New CDP or standalone DAC...?

Ouch! Checked out the Classe player. $12k, in 2001! That won't be showing up in my listening room, unless a friend (and I don't have any audiophile friends who spend that kind of money. In fact, I don't have any audiophile friends), brings it over. Sigh...

Tom

The 205 is looking better and better...

Tom

I may be late here, however  for playback of redbook CDs I would consider an outboard DAC. Use the Oppo's analog output for other digital formats. Choose a DAC that can handle other digital formats via streaming that you might consider using in the future.

@mesch, that would probably be the best option for most people, but I have never had any interest in streaming and I don't use this system for background music (there are two other systems in the house for that purpose). Thanks for responding.
Just read another glowing report about the 205 in the current Absolute Sound last night.
I like the "house sound" of my 103...
That 205 is looking better and better...

Tom

I understand, I also have other systems for streaming internet files. My main system is for music only and I play primarily redbook CDs via computer (as AIFF files) or transport (will play SACD via analog output). If I was looking for a universal player in I would also be looking hard at the Oppo 205. 

Given all that you have considered and been offered as advise my response was somewhat dated.