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I was considering using an old Oppo 103 essentially as a dac between a media server and/or Apple Music and feed it to monoblocks, but after doing some reading it does not seem well suited for this. I'm not sure it works with apple at all and even being the front of a media server seems iffy.
Do you all agree?
No, I was assuming the Oppo would do the conversion, but yes, provide the line level needed for the monoblock.
For the apple content, I assumed it was airplay compatible, but I guess I was not considering just how old it is.
Edit: I may have misunderstood your question, Curtis. Yes, the Oppo would be functioning as a preamp, but also the network connected device to the media share in addition to sacd playback.
Last edited by JustaSheep; 07-12-2021 at 01:36 PM.
Hi Curtis,
Actually, on one (or more) of the threads over on AVS around Anthem / Genesis, some users have discovered that ARC actually touches frequencies above the cut-off. As I recall, it may have been about level matching between what is eq'ed and what isn't. Others have stated that ARC tends to boost above the target curve and then cuts peaks. I've not experimented with REW / measurements to validate.
Robert
Got it...I am not sure the 103 can easily be used as a preamp.
It certainly doesn't support AirPlay. BTW...you don't want to use AirPlay as it converts everything to 16/48...no matter what it is. No Oppo handles AirPlay.
If you want to use Apple's CD quality music service, you should investigate using Apple TV or iPhone/iPad connected via Lightning/USB adapter to a DAC.
-curtis
Thanks Robert,
I guess I am going to have to find time to research and experiment.
That said...ignorance is also bliss!
One interesting thing that I have found is that I like using an external DAC even though the analog signal goes through an ADC to DAC cycle in the Anthem.
-curtis
Interesting, but disappointing. I can use an adapter, though, for whatever dac I end up with. Certainly don't want to stifle the speakers over minor convenience.
The Oppo does have unbalanced outs for amp use, so I assume that was the intention, but from what I have read it is not easy to work with for stored media playback, so I think I will rule it out.