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Teac UD 501 vs oppo 105d

I read good reviews regarding Teac UD 501 for $879 and Oppo 105d $1200 ? Is it worth spending the difference I need help here. My system andra 1 musical fidelity mono block 500w connected to concierto art audio amp n art audio preamp. and oppo DV 970 hd cables MIT n kimber .Dac wise which is better?
jayctoy
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cal3713
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No offense, but I'm having some trouble with the descriptions. I think people often use smoother and less detailed as rough synonyms. Same with sweeter and warmer. Can you elaborate on the differences to clarify?
68pete
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I had the Oppo 95 and 105, They have a long break in period before they sound their best and both sounded better using XLR outs. Both very good in their price range.
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doggiehowser
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I find the transients on the BurrBrown has more impact - the smoothness I referred to on the Sabre was the smoothening of that.

FWIW I preferred a friend's DIY-ed AKM4490 to either the UD501 or the Oppo.
buconero117
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Break in? Really, serious. Typically that is hope over poor performance. Its a common affliction of audio people who make bad choices.
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cal3713
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I want not to believe in break in, but I've heard it enough that I can't ignore reality.
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