CD playback: Oppo vs Yamaha

[EFanning]

I just bought an Oppo DV-970 HD (http://www.oppodigital.com/dv970hd/dv970hd.html) to replace a Yamaha CDC-905 (http://www.yamaha.com/yec/products/productdetail.html?CNTID=200281&CTID=5002100) mainly for CD and CD-R playback.

Did I make the right call?

Background: I will use the Oppo for upconverting DVD action too. The goal is too kill the CD and DVD player space for use by my turntable. A Marantz PM7001 is driving Polk R50s in this situation. Wire is appropriate, interconnects are Monoprice high-end and there is no power conditioner.

[cnh]

I couldn't say for sure. But the Oppo has DVD-Audio and SACD support that the Yamaha doesn't seem to have. And a lot of people like Oppo DVD players. So I don't think at that price level you're going to do that much better?

I have a higher model Yamaha Universal DVD player that sounds OK on CDs too, but can't compete with gear worth 500 or more new!

Anyone else.


cnh

[Keiko]

I've read some good things about the Oppo's. Might not sound as good as a dedicated CD player, but tough to beat giving everything these universals can do. Curious, why didn't you go with the 980H for the same price?

[xcapri79]

I just bought an Oppo DV-970 HD (http://www.oppodigital.com/dv970hd/dv970hd.html) to replace a Yamaha CDC-905 (http://www.yamaha.com/yec/products/productdetail.html?CNTID=200281&CTID=5002100) mainly for CD and CD-R playback.

Did I make the right call?

Background: I will use the Oppo for upconverting DVD action too. The goal is too kill the CD and DVD player space for use by my turntable. A Marantz PM7001 is driving Polk R50s in this situation. Wire is appropriate, interconnects are Monoprice high-end and there is no power conditioner.

Did you also consider the Pioneer Elite DV-49AV? It can play all formats (DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, SACD, MP3, WMA, MPEG4 AAC, WMV, CD-R/RW, DivX Ultra, JPEG) I don't think there is any better build quality at this price range than Pioneer Elite. The CD to USB rip feature is convenient too.

[EFanning]

I got the Oppo DV-970HD from Audiogon at $70 delivered. I never considered any other player.

I got the Yamaha on Craigslist for $30 a few months ago. It's good but big and the Oppo seemed like a chance for equal or better audio quality plus good DVD playback.

If I have a chance to compare the Yammie and Oppo, I'll report back.

[danz1906]

Thats a killer price on the Oppo:cool:

[reeltrouble1]

Well, if you want to listen to music....no you did not. Run to the TT store.

RT1

[EFanning]

I just bought an Oppo DV-970 HD (http://www.oppodigital.com/dv970hd/dv970hd.html) to replace a Yamaha CDC-905 (http://www.yamaha.com/yec/products/productdetail.html?CNTID=200281&CTID=5002100) mainly for CD and CD-R playback.

Did I make the right call?

EDIT: The Marantz DV-4001 (http://us.marantz.com/Products/405.asp#) has popped up at $80 delivered from Onecall.com. So, given the match to my PM7001 integrated amp, should I try to move the Oppo listed above and grab the DV-4001 in my quest for best-sounding CD playback in a universal DVD player?

The goal is too kill the CD and DVD player space for use by my turntable.

[Hillbilly61]

I just bought an Oppo DV-970 HD (http://www.oppodigital.com/dv970hd/dv970hd.html) to replace a Yamaha CDC-905 (http://www.yamaha.com/yec/products/productdetail.html?CNTID=200281&CTID=5002100) mainly for CD and CD-R playback.

Did I make the right call?

Background: I will use the Oppo for upconverting DVD action too. The goal is too kill the CD and DVD player space for use by my turntable. A Marantz PM7001 is driving Polk R50s in this situation. Wire is appropriate, interconnects are Monoprice high-end and there is no power conditioner.

A little late to be asking now, eh?

[snow]

EDIT: The Marantz DV-4001 (http://us.marantz.com/Products/405.asp#) has popped up at $80 delivered from Onecall.com. So, given the match to my PM7001 integrated amp, should I try to move the Oppo listed above and grab the DV-4001 in my quest for best-sounding CD playback in a universal DVD player?

The goal is too kill the CD and DVD player space for use by my turntable.Have you even listened to the Oppo yet? The Marantz is not a universal player by any means it wont play SACD or DVD Audio the oppo will and I guarntee you the Oppo has a far superior picture.



REGARDS SNOW

[roscoeiii]

Love my Oppo, though I have recently started feeding its optical out to a ($79!) DAC from MCM Electronics and noticed a nice improvement in sound quality. But sound quality was pretty solid to begin with. You might be able to feed the optical or Coax output to your receiver/preamp/DAC to see if you get a noticeable improvement in sound. Jitter seems to be the issue with Oppos according to reviews I've read.

Oppo is extremely versatile, easily able to read all regions' DVDs and handles a myriad of formats.

[EFanning]

I ended up selling the Oppo DV-970HD locally and buying the Marantz DV4001 for $80 from Onecall. The logic is: Find the best CD and CDR player that is also an upconverting DVD player to match my Marantz integrated amp. I own no DVD-A or SACD and never will.

So, I have a few turntable upgrades in mind, but it seems like it may also be time to upgrade the CD to amp interconnects.

So, which 3- to 6-foot good but reasonably priced interconnects should I buy?