Oppo bdp-95
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Well, I just pulled off the impossible by doing a double-blind comparison all by myself, purely by virtue of the fact that I completely and stupidly forgot what I did last. I guess that getting old does have its advantages after all 
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I might have to buy one just as a combination SACD and BluRay music player for the two-channel system. On one hand I love my Sony XA5400ES SACD, but it is a one trick pony.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
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i wonder though.. why Oppo still keeps the support for playing DVD-Audio discs in their players? SACD i can see.. as it succeeded and DVD-Audio really didn't. maybe including it, doesn't really add much to the $ by keeping it in.PolkFest 2012, who's going>?
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I think the money it costs to include it is minimal and it wouldndt truly be an universal player if they didnt have it as an option, I only own a handfull of DVD Audio albums but I do enjoy listening to them and would hate to have to use another player to do so.danger boy wrote: »i wonder though.. why Oppo still keeps the support for playing DVD-Audio discs in their players? SACD i can see.. as it succeeded and DVD-Audio really didn't. maybe including it, doesn't really add much to the $ by keeping it in.
The beauty of this player is that it appears to be the best of both worlds not only does it have stellar video but it is geared to audiophiles.
The one thing I would like to see is a slow down in new formats offered both in video and audio like 3D for example give the current ones a chance to get perfected. I just bought a new TV the other day a Sony KDL-46EX711 and noticed the 3D sets were allready on the floors at an exorbiant price IMHO at this time with little offered movie wise I though what a waste of funds just to watch a handfull of movies.
REGARDS SNOWWell, I just pulled off the impossible by doing a double-blind comparison all by myself, purely by virtue of the fact that I completely and stupidly forgot what I did last. I guess that getting old does have its advantages after all
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I already ordered it via Oppo's early release program. Est Ship Date: 2/1 thru 2/4.Gears shared to both living room & bedroom:
Integra DHC-80.3 / Oppo BDP-105 / DirecTV HR24 DVR /APC S15blk PC-UPS
Living room:
LSiM707's / LSiM706c / LSiM702 F/X's / dual JL Audio Fathom F113's / Parasound Halo A51 / Panasonic 65" TC-P65VT50
Bedroom:
Usher Dancer Mini 2 Diamond DMD's / Logitech SB Touch / W4S STP-SE / W4S DAC-2 / W4S ST-1000 / Samsung 52" LN52B750
Other rooms:
Audioengine AP4's / GLOW Audio Sub One / audio-gd NFB-3 DAC / Audioengine N22
audio-gd NFB-10.2 / Denon AH-D7000 -
the 3D sets were allready on the floors at an exorbiant price IMHO at this time with little offered movie wise
I've heard this is kind of the "which came first, the chicken or the egg" effect. Movie pruducers/studios don't want to spend more on 3D stuff since nobody has a 3D TV. People don't want to buy a 3D TV since there are no movies for them. Eventually someone has to give, and then we will all win.
I doubt that 3D is going to be a fad, I think it's here to stay whether we like it or not. I just bought a 3D TV on sale last week. I would never have just upgraded my TV for 3D, but as long as I was buying, I like to stay current.
That new Oppo does look pretty sweet though. It's weird how fast your priorities change. I had a tought time accepting the fact that I was buying the $500 Oppo-93, now that the 95 is coming out - I'm tempted to sell mine and get this. lol65" Sony X900 (XBR-65X900E)
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Polk DSW Pro 660wi
Oppo BDP-93
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does the oppo 93/95 have that much significant picture quality over a cheaper blu-ray player.I just use mine for movie watching and was wondering if it's worth spending the extra coinYamaha rx-a2000 AVR
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Polk rt16 Main
Polk fxia6 Rear Surround
Paradigm Micro Rear Back
Onkyo bookshelf Front Presence (for now)
PSW 450 Front Sub
DSW MicroPro 4000 Front Sub
DSW MicroPro 2000 Rear Sub
Samsung c6300 60 inch LED
Sony BDPs370
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that's look great, but I have no horse in this race anymore, having spent my money on Modwright Oppo BDP-83 last year. The only features on 95 that to be coveted for me is the toroidal PS. But Dan Wright took care of that already.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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does the oppo 93/95 have that much significant picture quality over a cheaper blu-ray player.I just use mine for movie watching and was wondering if it's worth spending the extra coin
I'll tell ya my personal experience: my first BD player is a Panasonic DMP-BD35K, then I moved up to the Oppo BDP-83, upgraded it to BDP-83SE, sold that and currently use a BDP-93, is trying to sell it since I already bought the BDP-95. That means I've gone through all Oppo BD players, and the BDP-93 video output beat the hell out of the BDP-83 (http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1471759#post1471759). I was so excited with it that a month ago I brought it to my uncle's home who was running a Samsung bluray player BD-P1600. We did an A/B comparison which convinced him more than enough to go ahead and placed an order for the BDP-93 right at that point. That's how great the Oppo BDP-93's video output is.
