Oppo Digital readying updated 971HD....now with SACD

Danny Tse
Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
edited October 2006 in Electronics
In the November issue of Sound & Vision, Oppo Digital has a full page ad with the following....
DV-981HD

•Built upon legendary OPDV971H technology
•DCDI by Faroudja video processing
•Updated with HDMI, true 1080p and SACD playback

No official release date or price, although I suspect before the holiday shopping season starts ;)
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited October 2006
    I am very interested in this.
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  • Danny Tse
    Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
    edited October 2006
    I wonder how much will the new player be? I am thinking it will be priced below $200.00.
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  • Maurice
    Maurice Posts: 517
    edited October 2006
    I emailed them a few days ago and found out that the new model will be offered in black. That's all I've been waiting for.:D
    Everytime I think I'm out, THEY PULL ME BACK IN!!!!!!

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  • ninerbj
    ninerbj Posts: 870
    edited October 2006
    DAMMIT!!!!
    I just got the DV970 yesterday! GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
    "she had the body of Venus, with arms."
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  • Ron-P
    Ron-P Posts: 8,520
    edited October 2006
    Updated with HDMI, true 1080p and SACD playback
    Someone please explain to me how an SD-DVD player can output 1080p? The source material is 480p.
    If...
    Ron dislikes a film = go out and buy it.
    Ron loves a film = don't even rent.
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited October 2006
    Think of how a TV station transmits an old B&W movie. The signal is still color, but that doesn't mean it actually will be in color.
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited October 2006
    cool.. i'll be interested in the OppO if only it did DVD-a too. ;)
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited October 2006
    danger boy wrote:
    cool.. i'll be interested in the OppO if only it did DVD-a too. ;)

    970 do both formats today...no more excuses, $149 that do both? there! ;)
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • Ron-P
    Ron-P Posts: 8,520
    edited October 2006
    Think of how a TV station transmits an old B&W movie. The signal is still color, but that doesn't mean it actually will be in color.
    That is of no help. I'm guessing it's going to upscale the image to 1080p like the previous model at 720p but in no way would it's image even come close to real 1080p encoded material.
    If...
    Ron dislikes a film = go out and buy it.
    Ron loves a film = don't even rent.
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited October 2006
    Oppo is awesome.
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

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  • Danny Tse
    Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
    edited October 2006
    polkatese wrote:
    970 do both formats today...no more excuses, $149 that do both? there! ;)

    And decodes HDCD as well!!

    From avsforum.com comes the following post....
    News about OPPO DV-981HD
    Dear OPPO resellers and partners,

    We would like to let you know about an upcoming new DVD player model DV-981HD from OPPO. As many of you already know, OPPO is constantly working on developing new products. The DV-981HD has been in development for many months. The design is based on the legendary success of OPDV971H. The DV-981HD keeps the Genesis/Faroudja video processor with its DCDi® technology for de-interlacing and up-converting. Updated features include HDMI output, 1080p 60/50Hz output resolution, and SACD playback. It will no longer have a component video output, as this model is designed specifically for displays with digital inputs (HDMI or DVI). The chassis design is similar to the OPDV971H, but comes in black instead of silver.

    The DV-981HD is still in the development stage. We are conducting limited test and product revision right now. In order to ensure the product performance, which customers associate the OPPO brand with, we are spending extra time and effort. We look forward to releasing the new DV-981HD model for this Christmas season, however there is no predetermined release date. We will release the product only when we are certain of its quality and performance. The price of DV-981HD is not determined yet, but we expect it to be slightly higher than the OPDV971H.

    OPPO will keep the OPDV971H model in our product line and continue to provide inventory and support. The DV-981HD is positioned as a slightly higher level product than the OPDV971H, not a replacement to it. Based on the great number of positive reviews and the unique design of the product, we expect there will still be strong demand for the OPDV971H model. For this reason we recommend our resellers keep their normal inventory levels of the OPDV971H inventory appropriate for the season. We support our resellers with long term mutually beneficial relationship. Should there be a concern of inventory level, we will be glad to help.

    As more information becomes available and the product becomes ready to release, we will keep you updated.

    Sincerely,

    OPPO Digital
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