Oppo bdp-93

NeilGabriel
NeilGabriel Posts: 1,487
edited December 2010 in Electronics
I did a search and did not find a thread on this.

The new OPPO BDP-93 is coming out next week in advance sales.

Any thoughts on whether it is worth moving up from the 83?

I am not interested in 3d....2d is scarey enough.
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 7,658
    edited November 2010
    This may be slightly off-the-track, but how is this company's name pronounced?
    Do you do it as "Op po" or "Op o"?
    Thanks, Ken
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited November 2010
    I would wait a little while to make sure it is a solid unit. I don't like to buy the very newest. I like tried and true. You may want to look into 3D also.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited November 2010
    ben62670 wrote: »
    I would wait a little while to make sure it is a solid unit. I don't like to buy the very newest. I like tried and true. You may want to look into 3D also.
    Ben

    It has a 30 day return policy.
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited November 2010
    That's cool, but cars don't usually breakdown in the first 1000 miles. All the 30 days does is give you time to break it in and see if you like it. It's not like he doesn't have a player.
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  • Zeros
    Zeros Posts: 940
    edited November 2010
    Kenneth Swauger wrote: »
    This may be slightly off-the-track, but how is this company's name pronounced?
    Do you do it as "Op po" or "Op o"?
    Thanks, Ken
    How do I pronounce OPPO?

    The consensus of informed opinion is "OH no, OH Poe!"

    The people at OPPO don't seem to care how you pronounce it.

    Found here,although its not official:

    http://watershade.net/wmcclain/BDP-83-faq.html#how-do-i-pronounce-oppo


    So I guess it's like Oh-Poe. That's how I have always pronounced it anyways.
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  • kuntasensei
    kuntasensei Posts: 3,263
    edited November 2010
    Kenneth Swauger wrote: »
    This may be slightly off-the-track, but how is this company's name pronounced?
    Do you do it as "Op po" or "Op o"?
    Thanks, Ken

    From the wiki, which is probably as close as we'll ever get to an answer:
    The consensus of informed opinion is "OH no, OH Poe!" The people at OPPO don't seem to care how you pronounce it.
    :tongue:

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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited November 2010
    Wait for it........................................................BAM!!!!!!!! Just ordered my 93. First baby, yeah !!!!
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited November 2010
    Sherardp wrote: »
    Wait for it........................................................BAM!!!!!!!! Just ordered my 93. First baby, yeah !!!!

    I beat you... BAM!!!!:tongue:
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited November 2010
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    I beat you... BAM!!!!:tongue:

    Did you order one also? Dang it Leroy, I wanted to be 1st.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited November 2010
    Sherardp wrote: »
    Did you order one also? Dang it Leroy, I wanted to be 1st.


    Yeah, but I'll open it after you open yours so you'll be first. :biggrin:
    If you're in Cali you can pick it up.
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited November 2010
    I just got in Cali last night. Where are they located? I'd still have to ship it out though. They are 7 hrs from me, I'll pass on picking it up.
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 7,658
    edited November 2010
    Thanks for the tips on the company's name!
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  • thuffman03
    thuffman03 Posts: 1,325
    edited November 2010
    Comparing it to the 83 I would say it is better. Though I am not going to jump on the get it early band wagon. I will wait for one or two firmware updates to come out first.
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  • AudioGenics
    AudioGenics Posts: 2,567
    edited November 2010
    its a nice unit
    review forthcoming ?
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited November 2010
    I'll be in the market for a used 83. :)
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  • coolsax
    coolsax Posts: 1,826
    edited November 2010
    Audiogon already had a bunch of 83's listed this morning and with the 93 being $500.00 maybe those 83's will drop to around $300 used.. here's hoping.
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  • NeilGabriel
    NeilGabriel Posts: 1,487
    edited November 2010
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    It has a 30 day return policy.

    and that begans after the sale to the public, not after your early purchase if you make one....sign up might be over on that....maybe this has been posted already....

