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Help, Manley Mahi, Oppo-BDP93

I'm using my Manley Mahi mono-blocks with an Oppo-BDP93, using the volume control via the Oppo. My speakers are either Zu Druid Mk04.8 or Dunlavy SC1 depending upon the need, per evening, or artist/recording. My question is; what DAC will better the internal DAC within the Oppo, and/or is my source the issue? I'm using the Oppo with WAV files via an external drive and still listening to CDs and Super Audio CDs.
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lloydelee21
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Hi AE,

What is your budget? I own the Oppo 83 but only use it as a transport into my DAC. I think of a number of good DACs you may wish to consider, but it is budget-dependent. ARC DAC 8, Stahl-Tek Vekian, Wadia 7, 9, Zanden, [for some] older and newer DCS, Accuphase...all are truly wonderful SOTA world-class DACs...i have heard nearly all of the above, and they are amazing.
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kr4
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What is your issue? You have not stated it.
rrog
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Audio elitist,

"My question is; what DAC will better the internal DAC within the Oppo, and/or is my source the issue?"

What is the issue? What don't you like about the sound? Could it be you missed a step along the way (preamp) and the sound, even though it is clean, seems to be lacking body and overall musicality?
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