Whats with all the talk about Oppo BDP-83 ?

1235789

Comments

  • dpowell
    dpowell Posts: 3,081
    edited May 2009
    Thanks!
    ____________________________________________________________

    polkaudio Fully Modded SDA SRS 1.2TLs + Dreadnaught, LSiM706c, 4 X Polk Surrounds + 4 X ATMOS, SVS PB13 Ultra X 2, McIntosh C2300, Marantz AV7704, Bob Carver Crimson Beauty 350 Tube Mono Blocks, Carver Sunfire Signature Cinema Grande 400x5, ADCOM GFA 7807, Panasonic UB420, Sim Audio Moon 380D DAC, EPSON Pro Cinema 6050
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • dpowell
    dpowell Posts: 3,081
    edited May 2009
    Got my Oppo pre-order email this morning. Forwarded on to the wife who hopefully will 'surprise' me with one for Father's Day. :D
    ____________________________________________________________

    polkaudio Fully Modded SDA SRS 1.2TLs + Dreadnaught, LSiM706c, 4 X Polk Surrounds + 4 X ATMOS, SVS PB13 Ultra X 2, McIntosh C2300, Marantz AV7704, Bob Carver Crimson Beauty 350 Tube Mono Blocks, Carver Sunfire Signature Cinema Grande 400x5, ADCOM GFA 7807, Panasonic UB420, Sim Audio Moon 380D DAC, EPSON Pro Cinema 6050
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • dpowell
    dpowell Posts: 3,081
    edited May 2009
    BTW, does anyone know if I will be able to take advantage of the HD audio formats if I'm still only on a 5.1 AVR? I know that the Oppo will do the processing but I wasn't sure if those formats were limited to 7.1 encoded movies.

    My AVR does have 5.1 inputs. I lose all functionality of the receiver though so hopefully the Oppo can control center and rear volume levels independent of the AVR.
    ____________________________________________________________

    polkaudio Fully Modded SDA SRS 1.2TLs + Dreadnaught, LSiM706c, 4 X Polk Surrounds + 4 X ATMOS, SVS PB13 Ultra X 2, McIntosh C2300, Marantz AV7704, Bob Carver Crimson Beauty 350 Tube Mono Blocks, Carver Sunfire Signature Cinema Grande 400x5, ADCOM GFA 7807, Panasonic UB420, Sim Audio Moon 380D DAC, EPSON Pro Cinema 6050
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited May 2009
    dpowell wrote: »
    BTW, does anyone know if I will be able to take advantage of the HD audio formats if I'm still only on a 5.1 AVR? I know that the Oppo will do the processing but I wasn't sure if those formats were limited to 7.1 encoded movies.

    My AVR does have 5.1 inputs. I lose all functionality of the receiver though so hopefully the Oppo can control center and rear volume levels independent of the AVR.

    Over the analog the Oppo can control Speaker setup. You will be able to enjoy HD audio over the analog multichannel inputs yes. Congrats on your purchase and enjoy.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

    Home Theater Pics in the Showcase :cool:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=73580
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited May 2009
    Got mine too...looks like they will be fulfilling orders from the 1st to the 15th.

    Combo rig:

    Onkyo NR1007 pre-pro, Carver TFM 45(fronts), Carver TFM 35 (surrounds)
    SDA 1C, CS400i, SDA 2B
    PB13Ultra RO
    BW Silvers
    Oppo BDP-83SE
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • nebborjk
    nebborjk Posts: 425
    edited May 2009
    dpowell wrote: »
    BTW, does anyone know if I will be able to take advantage of the HD audio formats if I'm still only on a 5.1 AVR?

    The Oppo will downmix any 7.1 track to 5.1. Just be sure to turn off the back surround speakers in the set-up menu.
    Proud SOPA Member since 2005!
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • dpowell
    dpowell Posts: 3,081
    edited May 2009
    nebborjk wrote: »
    The Oppo will downmix any 7.1 track to 5.1. Just be sure to turn off the back surround speakers in the set-up menu.

