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In Reply to: " I've never seen any product that costs $149.00 make the approval pages of TAS " posted by beppe61 on December 17, 2006 at 02:43:42:
which is a $500 machine. The Oppo has more detail, bigger soundstage and a rhythmic quality in a league above the CD67SE. The Marantz has a better lower frequency extension, but it isn't very accurate.
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I have had the Oppo 970 for about a week. It was bright the first two days, and then mellowed out the third. On the fourth day, I replaced the cheap power connector with a gold-plated IEC cord. It was a simple 30-minute metal surgery job. I put a nice PS Audio power cord on, and this machine just amazes me through its digital coax output. I've been so entranced by the deep and wide soundstage, detail and natural sounding timbers, voices, and effects in every music style, I haven't even bothered to listen to SACD.The bass is not light. It is punchy and warm down to about 35Hz and then rolls off. I have a subwoofer but the Oppo doesn't govern the deep bass. I had a modified Marantz CD63SE and a Pioneer DV-578A prior to the Oppo and there is no comparison. Those players had nice refined sound that was not as detailed, warm, and musical as this player. Total cost was $150 plus an $8 Furutech IEC. Best audio deal I have ever seen, and the video picture is great too.
The first few days I didn't know what all the fuss was all about. After a week's warm-up and a new power connector, I'm happy to be a believer.
Hi, I think it is a very good player. Plan to write a review in a few days. First, the company is very professional. I called 2 times and they were very nice. Great dynamic sound and worked well with tubes. Cable made a difference. I used copper and silver cables and liked the silver for my stereo. Would try in different configuration with different tubes and speakers. Luca
Thank you very much for your advice.
It is just that light bass that worries me.
I like very powerful low end.
It seems to me that the music is more "complete".
Nevertheless I am sure that some mods can improve this aspect.
But I do not anything about mods.
Kind regards,beppe
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