Originally Posted by JimK
Fellow HHers kswanson and JimK met Wednesday and compared a Shawn Fogg modded Oppo 980 with the Meridian 800v3. The Oppo was connected to 861v4 multichannel inputs with standard Meridian digital cable; the 800 used Analysis Plus Digital Ovals. We listened to a few disks over a couple of hours and concluded that:

1. The SQ differences with redbook CD are audible but minor. Maybe a little more detail with classical-full orchestra on the Oppo. Maybe the Meridian has a slightly warmer sound on pop vocals.
2. Well recorded SACDs on Oppo are spectacular into the Meridian 861v4 and DSPs (system described in signature below).
3. Both of us are in for the group buy, believing that the SQ will be exemplary on redbook CD and beyond that on HD formats.

A great time was had by all. Cheers from kswanson and JimK


appreciate the feedback on the comparison

I think you will find the fully modified Oppo 83 to be in a league all its own

can't wait to hear what people think

thanks

-Gary Murrell
http://www.custom-ht.com/oppopowerbuy.html
My Personal HT setup