I find these two bits of info about the following devices interesting. I wonder if they are saying that by using the Opo as a source (to play SACD) for example, one could leverage the OpBox to somehow "Record" the SACD stream to a computer as a usable media file?
One can hope I guess
Merlot DAC
Recording software for file creation on computer
OpBox
Captures all native audio data from any source supported by Oppo Player and sends it to Merlot for conversion to analog
just ordered an op box
it is the same technology emm labs, pbd and sonoma use for dsd interfacing
nothing new or revolutionary other than u can plug it into oppo 103 and save some money on a transport as transports become obsolete for legacy sacds
So can you use the op box with your existing emm labs and PBD devices? Or just with the new Merlot? Thanks.
The OpBox probably uses the proprietary PL-Link technology used in Playback Designs DACs. So it would be limited to their DACs.
just ordered an op box
it is the same technology emm labs, pbd and sonoma use for dsd interfacing
nothing new or revolutionary other than u can plug it into oppo 103 and save some money on a transport as transports become obsolete for legacy sacds
Can you please clarify - this card allows you to use the Oppo 103 as a transport capable of DSD output to a PBD DAC? My understanding is that all SACD is encrypted, and each manufacturer uses proprietary encryption (which is why SACD transports and DAC's need to be from the same maker). This card bypasses this limitation?
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