23-May-2017, 20:34
Probably not a typical post here, but just wanted to briefly share my first impressions of the new Oppo 205 together with the Devialet 250 pro.
I have the 205 connected via stereo xlr to my trinnov st-2 and then via rca cinch to the line-in of the Devialet. All multi-channel content is down-mixed to stereo via the dedicated DAC in the Oppo.
Having previously owned an Oppo 103, I must say that two things distinctly differentiate the 205 from it's predecessors:
1) Build Quality - The 205 is rock solid. Weighing in at approx 12 kilos, there is no flexing or plastic. It is definately built to keep vibrations to a minimum and is top notch.
2) SQ (stereo) - Regardless if downmixed Dolby Atmos, DVD Audio, SACD, or Redbook, the sound is full bodied and enjoyable. The dynamic range is also very impressive. Undoubtly the best universal player I have heard in 2 channel mode to date.
As you can probably guess, I am really enjoying the Oppo and can only recommend it if you are considering a 4K UHD Blu-ray player together with a Stereo / 2.1 system.
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I have the 205 connected via stereo xlr to my trinnov st-2 and then via rca cinch to the line-in of the Devialet. All multi-channel content is down-mixed to stereo via the dedicated DAC in the Oppo.
Having previously owned an Oppo 103, I must say that two things distinctly differentiate the 205 from it's predecessors:
1) Build Quality - The 205 is rock solid. Weighing in at approx 12 kilos, there is no flexing or plastic. It is definately built to keep vibrations to a minimum and is top notch.
2) SQ (stereo) - Regardless if downmixed Dolby Atmos, DVD Audio, SACD, or Redbook, the sound is full bodied and enjoyable. The dynamic range is also very impressive. Undoubtly the best universal player I have heard in 2 channel mode to date.
As you can probably guess, I am really enjoying the Oppo and can only recommend it if you are considering a 4K UHD Blu-ray player together with a Stereo / 2.1 system.
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