Official OPPO BDP-105 Owner's Thread - Page 145

Originally Posted by Ramatam Bob,

Thanks for the response. After posting, I began to try a process of elimination. But first to answer your question, I was running analog out via XLR to an Emotiva XSP Pre-amp. Yes, it was the first time to play this file on the 105, or anywhere for that matter.

I connected the external drive, used on the 105, to my laptop and played the culprit track....same thing...trashy "pink noise."
Next I found the original CD, dropped it into the tray and played the "track" on the 105 and it played flawlessly. Finally, I re-ripped the original CD via the same ripping software EAC (Exact audio Copy). This time it ripped it without a hitch.

So, I'm concluding that there is NO issue with the 105 but rather the problem lies within the ripping software. That's one hell of a bug if you ask me!

I plan to contact the company but I expect to get no reply. So for those of you out there using EAC ....beware....check your files at low volume first after ripping.

It only takes a couple of seconds when listening at "healthy" volume levels with hash noise to fry a driver (tweeter).

This is going to cost me a lot. If I have to return the speakers, airfreight alone, round trip, will be in the neighborhood of 600 bucks! I'm hoping that I can get them to send new drivers and I can install them. I've worked in the electronics industry as a solder monkey so I should have no problem there. I'm wondering if I did any damage to the mid drivers as well....ugh!

k

Originally Posted by Ramatam 

.

I connected the external drive, used on the 105, to my laptop and played the culprit track....same thing...trashy "pink noise."
Next I found the original CD, dropped it into the tray and played the "track" on the 105 and it played flawlessly. Finally, I re-ripped the original CD via the same ripping software EAC (Exact audio Copy). This time it ripped it without a hitch.

Originally Posted by Ramatam 

It only takes a couple of seconds when listening at "healthy" volume levels with hash noise to fry a driver (tweeter).

This is going to cost me a lot. If I have to return the speakers, airfreight alone, round trip, will be in the neighborhood of 600 bucks! I'm hoping that I can get them to send new drivers and I can install them. I've worked in the electronics industry as a solder monkey so I should have no problem there. I'm wondering if I did any damage to the mid drivers as well....ugh!

k

Originally Posted by rdgrimes OT: Honestly, it shouldn't be that easy to cook a tweeter. I'd also be looking at the whole setup for weakness. Under-powered speakers are far more likely to lose a tweeter than over-powered speakers, but even then it should take some time. Tweeters usually cook from heat which has to build up over some period of time. A tweeter that cooks from a short burst of HF noise is fundamentally flawed, over powered or something else. You might also want to consider a crossover failure.

Originally Posted by rdgrimes ^^^ The future is hazy.

Originally Posted by rdgrimes 

OT:
Honestly, it shouldn't be that easy to cook a tweeter. I'd also be looking at the whole setup for weakness. Under-powered speakers are far more likely to lose a tweeter than over-powered speakers, but even then it should take some time. Tweeters usually cook from heat which has to build up over some period of time. A tweeter that cooks from a short burst of HF noise is fundamentally flawed, over powered or something else. You might also want to consider a crossover failure.

Originally Posted by Cutler 

I am on the fence myself regarding upgrading my 95 to the 105. I like to use the 95 for balanced stereo into my D2v and a dealer(within reasonable distance) offered me $600 in trade for my 95 towards a 105. I am not sure how much more I can get on the used market, it's less than a year old and I have all the original packing/carton/etc.....
Decisions Decisions......

Any feedback would be greatly welcome!

Originally Posted by gripen08 

I have a quick (and perhaps dumb) question. I'm considering purchasing a 105. This will be mated to an older processor w/o HDMI. However it's a pretty good one (B&K Ref. 30) and does have 5.1 analog DVD inputs along with regular 2 CH inputs. So if I hookup the Oppo 105's 5.1 analog outs to it, and the separate 2 CH outs to it, and set the downmix setting to 5.1, will it output regular CDs in straight L/R stereo, and multichannel DVDs in 5.1.? Assuming I switch the settings in the processor to accommodate the different "sources". OR does the 5.1 multichannel output on the Oppo override the 2 channel ?

Originally Posted by Cutler 

I am on the fence myself regarding upgrading my 95 to the 105. I like to use the 95 for balanced stereo into my D2v and a dealer(within reasonable distance) offered me $600 in trade for my 95 towards a 105. I am not sure how much more I can get on the used market, it's less than a year old and I have all the original packing/carton/etc.....
Decisions Decisions......

Any feedback would be greatly welcome!

Originally Posted by angelo 

I'll buy it for 600$, right now! And your dealer can get you a discount....

Originally Posted by HowardV 

I upgraded from the 95 to the 105. My major reason was because the 105 had digital inputs. If you don't need the digital inputs, no need to upgrade. I haven't noticed any change in audio quality, but some claim they have noticed a bit better audio quality from the 105. In the used market, the 95 is going for $750-$800. But remember you have the headaches of dealing with another individual, shipping and potential damages during shipment, and Paypal/ebay/audiogon fees. $600 isn't a bad trade-in value from a dealer considering you'll skip all the headache and other fees associated with selling it yourself.
.