    Good to know. Thanks!
    ____________________________________________________________

    polkaudio Fully Modded SDA SRS 1.2TLs + Dreadnaught, LSiM706c, 4 X Polk Surrounds + 4 X ATMOS, SVS PB13 Ultra X 2, McIntosh C2300, Marantz AV7704, Bob Carver Crimson Beauty 350 Tube Mono Blocks, Carver Sunfire Signature Cinema Grande 400x5, ADCOM GFA 7807, Panasonic UB420, Sim Audio Moon 380D DAC, EPSON Pro Cinema 6050
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited May 2009
    Good to finally see some reviews on this. Looks pretty promising so far.

    This is definitely at the top of the list for my first Blu-ray player right now. I love that it offers SACD/DVD-A playback. Prior to this, the only BRP's that offered that cost upwards of 1500 dollars, which is out of my price range...

    How much are you guys paying for them? I checked their website, but didn't see any prices on there. 600 is what I remember hearing a while back...don't know if that price still stands though.
    The nirvana inducer-
    APC H10 Power Conditioner
    Marantz UD5005 universal player
    Parasound Halo P5 preamp
    Parasound HCA-1200II power amp
    PolkAudio LSi9's/PolkAudio SDA 2A's/PolkAudio Monitor 7A's
    Audioquest Speaker Cables and IC's
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • dpowell
    dpowell Posts: 3,081
    edited May 2009
    Looks like the intro price is $499. Is anyone buying the 2 year extended warranty for $69?
    ____________________________________________________________

    polkaudio Fully Modded SDA SRS 1.2TLs + Dreadnaught, LSiM706c, 4 X Polk Surrounds + 4 X ATMOS, SVS PB13 Ultra X 2, McIntosh C2300, Marantz AV7704, Bob Carver Crimson Beauty 350 Tube Mono Blocks, Carver Sunfire Signature Cinema Grande 400x5, ADCOM GFA 7807, Panasonic UB420, Sim Audio Moon 380D DAC, EPSON Pro Cinema 6050
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • vmaxer
    vmaxer Posts: 5,120
    edited May 2009
    comfortablycurt wrote: »
    Good to finally see some reviews on this. Looks pretty promising so far.

    This is definitely at the top of the list for my first Blu-ray player right now. I love that it offers SACD/DVD-A playback. Prior to this, the only BRP's that offered that cost upwards of 1500 dollars, which is out of my price range...

    How much are you guys paying for them? I checked their website, but didn't see any prices on there. 600 is what I remember hearing a while back...don't know if that price still stands though.

    499.00 plus shipping, I think it was 517.00 to my door.
    Pio Elete Pro 520
    Panamax 5400-EX
    Sunfire TGP 5
    Micro Seiki DD-40 - Lyra-Dorian and Denon DL-160
    PS Audio GCPH phono pre
    Sunfire CG 200 X 5
    Sunfire CG Sig 405 X 5
    OPPO BDP-83 SE
    SDA SRS 1.2TL Sonicaps and Mills
    Ctr CS1000p
    Sur - FX1000 x 4
    SUB - SVS PB2-Plus

    Workkout room:
    Sony Bravia XBR- 32-Inch 1080p
    Onkyo TX-DS898
    GFA 555
    Yamaha DVD-S1800BL/SACD
    Ft - SDA 1C

    Not being used:
    RTi 38's -4
    RT55i's - 2
    RT25i's -2, using other 2 in shop
    LSI 15's
    CSi40
    PSW 404
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited May 2009
    499? That's even better. I was thinking it was a steal at 600...lol

    This is most likely going to be my first Blu-ray player. I'm not in the market quite yet though.

    Next year my HT setup is getting a massive overhaul. Everything aside from my speakers is getting upgraded.

