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Wink.. you may want to still take a look at the Oppo with a good external DAC for 2 channel redbook. I'm pretty happy with my Oppo & the PS Audio DLIII DAC. Maybe Jeff/tonepub could recommend a DAC with the Oppo that would best your Adcom.

Thanks Jeff.. that's pretty much what I thought as there is improvement running it through the PS Audio DAC. For those of us with budget systems, it is a 'dream machine'

So Jeff, are you saying that it is as good as a standalone CD/SACD player in the $500-$1000 range?

I use the Apple Airport Express for wireless iTunes into the DAC when my MacBook is too far away for USB. With the Airport running as a slave off my master router, that leaves the eternet port free. I connected an ethernet cable from the AirPort into my Oppo and now have wireless connectivity.

Ditto on love my Mac.. have 2 at home (MacBook & MacBook Air) and Dell Laptop running XP plus am on the Windows 7 trial at work.. the above listed thread is great.. a couple of suggestions before you make the switch.. - Windows is not so bad without the extra loaded software. Depending on your...

Version 1.1 I'm calling this version 1.1 of my system as it is more of a technology refresh than anything else. In an attempt to improve the 2 channel side, I have gone with an external DAC and amplification. The newest piece is the Oppo and if I had known how good it was, I probably would...

You didn't mention what OS you're using. On my MacBook, it automatically detects that I'm hooked up to the PS Audio. If it is a Mac (or a PC), remember to set the output on iTunes to computer. I switch back and forth between wireless to my AirPort and USB. I just tried my Windows XP (Dell...

Received my Oppo tonight. Only got to play with it for an hour or so before the system was usurped by the future wife & American Idol. Here are my thoughts so far: 1. It has been said before and I'll say it again. This is a quality product! Build is excellent; display, setup, controls and...

Just got confirmation that my Oppo shipped today :D it will probably be a couple of weeks to make it here to Canada.. can't wait!

put me in the green with envy category.. I auditioned the Vista's last week with Jeff Rowland electronics.. definitely yummy and a class above the Clarity's. I was wondering how much of the improvement had to do with the electronics over what I'm using. Glad to hear that you find them to be a...

Interesting.. wonder how/where it fits in with the Vignette/Fresco.. nicer looking than both with the perf metal cover versus the cloth.. more ML'ish looking..

Notice I said enthusiast.. I think that the Oppo as a universal player and feeding music into a decent DAC would be an enthusiasts dream.. at least it's mine. I don't have the funds or the room for some of the dream systems I see here (and I do love to look at, drool over, and read about them)...

JMAUSGP.. Thanks, I downloaded the manual last night and read through it. It did not say anything about not being able to use HDMI & Coax at the same time. I guess if you couldn't, it would be stated in the manual (my Marantz universal cound not output audio to both). I'll take a look through...

Hi All! Not sure if everyone knows but Oppo has started sending out emails to those who wanted to be notified of the release of the BDP-83. Just got my email last night and ordered one. I think it's going to be opend to the general public in a couple of weeks. One question for those that were...

Agreed Jon.. that's why I like the idea of the Parasound ZBreeze.. it can sit on top of the amp and force the air out the back. With the front door open, there should be sufficient circulation to keep things cool. Just waiting on a quote from my dealer. BTW.. my initial week of testing was with...

Thanks for the options/links.. I really don't want to mount a fan on the back of the cabinet as it would obstuct my cabling though some of the options looked really nice. I think I have to go with an interior fan that can circulate air between the AVR and the amp. If you take a look at the...

a little weird an eclectic but I love some of the U2 lyrics, especially from One Tree Hill and Zoo Station: ~~~ We turn away to face the cold, enduring chill As the day begs the night for mercy love The sun so bright it leaves no shadows Only scars Carved into stone On the face of earth The...

Hi All.. Just made a switch to the new Rotel 1560 AVR and a Parasound A23 to drive my Clarity's. The Rotel drives the center & surrounds. The combo is awesome and am very pleased with it. The Parasound though generates a lot of heat and is in a closed cabinet (with plenty of holes for air to...

Funny you should mention the A23.. I have decided on my final configuration. I am going with the Rotel 1560 for the technology upgrade (HDMI, HD audio decoding and cable simplification mostly) and the dealer has a display A23 at a good price which I will also be picking up. Using CD or iTunes...

I hooked up the Parasound A52 amp this morning just to give it a try. I have to say that out of the box with no break in it's pretty nice. It seems richer, fuller and more dynamic than I'm used to and gone is the Rotel mid/high sharpness that plagued me.. much smoother with the Parasound. If...