BD160/170 (180 cannot rip) should be cheaper.
But I have not tried it.
Many thanks. You have raised my hopes.
However, according to the link, the player for ripping has to have a specific Mediatek chip. It recommends a couple of Pioneer players and says that that these are only LIKE the 160/170 and 180 but it is written in such a way (160 etc. bracketed) so as to exclude the latter 3 players as actual rippers. Also note the inclusion of the 180 in this listing which you have already advised cannot rip. So it seems to me at face value that although the 160/170 have SACD capability and internet connectivity they may still not meet the brief. Have you any further information?
Looking at the ripping instructions via the link I think that one ends up with an ISO file. For my (and I guess most peoples') computer replay needs I need to end up with a .DSF file. Am I correct? Does the software do the conversion?
If you read the whole thread (yes), you will see that there is a simple conversion to DSF. Use ISO2DSD for that and also as your GUI for the ripping.
Thanks Kal. As far as reading is concerned I am working my way through the whole thread on CA (51 pages of it) and find your step by step posting very clear ( although I still have doubts about my competence) for which I also thank you.
My main problem is getting a suitable player. The availability of candidates on the used market is nearly zero over here. As for new pieces they are either too expensive to buy for this limited purpose or have now been withdrawn by their distributors. Still maybe a poster in that thread may have come up with another alternative machine.
I see 2 UK brands.
Thanks for your time Kal but the Cambridge Audio model is NLA and the Arcam one is the equivalent of $900 which is far too expensive for this specific purpose (I don't need a second SACD player).
My path stopped at ISO files as I am using foobar2000 with the latest SACD component plug-in which can read all the tracks within the ISO files.
You can however convert these ISO files to DSF/DFF files using free utilities like Sonore ISO2DSD to get separate DSF or DFF files.
I hope this helps.
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