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oppo 205 preamp qustion

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Help,

I am without a preamp and found a number of suggestion here on Audio Asylum about using a Oppo 205 as a preamp. I followed the directions here on the Audio Asylum and was able to get my Oppo to function as a preamp limited to my Oppo 205. I was hoping I could use it also to hookup my Turntable/Phono Stage. My phono stage is a Modwright PH 9.0 XT.

So, my question is can the Oppo also function as a preamp for Analog equipment. If so, can someone walk me through the setup? If not, I will look for an inexpensive alternative.

Thanks

Richard

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RE: oppo 205 preamp qustion - Alan A 09:40:41 12/15/24 (0)
I use my Oppo and phono stage without a separate pre-amp. You need a phono stage that has a volume control.

There's no elegant way to do what you want.

I have a set of interconnect cables plugged into the phono stage and another set from the Oppo. I just make sure that the appropriate cables are plugged into the amp before I turn the system on. If you decide to switch sources you need to turn everything off before switching the cables to avoid damaging the speakers due to loud pops. I don't find that set-up to be burdensome.

I originally had an ARC pre-amp, and when I got my first Oppo I bought a multi-channel tube pre-amp, and in the course of trying it out and comparing the amps and adjusting the distance and volume on the channels I discovered that my system sounded better without any pre-amp at all. I also discovered that I didn't need any distance or volume adjusting. ( speakers were all equidistant and volumes tested out all equal )
RE: oppo 205 preamp qustion - tlea 07:29:45 12/08/24 (0)
Hello,
The Oppo 205 has several digital inputs but no analog inputs. You won't be able to connect your phono stage directly. I suppose you could rig up an ADC and make it work, but I don't think you will be pleased with that solution. I've used the 205 as a DAC and streamer (ethernet). It has volume control via the remote, although I find the volume buttons to be awkwardly located for my clumsy fingers.

I haven't been in the preamp market for years since I switched to an integrated. I recommend seeking advice on inexpensive alternatives over on the Amp/Preamp Asylum. Before the next wave of tariffs kicks in.
Good luck.
EDIT: I see that you already did that and got some good feedback.

. . . in theory, practice and theory are the same; in practice, they are different . . .

Edits: 12/08/24
RE: oppo 205 preamp qustion - Kal Rubinson 07:06:21 12/08/24 (0)
I don't think so. The only inputs are HDMI, USB and coax/optical S/PDIF.

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