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Oppo vs Rega or Wadia

I currently own a Rega2000. Looking to upgrade to a new Oppo with mods or a used Wadia. I have heard many good things about the Oppo including listening to a friends with the mods. How does a new Oppo compare to an older Wadia that would sell used for the same price range as the new BDP-83SE. For instance a Wadia 830 for under 2k or willing to spend a bit more for say a 861 if its worth it. Thank you!
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undertow
1,032 posts
 
300 today in digital can net you what 3,000 or even 10,000 could 10 years ago. Make your choice on frivolous vs. function.
plutos
224 posts
 
Never heard any of these particular players but absolutely don`t agree with Undertow`s statement. Interesting would be hear on what players that kind of opinion has developed?
extremephono
123 posts
 
The video from Oppo absolutely beats the Rega.....
magnumpi205
504 posts
 
Would generally agree with Undertow. Digital is the only audio that is improving at more than a snails pace.
The new Sabre Dacs are at the forefront of digital coversion.
An option would the Wyred DAC 1 with the Sabre 9018 chip and dicrete output. You could use your Rega as a transport if it has a digital out.
Purchasing older cd players is iffy at best. Just too many things to go wrong.
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dkzzzz
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$10,000 dollar player will usually be as good as $70.00 DVD-drive of your average PC or Laptop. I suggest to wait a few months/years until desperate Audio manufacturers will come out with "special", "AUDIO FIDELITY" stickers for Chinese laptops and proceed to charge $10,000 for them.
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