If you decide to go with the BDP-93, look in our Flea Market, I got one listed there :biggrin:That new Oppo does look pretty sweet though. It's weird how fast your priorities change. I had a tought time accepting the fact that I was buying the $500 Oppo-93, now that the 95 is coming out - I'm tempted to sell mine and get this. lol
If you don't do 2-channel or utilize the 7.1-channel analog output, which means you simply use the HDMI connection for both audio/video, you won't need to upgrade at all. The reason I am upgrading to the BDP-95 is because I run 2-channel in my Zone2, and the BDP-93 isn't adequate.
Currently whenever I want to ask the BDP-93 to output audio signal to Zone2 2-channel, I have to go into its Audio Processing menu to downmix the output to "Stereo", and I mean each and every time, not just one and done. That little issue made me miss my Oppo BDP-83SE so much, but now that the BDP-95 came out, I would be happy again :biggrin:Gears shared to both living room & bedroom:
Integra DHC-80.3 / Oppo BDP-105 / DirecTV HR24 DVR /APC S15blk PC-UPS
Living room:
LSiM707's / LSiM706c / LSiM702 F/X's / dual JL Audio Fathom F113's / Parasound Halo A51 / Panasonic 65" TC-P65VT50
Bedroom:
Usher Dancer Mini 2 Diamond DMD's / Logitech SB Touch / W4S STP-SE / W4S DAC-2 / W4S ST-1000 / Samsung 52" LN52B750
Other rooms:
Audioengine AP4's / GLOW Audio Sub One / audio-gd NFB-3 DAC / Audioengine N22
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DMara, let us know how the 95 compares to the 83SE in SQ. Looking at the specs, other than balanced output and the 93 base unit, I didn't see much to excite me. I've been more than satisfied with my 83SE for both 2 channel and MCH over analog.
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Ron Temple wrote: »DMara, let us know how the 95 compares to the 83SE in SQ. Looking at the specs, other than balanced output and the 93 base unit, I didn't see much to excite me. I've been more than satisfied with my 83SE for both 2 channel and MCH over analog.
Besides the balanced output add-in, the 95 includes two ESS ES9018 DAC chips for its dedicated 2-channel output as well as its 7.1-channel output while the 83SE runs two ESS ES9006 DAC chips. I don't remember if the old 83SE got toroidal power supply like the new 95 or not. But that's about it.
