Post by NormD on 09/23/24 at 14:29:33
OPPO Sonica Audiophile DAC & Network Streamer (SDAC-3).
High Resolution Audio Player with PCM Sampling frequencies from 44.1 kHz to 768 kHz, DSD Sampling Frequencies from DSD64 to DSD 256 using a ESS ES9038PRO SABRE DAC. Converts USB inputs from your server. $1300
https://www.oppodigital.com/sonica-dac/
A classic from Oppo with upgrades by Ric Schultz including new output stages, rewired with longer power supply wires, hardwire the wires of the transformer to the connector pins on the board eliminating the jumper plug. new compensation caps, added power supply caps, better power supply caps, different caps for clock circuit, different grounding, different way of mounting the regulators to the heatsinks, isolating more inputs from the chassis, etc. 22 new Modded Wima caps. These modifications puts the DAC in a class well above stock. This upgraded DAC rivals units costing thousands more. A full list of modification will be provided upon request.
Comes with power cord and original manual. Shipping free in original box. App Control via Smartphones and Tablets; the OPPO Sonica app is still available in the Apple App Store.
