The 205 has the same initial dead-zone issue at the start of CDs as all the other Oppo products. It is not their problem but a Mediatek issue. That has bugged me for years but only affects a few CDs. Still, if CDs are your primary source, might want to consider that. Personally I would pass on the 205 but if you can hear the difference with the higher-grade analog outputs go for it. Or if you need the other features (networking, headphone driver, etc.)
IMO! - Don
IMO! - Don