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2-ch analog, oppo?

I'm interested in 2 channel analog only. Which might be better, oppo 980(new), denon 2900, pioneer dv47, cambridge 540, etc(used)...? I've read all the posts on the oppo, but I'm confused if all the great audio reviews are using as transport with dac. My equipment is klipsch kg 3.5's, aragon 2004 mk II, yamaha rxv-659, and heartland cables. I like a brighter, snappier sound. Oh yeah, my current player is a cheap pioneer dvd($80 from walmart).
tstan7777
dcstep
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The Oppo is a great, bargain universal player. It can be made even better by running it into a high quality DAC, as is true of most less expensive players that have Digital Out connections. Many players in the Oppo's price range do not have Digital Out, so the Oppo is one of several good option for that want to start with decent sound on a budget, but reserve the option to upgrade in the future with a great DAC.

Dave
magnumpi205
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Have both the Oppo 980 and the Denon 2900. Use the Oppo for videos and DEnon for cds. The 2900 is a beast that is easily upgraded. It is basically the same machine as the current 3900 series. The Oppo is good but not nearly the machine the 2900 is.
New 2900s can still be found for around $250 and the Oppo can be had on Ebay for $135.
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kr4
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Manumpi205: Are you saying anything about how they sound?

Kal
tstan7777 OP
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Thanks Magnumpi205, that's good info.
magnumpi205
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Kal
The Denon sounds better, feels better and looks better than the Oppo. The Oppo is a wonderful bargain for both audio and video.
The contruction in this particular Denon model is comparable to $5000 to $10,000 machines. This gives considerable flexability to upgrade without sacrificing overall build quaility.
Any upgrades to an Oppo can easily exceed the quality of the machine and value of the player.
Don
PS Saw a lot of Oppo front ends at RMAF!
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