    I know a lot of you have the Pioneer Elite's...how does the BDP83 play with the SC-07's? Any issues so far? The SC-07 and BDP83 are likely going to be the front end of my HT setup after the overhaul.

    How is the BDP83 for serious 2 channel listening?
    The nirvana inducer-
    APC H10 Power Conditioner
    Marantz UD5005 universal player
    Parasound Halo P5 preamp
    Parasound HCA-1200II power amp
    PolkAudio LSi9's/PolkAudio SDA 2A's/PolkAudio Monitor 7A's
    Audioquest Speaker Cables and IC's
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • dpowell
    dpowell Posts: 3,081
    edited May 2009
    comfortablycurt wrote: »

    How is the BDP83 for serious 2 channel listening?

    That's what I'd like to know. I guess I'll buy one of these and then test it side-by-side with my Denon to see if I keep both.
    ____________________________________________________________

    polkaudio Fully Modded SDA SRS 1.2TLs + Dreadnaught, LSiM706c, 4 X Polk Surrounds + 4 X ATMOS, SVS PB13 Ultra X 2, McIntosh C2300, Marantz AV7704, Bob Carver Crimson Beauty 350 Tube Mono Blocks, Carver Sunfire Signature Cinema Grande 400x5, ADCOM GFA 7807, Panasonic UB420, Sim Audio Moon 380D DAC, EPSON Pro Cinema 6050
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited May 2009
    One of the things to consider here...is that High End players will be less noticeably better on a smaller HD screen. The better the player the more visible the improvements on a larger screen. That's why I'm not that worried about upgrading my PS3....

    But if you've got a high end plasma or projection going sure....not that the oppo is going to compete with units above 2K?

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
    [sig. changed on a monthly basis as I rotate in and out of my stash]
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited May 2009
    vs the Denon 2900, my buddy prefers the Oppo, not sure about the 39xx models. That's both 2 channel and MCH.

    Combo rig:

    Onkyo NR1007 pre-pro, Carver TFM 45(fronts), Carver TFM 35 (surrounds)
    SDA 1C, CS400i, SDA 2B
    PB13Ultra RO
    BW Silvers
    Oppo BDP-83SE
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • dpowell
    dpowell Posts: 3,081
    edited May 2009
    cnh wrote: »
    not that the oppo is going to compete with units above 2K?

    cnh

    And therein lies the question as to how or if the DAC's and audio circuitry in this player can compete with a +$1,500 or $2k unit from several years ago. I'd be interested to know how this would stack up against Sony's $2k ES Blu Ray player and what would cause someone to spring with the extra $1,500 to get it.
    ____________________________________________________________

    polkaudio Fully Modded SDA SRS 1.2TLs + Dreadnaught, LSiM706c, 4 X Polk Surrounds + 4 X ATMOS, SVS PB13 Ultra X 2, McIntosh C2300, Marantz AV7704, Bob Carver Crimson Beauty 350 Tube Mono Blocks, Carver Sunfire Signature Cinema Grande 400x5, ADCOM GFA 7807, Panasonic UB420, Sim Audio Moon 380D DAC, EPSON Pro Cinema 6050
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited May 2009
    I just got an email from Oppo, to be put on the shipment priority list for Jun 1- Jun 15th.

    Do I need *another* DVD/BD player? lord knows I don't
    Do I want one? Hell, yeah.

    now, if it also play HD-DVD, I am in.

    ps: still thinking about it though.
    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.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • dpowell
    dpowell Posts: 3,081
    edited May 2009
    Anyone care to tackle the extended warranty question? How have previous Oppo players held up and is it worth the extra $69 bucks to get 2 extra years of coverage?
    ____________________________________________________________

    polkaudio Fully Modded SDA SRS 1.2TLs + Dreadnaught, LSiM706c, 4 X Polk Surrounds + 4 X ATMOS, SVS PB13 Ultra X 2, McIntosh C2300, Marantz AV7704, Bob Carver Crimson Beauty 350 Tube Mono Blocks, Carver Sunfire Signature Cinema Grande 400x5, ADCOM GFA 7807, Panasonic UB420, Sim Audio Moon 380D DAC, EPSON Pro Cinema 6050
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited May 2009
    dpowell wrote: »
    And therein lies the question as to how or if the DAC's and audio circuitry in this player can compete with a +$1,500 or $2k unit from several years ago. I'd be interested to know how this would stack up against Sony's $2k ES Blu Ray player and what would cause someone to spring with the extra $1,500 to get it.

