oppo 103 setup

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  • footwedge
    footwedge Posts: 475
    edited January 2015
    I have the oppo connected to sc 27 bd input via hdmi. So the oppo is doing the conversion? Also, I thought the 105 had the better dac.

    Noticed you do not show a sub in the line up. Does the harbeth produce that much bass? What size is your room?

    I really like your use of the oppo and usb drive but the DW will not permit a separate 2 channel system at this time. From reading other threads, I believe if I add a pre with ht bypass I can get your setup to work.
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  • ZLTFUL
    ZLTFUL Posts: 5,650
    No. When you connect the 103 to the SC27 via HDMI, you are letting the SC27 do the Digital to Analog conversion.

    When you connect the 103 to the SC27 via analog RCAs from the 7 channel output of the Oppo, the 103 is doing the Digital to Analog conversion.
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  • footwedge
    footwedge Posts: 475
    edited January 2015
    I had it bass backwards again. :(

    Please recommend some good rca's that are in line, dollar value wise, with my current gear. I
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited January 2015
    footwedge wrote: »
    Noticed you do not show a sub in the line up. Does the harbeth produce that much bass? What size is your room?

    I have an SVS PB12-NSD, however the Harbeth's go to about 46Hz, down 3dB. My room is fairly large---encompassing the family room/dining room/kitchen all in one area (great room). My sub is crossed at 45Hz, and level optimized for music/accurate bass levels. My system is also my HT with a 60" Panasonic plasma as my display. DirecTV HD Box and Oppo player run digitally into my DAC for audio.

    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • footwedge
    footwedge Posts: 475
    What do you for the center and is there a pre in the mix ?
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,967
    He doesn't have a center and uses the OPPO as the pre.
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,204
    I also use my Oppo as a pre. Bare bones system: Oppo 105; Sunfire Cinema Grand; Verizon box; PJ to a 110" screen. My system is 5.1, but only 2-channel for music.

    I'm using Doug's IC's and am happy with them. My Oppo and amp are very close together so I was able to get by with short cables that obviously cost a little less than longer ones (adds up with 5-6 cables).
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  • footwedge
    footwedge Posts: 475
    edited January 2015
    Did not know the oppo had ht bypass or is this not needed?

    Sorry if the questions are elementary to those with the technical knowledge and experience in this area.

    Maybe I need to research all of Steve's equipment and draw a line connection diagram to better understand this process. I will try this weekend even with my minute tech knowledge. Where can I find or does it still exist the "System Showcase"?
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited January 2015
    footwedge wrote: »
    What do you for the center and is there a pre in the mix ?

    No center channel, just 2.1. Harbeth "mains" and the SVS sub. Sources connect to my DAC, then the DAC connects to my Placette Passive linestage, which then connects to my Parasound amp. The amp has "daisy chain" preouts that I use to provide a line level signal to my sub.

    For quite a few months I was using my Benchmark DAC as my preamp, but then went back to using my Placette Passive linestage, as it gives me a little more deeper/wider soundstage. So, it's Oppo/HD TV box---DAC---Passive---Amp. This way I can either listen thru TV speakers (late night) via the HDMI connections, or thru the stereo on either source input.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • voltz
    voltz Posts: 5,384
    what is it about just looking at the Harbeth & Stirling Broadcast that makes the hair of my arms standup, Acoustic sounds down in Salina carries them and the Vandy's and Splendor's...all out of my budget for now but maybe someday :)
    2 ch- Polk CRS+ * Vincent SA-31MK Preamp * Vincent Sp-331 Amp * Marantz SA8005 SACD * Project Xperience Classic TT * Sumiko Blue Point #2 MC cartridge

    HT - Polk 703's * NAD T-758 * Adcom 5503 * Oppo 103 * Samsung 60" series 8 LCD
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  • footwedge
    footwedge Posts: 475
    Reviewed the entire thread last night and realized I derailed Voltz's discussion. Most, if not all, my comments belonged in the "Wiring" section in a separate discussion. Although I did learn a lot, I feel I owe an apology to Voltz's.

    Apologies to Voltz.
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  • voltz
    voltz Posts: 5,384
    Not at all FW :) been a good discussion and that is what it was all about! as in a way this had been a wiring thread so to speak!
    2 ch- Polk CRS+ * Vincent SA-31MK Preamp * Vincent Sp-331 Amp * Marantz SA8005 SACD * Project Xperience Classic TT * Sumiko Blue Point #2 MC cartridge

    HT - Polk 703's * NAD T-758 * Adcom 5503 * Oppo 103 * Samsung 60" series 8 LCD
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  • voltz
    voltz Posts: 5,384
    I spent this morning listen to some blu ray concerts & some Audio CD's using my HT setup (NAD T-758 + Adcom 5503) and OPPO 103 now that I have it hooked up via the analog cables.
    And the sound still cannot compare to my 2 channel equipment. just not the same and can't compete.
    2 ch- Polk CRS+ * Vincent SA-31MK Preamp * Vincent Sp-331 Amp * Marantz SA8005 SACD * Project Xperience Classic TT * Sumiko Blue Point #2 MC cartridge

    HT - Polk 703's * NAD T-758 * Adcom 5503 * Oppo 103 * Samsung 60" series 8 LCD
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  • dpowell
    dpowell Posts: 3,068
    edited January 2015
    voltz wrote: »
    And the sound still cannot compare to my 2 channel equipment. just not the same and can't compete.

    I don't think it ever can compare exactly but you can get close within reason. Having had a dedicated 2 channel system myself and now just a combined HT / Music rig, there are things I miss. That said, you have entirely different speakers between the HT and 2 channel rigs. You might just throw those Monitor 10's in the HT rig for a few minutes and listen to them with the HT gear to get a sense of whether it's more gear or speakers at this point. Your Marantz player is definitely going to have a different sound signature than the Oppo.
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  • voltz
    voltz Posts: 5,384
    True! makes a lot of sense I will give them 10's a go.. in fact I like to work them into a HT setup someday (heck I have some upgraded Monitor 4's). but now that I have some CRS to dress up maybe they will take over that spot :) food for thought and I have time to play around with everything!
    2 ch- Polk CRS+ * Vincent SA-31MK Preamp * Vincent Sp-331 Amp * Marantz SA8005 SACD * Project Xperience Classic TT * Sumiko Blue Point #2 MC cartridge

    HT - Polk 703's * NAD T-758 * Adcom 5503 * Oppo 103 * Samsung 60" series 8 LCD
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