OPPO 105D NO analog out stereo or headphone sound

[Rossco]

Wondering if someone can help or shed some light on the issue I'm having.

* Oppo 105d has absolutely no analog output sound from the 7.1 part, the dedicated stereo (XLR & RCA) part and also the headphones.

Previously it was intermittently dropping out, but now there's nothing and all the setting in audio processing have disappeared from the menu as well (regarding stereo, headphones etc) WEIRD.

Thanks everyone.

 

[TLS Guy]

Wondering if someone can help or shed some light on the issue I'm having.

* Oppo 105d has absolutely no analog output sound from the 7.1 part, the dedicated stereo (XLR & RCA) part and also the headphones.

Previously it was intermittently dropping out, but now there's nothing and all the setting in audio processing have disappeared from the menu as well (regarding stereo, headphones etc) WEIRD.

Thanks everyone.

Obviously the analog output board has had a serious failure.

if the HDMI outputs work then use those. Oppo are out of business and this unit can not be repaired.

 

[Alex2507]

Oppo are out of business and this unit can not be repaired.

Sell it for $500

 

[TLS Guy]

Wondering if someone can help or shed some light on the issue I'm having.

* Oppo 105d has absolutely no analog output sound from the 7.1 part, the dedicated stereo (XLR & RCA) part and also the headphones.

Previously it was intermittently dropping out, but now there's nothing and all the setting in audio processing have disappeared from the menu as well (regarding stereo, headphones etc) WEIRD.

Thanks everyone.

I have found that there is a supply of the board you need. The failure of the analog board is far from unknown on these players.

Try a full reset, try two or three times. If that fails then this is the board you need, and you will have to instal it.

 

[mtrycrafts]

I have found that there is a supply of the board you need. The failure of the analog board is far from unknown on these players.

Try a full reset, try two or three times. If that fails then this is the board you need, and you will have to instal it.

A link to that supply place might help him if he wants to try and replace it, doubtful, or he could find someone to replace it for him.

A few years ago, my 103 had issues reading the disc. Company owner, probably, sold a new one to me and I replaced mine. Still works.

 

[lovinthehd]

I'd contact Oppo support https://www.oppodigital.com/Support.aspx

 

[TLS Guy]

I have found that there is a supply of the board you need. The failure of the analog board is far from unknown on these players.

Try a full reset, try two or three times. If that fails then this is the board you need, and you will have to instal it.

Somehow my link dropped off. I have replaced it and it works again. I have no idea how this happened.
It should not be too difficult to replace that board. The price is steep though, for an old board. Apparently people like those players, but personally I think they were way overrated. I think you could buy a new player for close to the cost of that board. I would not call them Chinese junk, but I think they were getting darn close.

 

[lovinthehd]

Somehow my link dropped off. I have replaced it and it works again. I have no idea how this happened.
It should not be too difficult to replace that board. The price is steep though, for an old board. Apparently people like those players, but personally I think they were way overrated. I think you could buy a new player for close to the cost of that board. I would not call them Chinese junk, but I think they were getting darn close.

Because you're technologically stunted?

Oppos were far better than any british crap....

 

[Rossco]

I have found that there is a supply of the board you need. The failure of the analog board is far from unknown on these players.

Try a full reset, try two or three times. If that fails then this is the board you need, and you will have to instal it.

God dam I just bought it too lol. Really appreciate the info. I have done a factory reset a few times and held the power button in for 5 sec.

im Actually getting the level 4.2 power supply and world clock upgrade and The newer ess sabre 9028 chips installed by joe rassmassan here in Australia so hopefully I can get it all done at once.

wasn’t aware this is a common problem, barely had it a month second hand and when bought the dedicated stereo rca didn’t worked but XLR did.
dammmm.

thanks so much

 

[Rossco]

Obviously the analog output board has had a serious failure.

if the HDMI outputs work then use those. Oppo are out of business and this unit can not be repaired.

everythin else works fine including HDMI and and coaxial etc etc but I found it sounds it’s best going analog out to my Denon PMA A110th anniversary amp bypassing it’s digital circuit.

really wasn’t aware oppos had problems, thought I was getting the end journey transport movie and alternative DAC all in one. Does sound pretty good

 

[Rossco]

Just to

Wondering if someone can help or shed some light on the issue I'm having.

* Oppo 105d has absolutely no analog output sound from the 7.1 part, the dedicated stereo (XLR & RCA) part and also the headphones.

Previously it was intermittently dropping out, but now there's nothing and all the setting in audio processing have disappeared from the menu as well (regarding stereo, headphones etc) WEIRD.

Thanks everyone.

be sure before I spend 300 on a new board and a lot for repairs…..do you all think it would need a new main board, everything else APART from all analog outs function perfect.

I’ve got heaps of other stuff to repair so if I can save money that be great. Thank you all so much.

 

[TLS Guy]

Because you're technologically stunted?

Oppos were far better than any british crap....

Well, I have done hundreds of links previously. I could have made a slip in which case it would be the first one. I have an Oppo player, and its protocols are not to spec. and it is fussy about what it is connected to. My Sony and Panasonic are much better.

And I don't have what you call British crap, and I have gear working as well as anything made yesterday working fine and in regular use giving a performance equal to anything made today. It is superlative British, and Swiss equipment that is is much better quality than anything out of China.

 

[lovinthehd]

Well, I have done hundreds of links previously. I could have made a slip in which case it would be the first one. I have an Oppo player, and its protocols are not to spec. and it is fussy about what it is connected to. My Sony and Panasonic are much better.

