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  • FittyFieFo
    FittyFieFo Posts: 482
    edited March 2013
    Don't mean to bring up an "old" thread but I just purchased and received my very first Oppo-103. THIS THING IS AWESOME!!!

    Audio/Video are both huge improvements, even coming from a Playstation 3. I love it so far. (in the process of watching Captain America)
    Samsung LN52A850 (52" 1080P LCD TV) | RTi A9's (Fronts) | Csi A6(Center) | FXi A6 (Rear Surrounds) | SVS PB12-NSD (Sub) | Oppo BDP-103 | Panamax M5300-PM

    Pre-Amp: Marantz AV7005 | Amp: Emotiva XPA-5 | Speaker wires: Signal Cables | Interconnects: Signal Cables
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,251
    edited March 2013
    FittyFieFo wrote: »
    Don't mean to bring up an "old" thread but I just purchased and received my very first Oppo-103. THIS THING IS AWESOME!!!

    Audio/Video are both huge improvements, even coming from a Playstation 3. I love it so far. (in the process of watching Captain America)

    Congrats!! I love my OPPO's
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  • FittyFieFo
    FittyFieFo Posts: 482
    edited March 2013
    Toolfan66 wrote: »
    Congrats!! I love my OPPO's

    Thanks! After seeing everyone raving about this product, I had to see for myself. It does not disappoint. Looking forward to tweaking the settings when I have a chance.
    Samsung LN52A850 (52" 1080P LCD TV) | RTi A9's (Fronts) | Csi A6(Center) | FXi A6 (Rear Surrounds) | SVS PB12-NSD (Sub) | Oppo BDP-103 | Panamax M5300-PM

    Pre-Amp: Marantz AV7005 | Amp: Emotiva XPA-5 | Speaker wires: Signal Cables | Interconnects: Signal Cables
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited March 2013
    About time rookie.:cheesygrin:

    Congrats!
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  • brgman
    brgman Posts: 2,859
    edited March 2013
    To those with the new 105-how's the progression on burn-in of your player going?
    Can anyone testify to improvements after a while of use yet?
    I read 200 hours as most of you probably did as well.I noticed the Yes SACD isn't up to snuff yet compared to teh Marantz 15S2 i also use.
    Main Rig-Realistic AM/FM Record player 8 track boasting 4 WPC

    Backup Rig-2 CH-Rogue Audio Zeus w/Factory Special Dark Mods,Joule-Electra 300ME Platinum Preamp,OPPO-105 w/Modwright Tube Mod, Auralic Aries G2.1,Polk 2.3TL,3.1TL's,Dreadnought,RTA-15TL's,1C's All Fully Modded,2xRTA-12c's ,Benchmark DAC3 HGC,Synology NAS,VPI Scout w/Dynavector DV-20XH and Rogue Audio Ares Phono Preamp,Sony PCM-R500 DAT,HHB-850 Pro CDR,Tascam CC-222SLMKII Cassette/CDR,MIT S3.3 Shotgun Cables,Shunyata Hyra-8,Shunyata and Triode Labs Power Cords

    I’M OFFENDED!!!!
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  • Lost240
    Lost240 Posts: 176
    edited March 2013
    I love Oppo. Great customer service!
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  • KLapinas
    KLapinas Posts: 608
    edited March 2013
    So is oppo gear as good as the mags say? I have never seen or heard one.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,967
    edited March 2013
    brgman wrote: »
    I read 200 hours as most of you probably did as well.I noticed the Yes SACD isn't up to snuff yet compared to teh Marantz 15S2 i also use.


    What your probably hearing in the sound between the 2 players is the difference in dac chips. Your ears may just prefer the Marantz.
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • Devlon
    Devlon Posts: 355
    edited March 2013
    I have another question about the 105 as it relates to its DACs, and computer audio. Most of my questions have centered around USB because that is what I hear about the most when it comes to computer based music. But what about HDMI? Most of the laptops coming out now have an HMDI out. Mine does, and I use it from an Asus Netbook to an HDMI in on the Sherwood. Even with streaming at only 320kbps the sound is really good. Also, with using HDMI I can choose to engage Trinnov for 5.2 Stereo Surround, or one of Trinnov's other surround settings. This is a really cool option I think. So, does anyone know what the pros/cons are when using the 105's HDMI in vs USB in for computer music?