    I'm interested in that myself.

    Personally, 2 ch. is where my main interests lie, which is why I'm in the middle of setting up a dedicated 2 ch. rig. I could never imagine spending 2000 dollars on a Blu-ray player.

    As far as movie watching, the internal DAC's of the player aren't going to make any difference for sound quality are they? Assuming an HDMI connection is used anyway.
    dpowell wrote: »
    Anyone care to tackle the extended warranty question? How have previous Oppo players held up and is it worth the extra $69 bucks to get 2 extra years of coverage?

    No personal experience here, but I've always heard pretty good things about Oppo as far as reliability goes.
    The nirvana inducer-
    APC H10 Power Conditioner
    Marantz UD5005 universal player
    Parasound Halo P5 preamp
    Parasound HCA-1200II power amp
    PolkAudio LSi9's/PolkAudio SDA 2A's/PolkAudio Monitor 7A's
    Audioquest Speaker Cables and IC's
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • dpowell
    dpowell Posts: 3,081
    edited May 2009
    Correct, for movie watching, the amp's DAC's would matter most (except in my case right now where I'm going to use the 5.1 inputs on my AVR until something better lands on my doorstep) ;). They would make a difference when using the separate 2-channel outputs on the back of the Oppo. I plan to use them for my 2-channel listening.
    ____________________________________________________________

    polkaudio Fully Modded SDA SRS 1.2TLs + Dreadnaught, LSiM706c, 4 X Polk Surrounds + 4 X ATMOS, SVS PB13 Ultra X 2, McIntosh C2300, Marantz AV7704, Bob Carver Crimson Beauty 350 Tube Mono Blocks, Carver Sunfire Signature Cinema Grande 400x5, ADCOM GFA 7807, Panasonic UB420, Sim Audio Moon 380D DAC, EPSON Pro Cinema 6050
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited May 2009
    dpowell wrote: »
    Anyone care to tackle the extended warranty question? How have previous Oppo players held up and is it worth the extra $69 bucks to get 2 extra years of coverage?

    I own an Oppo DV-970HD, bought it new in 2006. It is still going strong, zero issues, and even the firmware update (which I did several times) were pretty flawless, provided you follow the instructions. I didn't buy the extended warranty on it.

    If I were you, I would not buy an extended warranty. Having said that, if it would make you sleep better, go for it. I tend to draw the line whether to get extended warranty or not, based on price. Anything over $1500 would compelled me to get one. The one that pays off, as far as extended warranty: cars and laptop.
    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.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • DForeman
    DForeman Posts: 468
    edited May 2009
    Many credit cards will double the manufacturers warranty time automatically if you buy a product with their card.
    Parasound P5 Pre
    Marantz AV 7703 Pre/Pro
    Outlaw 7500 Amp
    Marantz SA14s1 SACD/CD
    Rega Planar 2 TT
    Polk Audio Speakers: LSiM 705 Fronts, LC65FX Surround, LSiM 704c
    Oppo BDP-103
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited May 2009
    I didnt purchase extended warranty either. For those of you on the fence, get off the fence and go for it. Don't wait until next yr, this player is very good.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

    Home Theater Pics in the Showcase :cool:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=73580
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited May 2009
    Ok, I just paid my money...now where's my player :mad:

    Combo rig:

    Onkyo NR1007 pre-pro, Carver TFM 45(fronts), Carver TFM 35 (surrounds)
    SDA 1C, CS400i, SDA 2B
    PB13Ultra RO
    BW Silvers
    Oppo BDP-83SE
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • RandyWilliamson
    RandyWilliamson Posts: 178
    edited May 2009
    bought bought bought bought bought ....can't wait to run this thru my new rig. And to connect it HDMI to my Benq W5000. it's all coming together finally...I will try to build my shelf this weekend!