Originally Posted by JazzGuyy 

All outputs on the Oppo players are simultaneously active so you can make the change by switching the selected input on your AVR. You can also have the best of both worlds because you can choose to set the 2 CH inputs to serve also as the front L and R for multichannel. With stereo material, you get normal L & R and with multichannel the slightly better 2 channel inputs serve to feed your front speakers.

Originally Posted by HowardV I upgraded from the 95 to the 105. My major reason was because the 105 had digital inputs. If you don't need the digital inputs, no need to upgrade. I haven't noticed any change in audio quality, but some claim they have noticed a bit better audio quality from the 105. ...

Originally Posted by gripen08 

Thanks JazzGuyy. That's good to know. On your second point you lost me a little. Do I only use the 5.1 Oppo outputs to the BK 30 and not the 2 ch Oppo outputs also ?

Oh wait, I re-read your post. Do you mean that I do use the 2 ch analog on the Oppo, and not the Front Left and Front Right outputs on the multi-channel section ? OR
do I just leave them all plugged in and do it thru switching ?
Sorry for the confusion....

Originally Posted by Cutler 

I am still on the fence but if I could get $750-$800 for it fairly easy, I would do the upgrade. I have read that folks are seeing an overall better performance(nothing drastic)both audio(mainly my concern) and video....

Decisions decisions

Originally Posted by JazzGuyy 

You use the 2 channel Oppo outputs into the L and R front multichannel inputs on your AVR. The other channels use the regular multichannel outputs on the Oppo. There is a setting in the Oppo's setup menus where you tell the player that you are using the 2 channel outputs for L and R when playing multichannel material.

Originally Posted by gripen08 

Ok. That makes sense. So connected this way if I play a regular 2 ch CD I don't need to switch the AVR as I assume the Oppo will automatically output just the L and R signal. Am I ccorrect?

Oh and therefore the L and R jacks on the 105 multichannel section are not used at all in this case. True ?

Originally Posted by HowardV 

If you don't need the digital inputs, no need to upgrade.

Originally Posted by JazzGuyy 

You use the 2 channel Oppo outputs into the L and R front multichannel inputs on your AVR. The other channels use the regular multichannel outputs on the Oppo. There is a setting in the Oppo's setup menus where you tell the player that you are using the 2 channel outputs for L and R when playing multichannel material.

Originally Posted by jimshowalter 

Connect only the stereo L and R, center, surrounds, and subs. Don't connect the multichannel L and R at all. Set the Oppo so it uses the stereo L and R outputs when playing multichannel.

Originally Posted by JazzGuyy 

Yes, to both your questions.

Originally Posted by jimshowalter 

Connect only the stereo L and R, center, surrounds, and subs. Don't connect the multichannel L and R at all. Set the Oppo so it uses the stereo L and R outputs when playing multichannel.

Originally Posted by mt14942 

Since there has been a lot of chatter about movie soundtracks, it sounds like Zero Dark Thirty might be one to check out. I believe it won an Oscar for one of the sound categories. Here is the review of the audio from Bluray.Com "Zero Dark Thirty's DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless soundtrack is one of the finest available on Blu-ray. This is a track of incredible nuance, heavy bass, and precision elements alike, all played as part of a very full and convincing stage that effortlessly brings the picture's Oscar-winning sound to life. Nearly every scene is of reference grade, whether for more intensive sounds or more subtly crucial elements that truly define an atmosphere or a moment beyond the basics. The film begins with a frightening but sonically filling and perfectly defined string of communication sound bytes that literally flood the soundstage with chatter from every direction. Equally horrific are the sounds of the torture chamber, whether its creaking pulleys or punishing Metal music that pull the listener into the room, to almost experience firsthand the interrogation. Dialogue reverberates beautifully here, as it does in a few other points throughout the movie, showing an awareness of environment and absolute sound detail no matter the circumstance. Even minor exterior ambience and very subtle atmospherics -- light winds, rain and thunder, birds, insects, people rustling papers or shifting their weight in a chair -- are perfectly implemented where applicable. Gunfire sounds wonderfully authentic; AK fire during the Khobar Towers attack punishes listeners with the heavy, precise, and terrifying bursts, while suppressed M4 fire at the end plays with faultless accuracy. The track's low end is a match for the rest; a rumbling jet engine, the heavy spinning of helicopter rotors and the rattle heard inside the machine, or a few hefty explosions in which the sheer power is dotted by scattered debris tossed into every square inch of the listening area all showcase the importance of a natural low end to this, and any, film experience. Dialogue is centered and clear. This track does it all; faultless clarity, endlessly natural surround support, and aggressive but balanced bass are all major aspects perfectly blended together into what is one of the top soundtracks available on Blu-ray." I just picked it up at Blockbuster and can't wait to watch it.