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mara5
mara5 Posts: 54
edited July 2012 in Electronics
Is the Oppo 93 worth $350. more, than say a Panasonic which retails for about $150? Is picture quality that much better? Why the huge price difference?
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited July 2012
    I doubt it. It's pretty hard to find a "bad" bluray player. If you're super-picky, get the oppo--or if it's superior audio section interest you, but there again, the improvement will be minimal. I've been running a Panasonic (and have owned an Oppo) BD30 for years now, hasn't let me down yet.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,967
    edited July 2012
    Well, for the same reasons receivers vary in price. More bells and whistles, better parts used, possibly better audio too. Look at what each piece offers and decide for yourself whats most important to you.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited July 2012
    Right on Tony, it's a "fussyness" thing. The Oppo is great, no doubt about it---but are the subtleties worth the money? Don't we all wish we had that crystal ball?
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    edited July 2012
    To me the only reason I would get it is if I had a pretty killer dual-purpose rig and planned on spinning a lot of SACD and DVD audio discs, which none of the cheaper BDPs can play (except some sonys - mine can do SACD but I rarely utilize that function since going all in-ceiling :cry:).
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited July 2012
    Exactly, I doubt there will be any "practical" video performance difference.
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  • devani
    devani Posts: 1,497
    edited July 2012
    you are posting in audio forums....i got OPPO so I don't have to upgrade AVR to benefit lossess audio....I am using it to use analog outputs from OPPO to 5.1 direct input on HK AVR...

    my son watches Disney movie pretty much everyday....
    Video: LG 55LN5100/Samsung LNT4065F
    Receiver: HK AVR445
    Source: OPPO BDP-93
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  • Michael8it
    Michael8it Posts: 192
    edited July 2012
    After 9 months of research I just purchased the Oppo BDP 93 today. Because of a) Build Quality, B) plays everything, C) you can hook and eSATA Drive and make a home brewed media server, C) Streams everything, D) Networks, E) I have not read a single bad review anywhere, F) I want really good 2 channel audio as well as surround.

    So, it seems this unit does all that! Now I just need the right AVR to compliment it!
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,204
    edited July 2012
    rooftop59 wrote: »
    To me the only reason I would get it is if I had a pretty killer dual-purpose rig and planned on spinning a lot of SACD and DVD audio discs, which none of the cheaper BDPs can play (except some sonys - mine can do SACD but I rarely utilize that function since going all in-ceiling :cry:).

    This.

    I recently picked up an Oppo and wish I had done it sooner. but I listen to CD's, SACD's, multi-channel music, and of course watch movies via a PJ. So, depends on your application.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited July 2012
    That's where the Oppo's niche is---the guy who is super fussy and/or wants to take advantage of the flexibility of the oppo; no doubt. I'm gonna pick one up myself because it will also be used as a transport when (if) my panny dies.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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