    Got the 1 yr warranty and the cables! worthwhile..u nvr know.
    Cool stuff: Adcom GFA-555, GFP-710, Oppo BDP-83, Monitor 10's w/RDO198s, rebuilt and modded XO: Sonicap/Mundorf topside, Daytons Low.
    Benq W5000

    "Leaning back like a maxwell tape commercial listening to pure polk bliss"
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Danny Tse
    Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
    edited May 2009
    I think this is the first professional review for the BDP-83....

    http://www.audaud.com/article.php?ArticleID=5896
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • dpowell
    dpowell Posts: 3,081
    edited May 2009
    Nice 'first impressions' review.
    ____________________________________________________________

    polkaudio Fully Modded SDA SRS 1.2TLs + Dreadnaught, LSiM706c, 4 X Polk Surrounds + 4 X ATMOS, SVS PB13 Ultra X 2, McIntosh C2300, Marantz AV7704, Bob Carver Crimson Beauty 350 Tube Mono Blocks, Carver Sunfire Signature Cinema Grande 400x5, ADCOM GFA 7807, Panasonic UB420, Sim Audio Moon 380D DAC, EPSON Pro Cinema 6050
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • kolyan2k
    kolyan2k Posts: 259
    edited May 2009
    Danny Tse wrote: »
    I think this is the first professional review for the BDP-83....

    http://www.audaud.com/article.php?ArticleID=5896

    Its a great ALL-IN-ONE unit, but there is nothing WOW about it. Bluray performance pretty much the same as PS3 or any other non-cheap player, CD performance nothing outstanding, DVD upscaling is useless (at least to me, I have not watched a DVD in about 2 years), SACD........ah...I prefer 2 channel analog like most people in here
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • RandyWilliamson
    RandyWilliamson Posts: 178
    edited May 2009
    kolyan2k wrote: »
    Its a great ALL-IN-ONE unit, but there is nothing WOW about it. Bluray performance pretty much the same as PS3 or any other non-cheap player, CD performance nothing outstanding, DVD upscaling is useless (at least to me, I have not watched a DVD in about 2 years), SACD........ah...I prefer 2 channel analog like most people in here

    There's some WOW...maybe not OMG OMG OMG WOW....or OMFG WOW but specs are niiice...I personally don't go WOW at all myself. I was more like.....cool blueray.....cool usb.....cool some dac....its a bit of a homer simpson approach...but nonetheless....there's some WOW here dood. cmon give WOW credit where WOW credit is due.
    Cool stuff: Adcom GFA-555, GFP-710, Oppo BDP-83, Monitor 10's w/RDO198s, rebuilt and modded XO: Sonicap/Mundorf topside, Daytons Low.
    Benq W5000

    "Leaning back like a maxwell tape commercial listening to pure polk bliss"
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited May 2009
    Mine's sitting in the trunk of my car waiting for my wife to leave so I can sneak it in ;). I'll let you guys know how it sounds over analog later.

    Combo rig:

    Onkyo NR1007 pre-pro, Carver TFM 45(fronts), Carver TFM 35 (surrounds)
    SDA 1C, CS400i, SDA 2B
    PB13Ultra RO
    BW Silvers
    Oppo BDP-83SE
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited May 2009
    RandyWilliamson wrote: »
    bought bought bought bought bought ....can't wait to run this thru my new rig. And to connect it HDMI to my Benq W5000. it's all coming together finally...I will try to build my shelf this weekend!

    Got the 1 yr warranty and the cables! worthwhile..u nvr know.

    Congrats!
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter