Official OPPO BDP-83 Owner's Thread [technical talk only] - Page 123

Originally Posted by HDgaming42

I'll second this. I bought Sea Change solely on a recommendation and paid a fortune for it here in Canada. Worth every penny. Oddly a great album to drift asleep to...

Originally Posted by euphonic

I wish OPPO would consider using the higher-quality DACs that they chose for the 2ch analog audio for the 7.1 analog output as well. I would gladly pay another $100 or so for that. Perhaps they could have an "audiophile" version of the product at additional cost. The incremental cost of the components is not that big, it's more an issue of production volume. From what I have seen and heard, the 2ch DACs are used in some very high end equipment and therefore have the potential to make a substantial difference in SQ.

I would argue (at least from my perspective) that it makes more sense to have the higher-quality DACs for the 7.1 analog audio than the 2ch audio. Most serious audiophiles would not buy the BDP-83 to be their main 2ch player. They probably already have a good player for that. And even if one wanted to use the OPPO for high-quality 2ch analog, it could be done via the 5.1 (or 7.1) analog outputs, the unused channels would simply be silent.

In addition, one could also argue that the hi-rez audio available in multichannel, e.g., blu-ray, SACD, DVD-A, would benefit more from the advanced DACs than standard CD material.

One of the main attractions of the OPPO, compared to the competition, is that it would allow people with quality older pre/pro's without HDMI inputs to enjoy the benefits of all hi-rez multichannel formats without having to resort to analog switches (while using a separate SACD/DVDA player), or upgrading the pre/pro's.

Has anybody compared the analog sound with stereo material from the 2ch output and the FL-FR outputs of the 7.1ch? That would be a good comparison between the two DAC implementations. As we all know, it's not just the DAC chips, but the overall implementation that determines the result.

Thanks

Originally Posted by euphonic

I wish OPPO would consider using the higher-quality DACs that they chose for the 2ch analog audio for the 7.1 analog output as well. I would gladly pay another $100 or so for that. Perhaps they could have an "audiophile" version of the product at additional cost

Originally Posted by WestCoastD

someone posted earlier (like yesterday I believe) that he will be considering modding his BDP-83 once he get's it. I assume he was referring to upgrading DAC's?

Originally Posted by Jason Bourne

Looking forward to your comments. I also have the 6010 and Edge.

Originally Posted by longhaul747

I think it was this move by Oppo that was flawed. They should have stuck with the explicit Early Adoption Program community list on a 1st come 1st served basis. Once all those people were satisfied then move to the Blu-Ray Interest list.

By keeping it open the whole thing snow balled. People were registering under different emails and signing up for the program days or weeks after the program started. Most of us who expressed explicit interest back in December and kept in honest got hosed.

No real way for a company to have a program like this and make everybody happy. Likely why it has never really been done before. I just hope Oppo learned a few things for next time but what is done is done. I just hope when I do eventually get one it will be the best Blu Ray player period.

Originally Posted by PropHeadsRock

Does anyone know if the 83 plays DVD-RAMs? I know RAM is a Panasonic thing, but I was hoping the 83 would do it. Many, many Football games recorded on RAM. Thanks.

Originally Posted by johny1989

can the oppo bdp 83 move the subs up and down like the new philips blu ray player?

well i think if it can do that too it is going to be the best of the best
i will buy straight 100%

Originally Posted by Phr3d

I am auditioning my repaired 980 (good price and quik on a 2yo device, bad loader) and noticed an irritant I have not heard mentioned: does the SloMo OSD fade or is it maintained all the while you are watching SloMo. If it is still the same - remain on screen for duration - I request a feature enhancement.
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Originally Posted by wmcclain

You mean subtitles? When I first read that I thought you were talking about advanced manipulation of subwoofers.

See the FAQ: Can subtitles be repositioned?

I haven't heard of a Philips Blu-ray player. It relocates Blu-Ray subtitles? Do you know the model # or have a link to the details?

-Bill

Originally Posted by johny1989

thank you,i mean subtitles
here the philips
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1123792


since its has constant height support it will move the subs up and down in a firmware up i hope

Originally Posted by vancouver

As more and more people pick up the Oppo for BD but get introduced to DVD A or SACD for the first time I would suggest that if you see an album or recommendation you like pick it up. its not going to be long before you cant pick them up anymore.

Originally Posted by mbushnell

That's the situation that I'm in.

I'm in the 2nd EAP & this will be my first Blu-Ray player & my first player that will play SACD's & DVD-A's, so I'm starting a collection from scratch.

Is there a link to recommended available discs in SACD or DVD-A?

I already know of the thread to Blu-Ray's.

Originally Posted by bborzell

Given that I have a Rotel DVD player that cost $1,200 and it is now a doorstop, I'm somewhat entertained by folks complaining about the Oppo BDP-83 costing $500.

Originally Posted by Operon

And I have a Texas Instrument calculator that I paid $125 for. Your point being? I don't think posters are complaining about the $500 but the appropriateness of the price point. Which, in IMO is spot on. And hasn't it been the hallmark of technology over the past few decades that prices drop over time while performance increases? Nor does OPPO appear to position themselves in the market as a hyper-upscale manufacturer.

Originally Posted by vancouver

There is a surround format area here on AVS which may answer a lot of questions for some interested in DVD A or SACD.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/forumdisplay.php?f=112

Check out Porcupine Tree DVD Audio. These are a must IMO. They can be a little heavy at times for the average listening but they have a lot of mellow songs as well. So talented thou, and you rare find "new" bands like this where the whole album is great start to finish.

http://www.burningshed.com/store/porcupinetree/

Originally Posted by mbushnell

That's the situation that I'm in.

I'm in the 2nd EAP & this will be my first Blu-Ray player & my first player that will play SACD's & DVD-A's, so I'm starting a collection from scratch.

Is there a link to recommended available discs in SACD or DVD-A?

I already know of the thread to Blu-Ray's.

Originally Posted by jerrich

For state of the art recordings in dvd-a, check out the AIX catalog here:
http://www.aixrecords.com/
At least try out their sampler and see for yourself. Cheers
JR

Originally Posted by vancouver

the christmas album is a must have for anyone who likes player holiday music that time of year.

Originally Posted by Grubert

If I might volunteer a suggestion - It'd be a good idea to have two threads: a purely technical thread and another discussing the logistics of the EAP and the player launch.