    Devlon
    Living Room: HK AVR 354 as pre/pro, 2 x Polk Audio Micropro 4000, Adcom GFA-7500, 2 x Mirage OMD-15
    2 x Mirage OMD-5, 1 x Mirage OMD-C1, APC H15, Sony S790, Philips 52" LCD, Beogram 3000, FAT (Firestone Audio Tobby DAC), Harmony One

    Den: Sherwood R-972,as pre/pro, 2 x Velodyne SPL-1000R, 3 x Crown Drivecore XLS1500, 2 x Polk Audio Lsi9
    1 x Polk Audio Lsic, 2 x Polk Audio Lsifx, Sony S790, APC H15, Dspeaker Dual Core 2.0, W4S DAC 2, Keces DA-151
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  • falconcry72
    falconcry72 Posts: 3,580
    edited March 2013
    Devlon wrote: »
    I have another question about the 105 as it relates to its DACs, and computer audio. Most of my questions have centered around USB because that is what I hear about the most when it comes to computer based music. But what about HDMI? Most of the laptops coming out now have an HMDI out. Mine does, and I use it from an Asus Netbook to an HDMI in on the Sherwood. Even with streaming at only 320kbps the sound is really good. Also, with using HDMI I can choose to engage Trinnov for 5.2 Stereo Surround, or one of Trinnov's other surround settings. This is a really cool option I think. So, does anyone know what the pros/cons are when using the 105's HDMI in vs USB in for computer music?

    Devlon

    HDMI audio out of a computer can sound very good, but USB out (when done properly) should be superior. I use both HDMI out (to my 5.1 channel system) and USB out (to my 2-channel system) from the same PC. The systems are completely different and not comparable, but I'm very happy with the audio quality of the HDMI out to my receiver. I use foobar2000 as my media player which allows me to use WASAPI with both the USB out and the HDMI out, though I use ASIO for USB .
    2-Channel: PC > Schiit Eitr > Audio Research DAC-8 > Audio Research LS-26 > Pass Labs X-250.5 > Magnepan 3.7's

    Living Room: PC > Marantz AV-7703 > Emotiva XPA-5 > Sonus Faber Liuto Towers, Sonus Faber Liuto Center, Sonus Faber Liuto Bookshelves > Dual SVS PC12-Pluses

    Office: Phone/Tablet > AudioEngine B1 > McIntosh D100 > Bryston 4B-ST > Polk Audio LSiM-703's
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  • brgman
    brgman Posts: 2,859
    edited March 2013
    falconcry72 wrote: »
    HDMI audio out of a computer can sound very good, but USB out (when done properly) should be superior. I use both HDMI out (to my 5.1 channel system) and USB out (to my 2-channel system) from the same PC. The systems are completely different and not comparable, but I'm very happy with the audio quality of the HDMI out to my receiver. I use foobar2000 as my media player which allows me to use WASAPI with both the USB out and the HDMI out, though I use ASIO for USB .

    Ethernet should not be discounted either.
    Main Rig-Realistic AM/FM Record player 8 track boasting 4 WPC

    Backup Rig-2 CH-Rogue Audio Zeus w/Factory Special Dark Mods,Joule-Electra 300ME Platinum Preamp,OPPO-105 w/Modwright Tube Mod, Auralic Aries G2.1,Polk 2.3TL,3.1TL's,Dreadnought,RTA-15TL's,1C's All Fully Modded,2xRTA-12c's ,Benchmark DAC3 HGC,Synology NAS,VPI Scout w/Dynavector DV-20XH and Rogue Audio Ares Phono Preamp,Sony PCM-R500 DAT,HHB-850 Pro CDR,Tascam CC-222SLMKII Cassette/CDR,MIT S3.3 Shotgun Cables,Shunyata Hyra-8,Shunyata and Triode Labs Power Cords

    I’M OFFENDED!!!!
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  • chiptouz
    chiptouz Posts: 152
    edited March 2013
    I love my oppo-93. Not sure what really is different between the 93 and the 103. No need for me to upgrade yet I suppose.
    Sharp LC-80uq17u
    Denon 4520ci Receiver
    OPPO BDP-203 Blu-Ray Disc Player
    Monster HTS 3600
    Polk RTi-a7 (fronts)
    Polk CSi-a6 (Center)
    Polk TC-60i (Rear & Surround Rear)
    HSU Research VTF3-MK4 (Sub)
    Logitech Harmony elite (Remote)
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  • chiptouz
    chiptouz Posts: 152
    edited March 2013
    KLapinas wrote: »
    So is oppo gear as good as the mags say? I have never seen or heard one.

    I would say yes. I have not been let down by my bdp-93 and have had it over 2 years.
    Sharp LC-80uq17u
    Denon 4520ci Receiver
    OPPO BDP-203 Blu-Ray Disc Player
    Monster HTS 3600
    Polk RTi-a7 (fronts)
    Polk CSi-a6 (Center)
    Polk TC-60i (Rear & Surround Rear)
    HSU Research VTF3-MK4 (Sub)
    Logitech Harmony elite (Remote)
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  • falconcry72
    falconcry72 Posts: 3,580
    edited March 2013
    chiptouz wrote: »
    ...Not sure what really is different between the 93 and the 103....

