audiogeek
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Hello all.
I am a new member and I would consider myself a "budget audiophile"
I have had an Oppo player in my system since 2011. I bought the BDP 93 in 2011 and in 2018 I bought a UDP 205. Both players work great using the HDMI out.
My question is how much will the audio quality improve by using the 7:1 outs on the 205?
I have a small 12 x 15 HT/audio room with a 5:2 setup and my current AVR does not have the 7:1 analog inputs so I will need to upgrade (was looking at Maranntz 8015)
From the 205 features section:
OPPO UDP-205 is equipped with two ESS Technology ES9038PRO DACs for both stereo and 7.1 channel analog audio. The ES9038PRO is the flagship of the ESS PRO series. It sets a new benchmark for audio excellence with its best-in-class 140 dB of dynamic range in a 32-bit, 8-channel DAC. The ES9038PRO SABRE DAC features ESS’ patented 32-bit HyperStreamDAC technology, which is responsible for the outstanding clarity and sound stage.
Individual analog 7.1-channel surround outputs are ideal for connecting to a 7.1-channel or 5.1-channel surround sound system. The UDP-205 delivers an incredible sound stage and an immersive surround experience thanks to its second ES9038PRO DAC chip. The 7.1-channel analog output can also be configured to a stereo down-mix mode as a Zone 2 audio source.
If anyone here has a Marantz and is using its 7:1 inputs with an Oppo player what are your thoughts? Once the Oppo is connected this way does the Oppo's DACs perform as Oppo has stated?
I am a new member and I would consider myself a "budget audiophile"
I have had an Oppo player in my system since 2011. I bought the BDP 93 in 2011 and in 2018 I bought a UDP 205. Both players work great using the HDMI out.
My question is how much will the audio quality improve by using the 7:1 outs on the 205?
I have a small 12 x 15 HT/audio room with a 5:2 setup and my current AVR does not have the 7:1 analog inputs so I will need to upgrade (was looking at Maranntz 8015)
From the 205 features section:
OPPO UDP-205 is equipped with two ESS Technology ES9038PRO DACs for both stereo and 7.1 channel analog audio. The ES9038PRO is the flagship of the ESS PRO series. It sets a new benchmark for audio excellence with its best-in-class 140 dB of dynamic range in a 32-bit, 8-channel DAC. The ES9038PRO SABRE DAC features ESS’ patented 32-bit HyperStreamDAC technology, which is responsible for the outstanding clarity and sound stage.
Individual analog 7.1-channel surround outputs are ideal for connecting to a 7.1-channel or 5.1-channel surround sound system. The UDP-205 delivers an incredible sound stage and an immersive surround experience thanks to its second ES9038PRO DAC chip. The 7.1-channel analog output can also be configured to a stereo down-mix mode as a Zone 2 audio source.
If anyone here has a Marantz and is using its 7:1 inputs with an Oppo player what are your thoughts? Once the Oppo is connected this way does the Oppo's DACs perform as Oppo has stated?