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Oppo BDP-83SE & DVDO iScan VP50 Pro Combination

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Hello Fellow Enthusiasts! I am trying to make a decision considering the combination of these two components in order to derive the best possible video/audio output possible for my home theater system. Let me explain… I currently own a DVDO iScan VP50 Pro which includes an SDI Input. I would like to purchase an Oppo BDP-83SE and have it modified with an SDI Output along with other upgrades offered on the market to improve performance, i.e., power source improvement, etc. There are three sources that offer modifications to the Oppo that I have found thus far; Nuforce, ModWright and Reference Audio Mods. The only company I found so far that performs the SDI output mod is JVB Digital. Please let me know which mods you think would best improve the performance of this player and who you recommend I employ to have this work completed. Any information and/or suggestions anyone may have will be more than welcome!

The other major components I will be using consist of the following:

California Audio Labs 2500 MCA
California Audio Labs 2500 SSP
Monster Cable HTS 5100 Signature
B&W 801 Matrix Series III Mains
B&W Matrix HTM Center Channel
B&W DS6 Series 3 Rear Channels
Samsung HL-S5088W DLP TV (looking to change in the future, suggestions?)
post #2 of 4
Try the 50pro thread.
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I'd be upgrading the DLP first. Find a Pio Kuro plasma before they are all gone, or go PJ. Using a BDP-83 and the VP50 is kinda overkill. For BD you don't need video processing on top of the -83.

larry
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I agree with the overkill statement, although the BDP-83 has other advantages than just its video processing (speed of operation, incredible firmware support, etc.).

I also have to say that there's no discernable difference in video quality between SDI and HDMI, despite a couple of people who might insist to the contrary. Having the BDP-83 modified for SDI is a big waste of money, IMO. I'd skip that and spend $100 to get the (easily installed) region-free modification instead.
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