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Oppo 95 vs Sony 5400/9000/777 who owned both?

I have a TRL modded Sony XA777ES that I have compared to some other modded players and DACs in the same price range. However I thought of downsizing and I have read that an Oppo95 sounds as good as a Sony 5400/9000/777 series. Anybody have or had both?
frano
buconero117
2,311 posts
 
Yes, the Oppo95 is better then the 5400, and 777. I purchased the 95 and found it sounded better then the 5400, which I sold off. I kept the 777 as it sounded better then the 5400. Made a few bucks in doing so. If you have a 5400 it is easy to try the 95 since it has a great return policy.
chayro
1,801 posts
 
How is trading a one-box player for another one-box player downsizing? Are you expecting to get over $1K for your modded Sony 777 and pocket the cash?
frano OP
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I have a Denon DVD-A 3300 for DVDs and the TRL modded Sony 777 for redbook & SACD. So only one shelf instead of 2.
I have tested my 777 with my friends Audio Research DAC 7 and I was surprised how well the TRL 777 did. The DAC 7 had a very slight edge in smoothness but no difference in detail, air, soundstage etc. So I got the bug to maybe change up the system and rack, and possibly one less shelf.
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