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Great Blu-ray or DVD player for CD Transport

So I'd like to switch to a universal player to watch movies and listen to my CD's. My main concern is redbook CD performance through digital out (SPDIF or AES/EBU), not video. Even a DVD player that looks good on a 42" 720P HDTV is fine with me. Having a blu ray player would be nice but frankly I don't care too much. Faster CD loading times would also be a plus.

I currently am using an Oppo 981 DVD player as a transport. It's ok, but tends to sound a little bright compared to other dedicated CD transports I've used. The player would be used with a TACT M2150X digital amplifier so I don't need a DAC. Something under $500 used would be preferred.

Any thoughts?
dsutfin
tbg
5,263 posts
 
Not the Oppo. Although it is a great buy, it is not very good using digital out.
dsutfin OP
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Tbg, you have any suggestions for a better CD transport option that can at least do DVD?
tbg
5,263 posts
 
Dsutfin, a Denon DVD-3910. You should be able to find a used one.
tvad
9,467 posts
 
I advise against the Denon 3910. It has a documented history of premature laser assembly failure. I had two replaced in mine, and a quick Google search will return others commenting about the same problem.

If you can find a used one for a couple hundred bucks, it'd probably be worth the expense, but don't count on its long term reliability. Otherwise, pass.
tvad
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Seems to me the Oppo BDP-83 or BDP-80 would be worthwhile buying on Oppo's 30 day money back guarantee.

That way you get to hear the player in your system and decide for yourself if it's to your liking. If not, return it.

Both are within your budget.
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