    OPPO admits that the early purchasers are to help with firmware updates....you'd kind of think that companies would run enough tests to know the equipment...but maybe not...I had to sed my 83 in after the Harry Brown movie blew it up....and I also had a problem with the optical out...door got messed up and had to do work around to keep cable in....forgot to have OPPO fix that....their turn around on the fix was extremely fast....and email response in about 2 hours....
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited November 2010
    Face wrote: »
    I'll be in the market for a used 83. :)

    Face how much you looking to spend bro. I have one in mint condition if your interested. PM me.
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  • kuntasensei
    kuntasensei Posts: 3,263
    edited November 2010
    I'm still wondering how you pronounce their name. Anyone had to call their customer support line? Just wondering how they say it when they answer the phone. :)
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited November 2010
    Pronunciation...is a good question. I really don't know myself. But I pronounce it with a Southern European spin....so OhPoe. But that's not the way I've heard any other member here pronounce it. I really wish I'd paid attention to the Chinese pronunciation for comparative purposes.

    In any case...looks like Oppo is keeping up with the game. The upgrade game--that every other major player is also racing against! Hope Sherardp and Face can hook up on this. Keep it in the family.

    cnh
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  • vc69
    vc69 Posts: 2,500
    edited November 2010
    According to ppl on the AVS thread, it's "Oh Poe" like cnh said. I have called their CS and if I remember correctly, that is the way they said it. I however, I always say "ah poe."
    -Kevin
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited November 2010
    It is pronounced as CNH mentioned. The O is long as in Ohio. Posting the 83 up for sale here shortly.
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited November 2010
    Sherardp wrote: »
    It is pronounced as CNH mentioned. The O is long as in Ohio. Posting the 83 up for sale here shortly.
    Dibs :biggrin:
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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited November 2010
    Not sure why anyone would drop the 83 in lieu of the 93. New chipset might or might not be an improvement (which how many of us can really see), analog audio 2 channel = gone, added streaming (still a low rez proposition)might attract some, but not me...and...3D support, that's not going to be a near future option for me, if ever. I was happy with the 83 and now the SE and just don't see the attraction of the 93 (unless I've missed something).

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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited November 2010
    No 2 channel RCA outs?
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  • NeilGabriel
    NeilGabriel Posts: 1,487
    edited November 2010
    i bought the 83 for the internal decoding and multi-channel analog outs. The SE is supposed to made a big upgrade there. I have not gotten the upgrade. Anyone know if the 93 will have this upgraded analog feature....I've read the website, but missed this if it was there.

    Wht does 2 channel analog out matter (though I use it for Cd's played in the 83)...won't the two front chanels in the multi-channel out give the same effect?
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited November 2010
    OK I thought that he meant no analog outs. Need those stereo outs for SACD:wink:
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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited November 2010
    The audio specs for the 83 and 93 look the same, so I assume the Cirrus Logic DACs are the same or similar. The SE's DACs are a different animal as are the PS and OP amps. If you don't have an 83, the 93 is a nice upgrade for the new features. If you don't want or need the new stuff, then I'd stand pat with an 83.

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  • DMara
    DMara Posts: 1,434
    edited December 2010
    Woohoo, got my BDP-93 yesterday, plugged it in today, first impression was the video output definitely won over my old BDP-83SE's performancẹ: I rewatched both "The Last Airbender" and "Celine - through the eyes of the world" BD's, the video clarity and sharpness is a clear win over the BDP-83SE. Of course it's just my eyes, others may have different opinions :tongue:
    I haven't tried any SACD yet, so no comment on audio.
    I also plugged in the included wireless-N dongle, connecting to my wireless network is a breeze. And the second time I turned the BDP-93 on, it automatically popped up checking for updates. It's a plus since I can now get rid of a CAT5e cable from my setup :smile:
    I noticed in the back of the BDP-93 also got an IR-in port which a 3.5mm mono cable can be used to plug into an IR sensor. This is good! I'll try that to get rid of the front IR sticky one in a few days.
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited December 2010
    DMara wrote: »
    Woohoo, got my BDP-93 yesterday, plugged it in today, first impression was the video output definitely won over my old BDP-83SE's performancẹ:

    Really? I was not even thinking of upgrading from my BDP-83, but if the picture is obviously better then I will. Thanks.
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