The main reason I let go of my 83SE and 93 was to move up to 3D video while still able to enjoy decent 2-channel audio. The new 95 fits that purpose completely. I'll report back once it got to my AV cabinet

Gears shared to both living room & bedroom:
Integra DHC-80.3 / Oppo BDP-105 / DirecTV HR24 DVR /APC S15blk PC-UPS
Living room:
LSiM707's / LSiM706c / LSiM702 F/X's / dual JL Audio Fathom F113's / Parasound Halo A51 / Panasonic 65" TC-P65VT50
Bedroom:
Usher Dancer Mini 2 Diamond DMD's / Logitech SB Touch / W4S STP-SE / W4S DAC-2 / W4S ST-1000 / Samsung 52" LN52B750
Other rooms:
Audioengine AP4's / GLOW Audio Sub One / audio-gd NFB-3 DAC / Audioengine N22
audio-gd NFB-10.2 / Denon AH-D7000 -
Dmara, my sony blu-ray runs through my yammy rxa2000 via hdmi which has a video chip. Would that take away from the video quality of the oppoYamaha rx-a2000 AVR
Polk csi5 Center
Polk rt16 Main
Polk fxia6 Rear Surround
Paradigm Micro Rear Back
Onkyo bookshelf Front Presence (for now)
PSW 450 Front Sub
DSW MicroPro 4000 Front Sub
DSW MicroPro 2000 Rear Sub
Samsung c6300 60 inch LED
Sony BDPs370
Room Size 15x30 -
Dmara, my sony blu-ray runs through my yammy rxa2000 via hdmi which has a video chip. Would that take away from the video quality of the oppo
For Blu-Ray? The Oppo or the Yamaha shouldn't change the signal at all, just pass it on to the TV through HDMI. No upscaling needed. The Oppo's are known for their superior DVD upscaling, just set the Yamaha to pass through. -
Besides the balanced output add-in, the 95 includes two ESS ES9018 DAC chips for its dedicated 2-channel output as well as its 7.1-channel output while the 83SE runs two ESS ES9006 DAC chips. I don't remember if the old 83SE got toroidal power supply like the new 95 or not. But that's about it.
The main reason I let go of my 83SE and 93 was to move up to 3D video while still able to enjoy decent 2-channel audio. The new 95 fits that purpose completely. I'll report back once it got to my AV cabinet


The 95 looks very Impressive, I wonder how the Balanced outs compare to my
Esoteric DV-50 on SACD. I know that the Video will smoke my Pany DMP-BD85K.Linn AV5140 fronts
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Linn AV5140 Rears
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Very nice looking unit. I'd love to buy one myself.Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!
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I have a question for the experts. I have a Bryston BDA-1 DAC, and it will decode files up to 24/192K. Will I be able to play Bluray stereo over the digital link to the DAC, or am I limited to the analog out? I am looking at my Tom Petty music only Bluray disk, Mojo, and it says the stereo version is 24/48K, and has 256 times the resolution of a CD. I hope I can get that over digital.
My guess/hope is the Bluray music disks will have both PCM for stereo and the DTS-HD for the surround. Which is fine as long as I can get the LPCM over the SPDIF digital link.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. -
Ron Temple wrote: »DMara, let us know how the 95 compares to the 83SE in SQ. Looking at the specs, other than balanced output and the 93 base unit, I didn't see much to excite me. I've been more than satisfied with my 83SE for both 2 channel and MCH over analog.
it would "excite me" if the Audio is better than the 93,for that price ($1000).I would use this like a stand alone,CD player.PolkAudioClyde -
it would "excite me" if the Audio is better than the 93,for that price ($1000).I would use this like a stand alone,CD player.
It should since the whole point of the 95 is a redone and enhanced analog section. :rolleyes: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. -
I'll tell ya my personal experience: my first BD player is a Panasonic DMP-BD35K, then I moved up to the Oppo BDP-83, upgraded it to BDP-83SE, sold that and currently use a BDP-93, is trying to sell it since I already bought the BDP-95. That means I've gone through all Oppo BD players, and the BDP-93 video output beat the hell out of the BDP-83 (http://www.polkaudio.com/forums
Oh thanks..just when I spent $$$ on new speakers and was happy with my BDP-83, you had to say this.
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I signed up for preorder. That baby deserves to be paired up with a good PJ.Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!
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I signed up for preorder. That baby deserves to be paired up with a good PJ.
Somehow the first time I read the line, it appeared as "BJ", almost fell out of my chair :biggrin:Gears shared to both living room & bedroom:
Integra DHC-80.3 / Oppo BDP-105 / DirecTV HR24 DVR /APC S15blk PC-UPS
Living room:
LSiM707's / LSiM706c / LSiM702 F/X's / dual JL Audio Fathom F113's / Parasound Halo A51 / Panasonic 65" TC-P65VT50
Bedroom:
Usher Dancer Mini 2 Diamond DMD's / Logitech SB Touch / W4S STP-SE / W4S DAC-2 / W4S ST-1000 / Samsung 52" LN52B750
Other rooms:
Audioengine AP4's / GLOW Audio Sub One / audio-gd NFB-3 DAC / Audioengine N22
audio-gd NFB-10.2 / Denon AH-D7000 -
Al, are you assuming that everyone who bought DVD-As have tossed/sold them? I know I haven't tossed mine.
