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Superb Class A headphone amplifier / Preamp / DAC with multiple digital and analog sources, including Analog balanced, Analog RCA, Digital Toslink, Digital Coax, USB and AES/EBU, as well as Bluetooth. Preamp Outputs include Analog balanced and RCA, as well as headphone balanced and normal outputs. It contains the same ESS 9018 Sabre 32 Reference DAC and output driving stage as the Oppo 105, alongside a Class A amplifier for the preamp and headphone amp stages. Check the HiFi magazine reviews for more details. I used this mainly as a DAC and Class A preamp controlling a Quad power ... read more
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Oppo Digital, the audiophile arm of the Chinese electronics giant Oppo, traces its roots to 2004 with the establishment of its U.S. division in Menlo Park, California. This overseas outpost of the Dongguan-based parent company, founded amid BBK Electronics' expansion under entrepreneur Duan Yongping, focused on high-fidelity audio and video gear sold exclusively online. From humble beginnings in MP3 players and DVD units, it carved a niche in premium home entertainment during the Blu-ray era.
The brand specialized in personal audio and video equipment, gaining acclaim for Blu-ray Disc players renowned for superior sound quality, sleek design, and robust performance. Entering the personal audio market in 2014, Oppo offered headphones and related products that emphasized precision playback, though it never delved deeply into traditional hi-fi categories like amplifiers, speakers, turntables, DACs, or cables.
Oppo Digital held a strong mid-to-high-end position among discerning buyers, prized for reliable, value-driven excellence in digital playback before ceasing operations around 2020. Its legacy endures as a benchmark for accessible audiophile gear, appealing to enthusiasts seeking polished integration of video and sound without boutique excess.
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