    4k. HDMI inputs. Different video and audio processing chips.
    2-Channel: PC > Schiit Eitr > Audio Research DAC-8 > Audio Research LS-26 > Pass Labs X-250.5 > Magnepan 3.7's

    Living Room: PC > Marantz AV-7703 > Emotiva XPA-5 > Sonus Faber Liuto Towers, Sonus Faber Liuto Center, Sonus Faber Liuto Bookshelves > Dual SVS PC12-Pluses

    Office: Phone/Tablet > AudioEngine B1 > McIntosh D100 > Bryston 4B-ST > Polk Audio LSiM-703's
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  • chiptouz
    chiptouz Posts: 152
    edited March 2013
    Interesting. Thanks for the response. Did you notice a huge difference over the 93? Also what are people getting for the 93 selling used?
    Sharp LC-80uq17u
    Denon 4520ci Receiver
    OPPO BDP-203 Blu-Ray Disc Player
    Monster HTS 3600
    Polk RTi-a7 (fronts)
    Polk CSi-a6 (Center)
    Polk TC-60i (Rear & Surround Rear)
    HSU Research VTF3-MK4 (Sub)
    Logitech Harmony elite (Remote)
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  • falconcry72
    falconcry72 Posts: 3,580
    edited March 2013
    chiptouz wrote: »
    Interesting. Thanks for the response. Did you notice a huge difference over the 93? Also what are people getting for the 93 selling used?

    I've never owned either lol.

    Check ebay completed listings for windage on sales.


    I would imagine that they sound the same. If you NEED hdmi inputs and 4k, then you need the 103. If not, then stick with the 93.
    2-Channel: PC > Schiit Eitr > Audio Research DAC-8 > Audio Research LS-26 > Pass Labs X-250.5 > Magnepan 3.7's

    Living Room: PC > Marantz AV-7703 > Emotiva XPA-5 > Sonus Faber Liuto Towers, Sonus Faber Liuto Center, Sonus Faber Liuto Bookshelves > Dual SVS PC12-Pluses

    Office: Phone/Tablet > AudioEngine B1 > McIntosh D100 > Bryston 4B-ST > Polk Audio LSiM-703's
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  • chiptouz
    chiptouz Posts: 152
    edited March 2013
    falconcry,

    I really don't need hdmi inputs. Mine already has dual hdmi outs (which I needed since my receiver doesn't pass 3d) and my tv (if it is a tv thing) doesn't do 4k. My next purchase will be an external amp I think.
    Sharp LC-80uq17u
    Denon 4520ci Receiver
    OPPO BDP-203 Blu-Ray Disc Player
    Monster HTS 3600
    Polk RTi-a7 (fronts)
    Polk CSi-a6 (Center)
    Polk TC-60i (Rear & Surround Rear)
    HSU Research VTF3-MK4 (Sub)
    Logitech Harmony elite (Remote)
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  • brgman
    brgman Posts: 2,859
    edited April 2013
    Anyone done the mod wright tube upgrade to a 95?
    Or 105-but it seems a bit soon for anyone to have that yet.
    Main Rig-Realistic AM/FM Record player 8 track boasting 4 WPC

    Backup Rig-2 CH-Rogue Audio Zeus w/Factory Special Dark Mods,Joule-Electra 300ME Platinum Preamp,OPPO-105 w/Modwright Tube Mod, Auralic Aries G2.1,Polk 2.3TL,3.1TL's,Dreadnought,RTA-15TL's,1C's All Fully Modded,2xRTA-12c's ,Benchmark DAC3 HGC,Synology NAS,VPI Scout w/Dynavector DV-20XH and Rogue Audio Ares Phono Preamp,Sony PCM-R500 DAT,HHB-850 Pro CDR,Tascam CC-222SLMKII Cassette/CDR,MIT S3.3 Shotgun Cables,Shunyata Hyra-8,Shunyata and Triode Labs Power Cords

    I’M OFFENDED!!!!
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited April 2013
    Here is a discussion on another forum.

    "My ModWright Oppo BDP-105 arrived yesterday as expected. I set it up last night and have started the break in process. I will post detailed impressions in a few days, but to sum it up in one word - WOW!!! I have really had a hard time tearing myself away from listening to my system... "

    http://www.audioaficionado.org/modwright-instruments/19987-thinking-oppo-105-modwright-mods.html
    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,251
    edited April 2013
    I was lucky enough to get my ears on a ModWright BDP-95 and it was WOW!!


    Congrats!!
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  • SDA1C
    SDA1C Posts: 2,072
    edited April 2013
    Any one know why the network version of the 93 is $200 more than the standard version?
    Too much **** to list....
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  • brgman
    brgman Posts: 2,859
    edited April 2013
    BlueFox wrote: »
    Here is a discussion on another forum.