And I don't have what you call British crap, and I have gear working as well as anything made yesterday working fine and in regular use giving a performance equal to anything made today. It is superlative British, and Swiss equipment that is is much better quality than anything out of China.

Oh please expand on how the Oppo was out of spec.....and the connectivity issues. British optical players? Really?

 

[Rossco]

I have found that there is a supply of the board you need. The failure of the analog board is far from unknown on these players.

Try a full reset, try two or three times. If that fails then this is the board you need, and you will have to instal it.

oppo australia actually has main boards for sale for this model for 300 dollars! I don’t think it needs a main board though because everything functions apart from all analog outputs. Maybe a logic board for audio and a transformer. I dunno it’s bloody annoying just got it.

 

[TLS Guy]

Oh please expand on how the Oppo was out of spec.....and the connectivity issues. British optical players? Really?

My Oppo player had to be relegated to work with older equipment. When I installed my LG OLED everything was mauve. It refused to work with newer TVs no matter what you did.

oppo australia actually has main boards for sale for this model for 300 dollars! I don’t think it needs a main board though because everything functions apart from all analog outputs. Maybe a logic board for audio and a transformer. I dunno it’s bloody annoying just got it.

This problem is going to be on the analog board for sure. I highly doubt it has a better performance using the analog outputs, especially since almost everything it is connected to will convert back to digital, so you can use the volume control for instance. So doing what you are doing generally ends up causing two conversions instead of one. I just make sure I have one conversion at the AVP.

 

[Rossco]

My Oppo player had to be relegated to work with older equipment. When I installed my LG OLED everything was mauve. It refused to work with newer TVs no matter what you did.


This problem is going to be on the analog board for sure. I highly doubt it has a better performance using the analog outputs, especially since almost everything it is connected to will convert back to digital, so you can use the volume control for instance. So doing what you are doing generally ends up causing two conversions instead of one. I just make sure I have one conversion at the AVP.

Agree about the audio control board.

My Denon PMA a110 integrated amp has 2 analog modes I usually like to use when I output XLR analog from Oppo which bypasses the entire digital circuitry and processing in the Denon, sound really good that way.

I've got it set up so I can A/b between the converter in Oppo or Denon in 2-3 clicks but for now it's all PCM via coaxial into Denon.

Your right goi through multiple stages of processing / conversion isn't good but I can't use analog modes using coaxial still sounds good though.

 

[PENG]

Agree about the audio control board.

My Denon PMA a110 integrated amp has 2 analog modes I usually like to use when I output XLR analog from Oppo which bypasses the entire digital circuitry and processing in the Denon, sound really good that way.

I've got it set up so I can A/b between the converter in Oppo or Denon in 2-3 clicks but for now it's all PCM via coaxial into Denon.

Your right goi through multiple stages of processing / conversion isn't good but I can't use analog modes using coaxial still sounds good though.

I have the 105 without the D but their audio parts are identical, so I know for a fact while it's analog outputs are really good, it is no better than those <=US$200 desktop dacs.

To me, you can do well by selling the 105D as it, unless you still want to use it to play discs, and just grab one of those Topping, or SMSL DACs for less than US$200.

If you really want to use balanced output then you will have to pay at least 10% more for the otherwise the same DAC by those two companies I mentioned.

Here's a couple of examples:

For $229, balanced
Amazon.com: TOPPING D50 III Desktop HiFi DAC & Preamplifier, Dual ES9039Q2M, Bluetooth 5.1, Hi-Res Audio, DSD512/PCM768kHz Support, RCA/TRS Outputs, Includes 12V Trigger and Remote Control (Black) : Electronics

For $199, balanced
Amazon.com: TOPPING E50 Hi-Res Audio DAC – DSD512 PCM768kHz, USB/Optical/Coaxial Digital Inputs, MQA Full Decode, Ultra-Low Jitter, Balanced TRS + RCA Output, 5V Powered (E50-Black) : Electronics

For $199, balanced, use flagship latest ESS DAC IC, but still the Q2M version, with trigger and 10 band PEQ
Amazon.com: TOPPING DX5 II Hi-Res DAC & Headphone Amp Combo – Dual ES9039Q2M, X-Hybrid Amp, 10-Band PEQ, LDAC Bluetooth 5.1, 4.4mm Balanced & 6.35mm Headphone Output, Preamp Mode, 12V Trigger (Silver) : Electronics

For $349, this one use the best AKM DAC IC:
Amazon.com: TOPPING E70 Velvet - High-Performance DAC with AK4499EX, Bluetooth 5.1 LDAC, Ultra-Low THD+N, Selectable Output Levels, USB Support DSD512 & PCM768kHz, Coaxial/Optical Inputs (Silver) : Electronics

For $599, one with one of the best ESS DAC IC one can get:
Amazon.com: Topping D70 PRO Sabre DAC ES9039SPRO XU316 Bluetooth 5.1 LDAC Aptx-Adaptive HiFi Decoder (Silver) : Electronics

The unbalanced versions will obviously cost less.

Any of the examples I listed above will outperform the Oppo by a significant margin (on paper, based on specs and measurements), and they can play just about any digital files you can obtain at the moment, except of course, they don't play discs. If you do play discs, then just keep the Oppo too and and do it without using analog outputs, or rip your favorite discs with you PC. Actually, for discs, I just can see a reason for using the Oppo's analog output, I mean in terms of sound quality.

You can buy the analog board and do your own repair but there is no guarantee that everything else will be fine, or send it to a reputable repair shop, and be prepared to pay much more than the cost of a desktop DAC.

I like balanced connection too, but they offer absolutely no sonic advantage, not even in theory, unless you have to use lengthy interconnects and/or for some reasons you wiring layout cannot avoid picking up noise.