USNRET Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 I replaced my -93 with a -105D this week. I plugged it in and watched a movie; ok, but no big deal. Yesterday I changed things up a bit and put the DirecTv into the Oppo HDMI input and ran the Oppo's HDMI 1 out to the TV and the HDMI 2 to the Marantz prepro so that the Oppo was passing the video direct to the TV. WOW! WOW! Haven't watched a BR or DVD disc in this configuration but DTV TV is outstanding. Every member of the household commented on the improvement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzydog Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Nice purchase. Your Marantz processor has 7.1 analog inputs; have you thought about letting the Oppo handle the DAC duties? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNRET Posted April 6, 2014 Author Share Posted April 6, 2014 Nice purchase. Your Marantz processor has 7.1 analog inputs; have you thought about letting the Oppo handle the DAC duties? Thinking and I have the cables. However, I just spent big bucks on the Marantz and I would hate to think it cost that much for a switcher . This summer while the family is gone visiting grandma I plan on trying several variations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzydog Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Does the Oppo have Audyssey or something similar for room correction? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TasDom Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Does the Oppo have Audyssey or something similar for room correction? No, just distance, trim levels and crossover settings for speakers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TasDom Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 I replaced my -93 with a -105D this week. I plugged it in and watched a movie; ok, but no big deal. Yesterday I changed things up a bit and put the DirecTv into the Oppo HDMI input and ran the Oppo's HDMI 1 out to the TV and the HDMI 2 to the Marantz prepro so that the Oppo was passing the video direct to the TV. WOW! WOW! Haven't watched a BR or DVD disc in this configuration but DTV TV is outstanding. Every member of the household commented on the improvement. Glad you like it, was the darbee activated when you ran the Directv thru the oppo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNRET Posted April 7, 2014 Author Share Posted April 7, 2014 I replaced my -93 with a -105D this week. I plugged it in and watched a movie; ok, but no big deal. Yesterday I changed things up a bit and put the DirecTv into the Oppo HDMI input and ran the Oppo's HDMI 1 out to the TV and the HDMI 2 to the Marantz prepro so that the Oppo was passing the video direct to the TV. WOW! WOW! Haven't watched a BR or DVD disc in this configuration but DTV TV is outstanding. Every member of the household commented on the improvement. Glad you like it, was the darbee activated when you ran the Directv thru the oppo? Didn't see difference D On/Off on a 55" Vizio. I understood the Darbee made a difference on BIG screens. Hope to see that this summer when I project in the back yard. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 I replaced my -93 with a -105D this week. I plugged it in and watched a movie; ok, but no big deal. Yesterday I changed things up a bit and put the DirecTv into the Oppo HDMI input and ran the Oppo's HDMI 1 out to the TV and the HDMI 2 to the Marantz prepro so that the Oppo was passing the video direct to the TV. WOW! WOW! Haven't watched a BR or DVD disc in this configuration but DTV TV is outstanding. Every member of the household commented on the improvement. Glad you like it, was the darbee activated when you ran the Directv thru the oppo? Didn't see difference D On/Off on a 55" Vizio. I understood the Darbee made a difference on BIG screens. Hope to see that this summer when I project in the back yard. Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Congrats on the new addition. The 105D should be an often used piece for years to come. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted April 7, 2014 Moderators Share Posted April 7, 2014 Hope to see that this summer when I project in the back yard. Always nice where there are improvements like that. About a year ago someone here was talking about projecting outside and put a link to a forum about this. I lost the link, but for me it's probably better, after seeing what people were doing in the yards I can see where it could be very addicting. It looked like great fun, as it got bigger they would put out flyers in the neighborhood and invite everyone on weekends and end up with a crowd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunburnwilly Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Does the Oppo have Audyssey or something similar for room correction? No, just distance, trim levels and crossover settings for speakers My Marantz av 8003 took a dump on me . Left main and left surround went out . I will be pressing my 105 into pre/pro duties later today after I run some errands . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssh Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Bummer. Warranty? SSH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Does the Oppo have Audyssey or something similar for room correction?No, just distance, trim levels and crossover settings for speakers My Marantz av 8003 took a dump on me . Left main and left surround went out . I will be pressing my 105 into pre/pro duties later today after I run some errands . Did it turn out for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunburnwilly Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Bummer. Warranty? SSH It's a refurb , about 3 months past warranty . This is my 3rd one . The first 2 had similar problems when received . This one set up and ran fine , until now . My opinion of refurbs in the past was that ok the item didn't check out but then gets sent back through , fixed then checked again . I'll call Marantz customer service tomorrow and see what my options are . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TasDom Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Bummer. Warranty? SSH It's a refurb , about 3 months past warranty . This is my 3rd one . The first 2 had similar problems when received . This one set up and ran fine , until now . My opinion of refurbs in the past was that ok the item didn't check out but then gets sent back through , fixed then checked again . I'll call Marantz customer service tomorrow and see what my options are . At least you can use the oppo as a pre/pro until you can get a fix or replacement. Careful with the volume when you power it up and make sure it's set to variable not fixed and turned down low....I'm sure you knew that but just saying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunburnwilly Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Does the Oppo have Audyssey or something similar for room correction?No, just distance, trim levels and crossover settings for speakersMy Marantz av 8003 took a dump on me . Left main and left surround went out . I will be pressing my 105 into pre/pro duties later today after I run some errands . Did it turn out for you Haven't tried it yet . Have been reading threads from Audiogon and AVS where some folks say there is a problem using the volume control on the remote . Most state that the smartphone app works well but I don't have a smart phone . Need to swap em' out and see for myself . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunburnwilly Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Bummer. Warranty? SSH It's a refurb , about 3 months past warranty . This is my 3rd one . The first 2 had similar problems when received . This one set up and ran fine , until now . My opinion of refurbs in the past was that ok the item didn't check out but then gets sent back through , fixed then checked again . I'll call Marantz customer service tomorrow and see what my options are . At least you can use the oppo as a pre/pro until you can get a fix or replacement. Careful with the volume when you power it up and make sure it's set to variable not fixed and turned down low....I'm sure you knew that but just saying Thanks for the advice , the volume control is why I have hesitated . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwander Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 On my 105D, I have it configured to turn on to a set volume. Regardless of the volume last played, it comes on at that set volume. No surprises at turn on. I have my 105D hooked directly into my stereo power amp using xlr cables. Cheap protection. I use my 105D strictly as a pre pro into a stereo setup. McIntosh MC2102 amp and Klipshorns. Control of the 105D is through the ipad app. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunburnwilly Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 At least you can use the oppo as a pre/pro until you can get a fix or replacement. Careful with the volume when you power it up and make sure it's set to variable not fixed and turned down low....I'm sure you knew that but just saying Swapped them out last night . The audio from my cable box sounds crappy but blu-rays sound pretty good . I can live with it for a while . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wstrickland1 Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 SBW do you want to use my B&K Ref 50? I can drop it by your place tomorrow. No HDMI but it does have as very sweet sound. I have no need whatsoever so you can use it for as long as you want. Let me know and I'll throw it in the car in the am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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