    "My ModWright Oppo BDP-105 arrived yesterday as expected. I set it up last night and have started the break in process. I will post detailed impressions in a few days, but to sum it up in one word - WOW!!! I have really had a hard time tearing myself away from listening to my system... "

    http://www.audioaficionado.org/modwright-instruments/19987-thinking-oppo-105-modwright-mods.html

    Scouring this thread.Thanks.
    Main Rig-Realistic AM/FM Record player 8 track boasting 4 WPC

    Backup Rig-2 CH-Rogue Audio Zeus w/Factory Special Dark Mods,Joule-Electra 300ME Platinum Preamp,OPPO-105 w/Modwright Tube Mod, Auralic Aries G2.1,Polk 2.3TL,3.1TL's,Dreadnought,RTA-15TL's,1C's All Fully Modded,2xRTA-12c's ,Benchmark DAC3 HGC,Synology NAS,VPI Scout w/Dynavector DV-20XH and Rogue Audio Ares Phono Preamp,Sony PCM-R500 DAT,HHB-850 Pro CDR,Tascam CC-222SLMKII Cassette/CDR,MIT S3.3 Shotgun Cables,Shunyata Hyra-8,Shunyata and Triode Labs Power Cords

    I’M OFFENDED!!!!
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  • Tornado Red
    Tornado Red Posts: 939
    edited May 2013
    Just a note for anyone who didn't already know: Oppo had a Beta fw version that's been out for several weeks on their 103/105 machines and it's now an official version as of a couple days ago. It's quite extensive and requires a reset of factory settings after the update. Good things include lip sync issues solved, DSD support now from external files. The bad includes big music and big movie meddling to give less support for backed up Blu-ray copies and no longer any SACD-R support.
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  • Polkie2009
    Polkie2009 Posts: 3,834
    edited May 2013
    Thanks for the update Tornado Red, I know a number of people were posting on AVS about having an issue with the lipsync. Concerning the less support for backed up BR copies etc... Have a feeling the whole industry has come to a point where all manufacturers are not going to support new BR machines to play copies.
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  • Tornado Red
    Tornado Red Posts: 939
    edited May 2013
    Polkie2009 wrote: »
    Thanks for the update Tornado Red, I know a number of people were posting on AVS about having an issue with the lipsync. Concerning the less support for backed up BR copies etc... Have a feeling the whole industry has come to a point where all manufacturers are not going to support new BR machines to play copies.
    Think you're definitely right about that. This really isn't Oppo's doing, it's their chip manufacturers being leaned on by the entertainment industry, and so it will be with other BD player suppliers as well. I hear some people talking about not installing anymore fw versions to keep the support they have now for BD copies, SACD-R etc. Of course the down side to this will be the inability to play BD movies in the future with yet-to-be invented encryption. So some are seeking a second player to keep them up to date with technology.
    On a personal note, the Beta fw they had recently was buggy enough that I stayed away, and since my player is working great right now on old fw, I may wait a couple weeks before I install the new official one, sort of see how things shake down for everyone with this version. The Oppo thread over on AVS is a great place to keep tabs on things as they develop, like you mentioned Polkie.
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  • Danny Tse
    Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
    edited June 2013
    Oppo 105 now available in silver (yes, for the US market)

    Blu-ray-BDP-105S_home.png
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  • Tornado Red
    Tornado Red Posts: 939
    edited June 2013
    Interesting, didn't think there would be a market for silver, but what do I know, I'm sure they did the research. Only their upscale model though...are higher end system components going silver these days? I wouldn't know, I'm just one 'o the po'h folks :lol:
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  • Polkie2009
    Polkie2009 Posts: 3,834
    edited June 2013
    Nice touch from Oppo for those who want the option.
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  • brgman
    brgman Posts: 2,859
    edited June 2013
    Looks nice.Im glad my stuff is mostly black so I don't need to be pissed that it wasn't available when I bought mine.
    Main Rig-Realistic AM/FM Record player 8 track boasting 4 WPC

    Backup Rig-2 CH-Rogue Audio Zeus w/Factory Special Dark Mods,Joule-Electra 300ME Platinum Preamp,OPPO-105 w/Modwright Tube Mod, Auralic Aries G2.1,Polk 2.3TL,3.1TL's,Dreadnought,RTA-15TL's,1C's All Fully Modded,2xRTA-12c's ,Benchmark DAC3 HGC,Synology NAS,VPI Scout w/Dynavector DV-20XH and Rogue Audio Ares Phono Preamp,Sony PCM-R500 DAT,HHB-850 Pro CDR,Tascam CC-222SLMKII Cassette/CDR,MIT S3.3 Shotgun Cables,Shunyata Hyra-8,Shunyata and Triode Labs Power Cords

    I’M OFFENDED!!!!
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