Now if I had a tv that could take advantage of the BR, I would definately consider buying this machine since It would have the ability to play all of my old & new media.danger boy wrote: »i wonder though.. why Oppo still keeps the support for playing DVD-Audio discs in their players? SACD i can see.. as it succeeded and DVD-Audio really didn't. maybe including it, doesn't really add much to the $ by keeping it in.Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2 -
I just added one to cart and shipping to FPO AP came up to a tad over $1k. Hmmmm saving more pennies, this is due for release this month. I currently have the 83, any significant improvement gents? I skipped on my offer for the 93. Suppose I could sell my mint 83 for $250 or so and upgrade? Worth it?Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!
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sherardp,
if you let go of the 83, i will take it. please consider me the first in line.
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will pm you
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I just added one to cart and shipping to FPO AP came up to a tad over $1k. Hmmmm saving more pennies, this is due for release this month. I currently have the 83, any significant improvement gents? I skipped on my offer for the 93. Suppose I could sell my mint 83 for $250 or so and upgrade? Worth it?
Here is a good reading, Sherardp, comparison of 83SE/93/95.
http://www.xtremeplace.com/yabbse/index.php?PHPSESSID=5c88af8011b13da7906aedf45ee3447f&topic=90835.60
IMHO you should skipped 93 for sure. I have a Modwright 83 and will skip 95/95. I am still stoked with my 83, on Analog, it's very tubey-like.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. -
I just added one to cart and shipping to FPO AP came up to a tad over $1k.
Are you saying it costs over a $1K dollar to ship? Or the total price is over a $1K? That would make sense since its MSRP is $999.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. -
Here is a good reading, Sherardp, comparison of 83SE/93/95.
http://www.xtremeplace.com/yabbse/index.php?PHPSESSID=5c88af8011b13da7906aedf45ee3447f&topic=90835.60
IMHO you should skipped 93 for sure. I have a Modwright 83 and will skip 95/95. I am still stoked with my 83, on Analog, it's very tubey-like.
Played around with my 93 and found it to be a much better player over hdmi. The analog outs sounded a bit bright IMO. Also for streaming my ps3 does a much better job. Netflix is much better thru my ps3 and it has Vudu which has the best SQ and PQ out there. -
Is this the one you have been waiting for?
http://www.oppodigital.com/blu-ray-bdp-95/
I got and Love it.The say it will get better wi
th Break in,what do you say?
REGARDS SNOW
I bought it and Love it.The say it will get better with Break in,what do you say?PolkAudioClyde -
danger boy wrote: »i wonder though.. why Oppo still keeps the support for playing DVD-Audio discs in their players? SACD i can see.. as it succeeded and DVD-Audio really didn't. maybe including it, doesn't really add much to the $ by keeping it in.
HDCD IS SO MUCH BETTER THAN SACD,in my opinion.PolkAudioClyde -
I think the money it costs to include it is minimal and it wouldndt truly be an universal player if they didnt have it as an option, I only own a handfull of DVD Audio albums but I do enjoy listening to them and would hate to have to use another player to do so.
The beauty of this player is that it appears to be the best of both worlds not only does it have stellar video but it is geared to audiophiles.
The one thing I would like to see is a slow down in new formats offered both in video and audio like 3D for example give the current ones a chance to get perfected. I just bought a new TV the other day a Sony KDL-46EX711 and noticed the 3D sets were allready on the floors at an exorbiant price IMHO at this time with little offered movie wise I though what a waste of funds just to watch a handfull of movies.
REGARDS SNOW
for a small amount you would pay for a LED,LCD... Fully 3DPolkAudioClyde -
does the oppo 93/95 have that much significant picture quality over a cheaper blu-ray player.I just use mine for movie watching and was wondering if it's worth spending the extra coin
In your case,don't spend the extra money,if you are satified with what you have.Go check out the features of the oppo 95,and go from there.PolkAudioClyde





