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Oppo BDP105 mod
HelloTubegroover it sounds like you like tubes. Thats great, but I have the others modders mods and am very happy with them. Some of his modd stuff got very high marks in the audio mags. 
OPPO BDP-95
Oppo 105 has no fan. The video side of it is much better than the 95. The sound play back (CD/SACD) is -as I understand about the same may be just a small amount better if any(Minus the fan noise). I have a Modded 95 from The Upgrade Co. and like ... 
Velodyne - SPL or HGS?
I have had a velodyne HGS 18 for years and love it for 2 channel and HT. The amp went out after several years.Took it to Velodyne factory and they replaced the amp with a rebuilt amp in less than a hour. It did not cost a lot for the replacement. ... 
What tube pre amp match up with a solid state amp
Wow thanks for all the info. Some of it went over my head but all very usefull PETE 
Bi amp will it work
Thanks for the info will give it a try. 
Speakers to hang on to for LIFE
B@W Matrix 800 give me the best sound. Funny looking but what a sound stage. it does everything right 
oppo bdp105 or cambridge 752
I have been very happy with my oppo mod 95 from the Upgrade Co. never had any problems with the oppo or mod work. i would rate oppo team very high in taking care of customers. I use it for SACD/CD play back useing the XLR outs with much satisfacti... 
Oppo BDP-95
I have used both the xlr and hdmi. The xlr where a little softer and the hdmi a tad more detailed,but a little harder sounding. I think it will be your choice to see what you like....good luck