Oppo's New Blu Ray Released Today

[Worf101]

This has been a VERY informative thread. My head's kinda spinning because personally, I expected to be bull-rushed by DVD-A and SACD lovers attacking me for being behind the times. Once I bought my BDP-83 I tried to find DVD-A or SACD versions of albums I love enough to buy in a new format for the 3rd or 4th time like Santana's "Abraxas", Miles' "Kind of Blue" etc... didn't work, couldn't find em. So I have capabilities on my Oppo that I'll likely never get to use, so to me at least, it would make more sense not to have to pay for something I'll never need. Oppo felt differently.

I'm sure they'll come out with a better up-converter without the Audio formats but I couldn't wait for that. I'm glad I bought the BDP-83. Blu-Ray play back is top-notch and it up-conversion to me is well worth the list price. With me they've a customer for life, or until they're bought out and mangled.

Worf

[BadAssJazz]

... or until they're bought out and mangled.

**Crosses Self**

Lord, please spare us (and Oppo) from this accursed Fate!!!!

"So sayeth the shepherd! So sayeth the flock!"

[Jim Clark]

Jim, I did not mean to say that you are narrow minded just that view was. I didn't mean to insult you.

I knew that, hence the smiley : ) It was funny.

Plus I can be a bit opinionated.

We're definitely good so no worries at all.

jc

[harley .guy07]

I looked at the new bdp-80 but decided to pull the trigger on the 83. It just gets my vote due to the fact that the video quality is better and I have heard so many good things about using this player as a audio media transport so I decided the extra money was worth it and since I just bought a 46" samsung LED television I figured I would feed it with the best for the money plus once I find the DAC I want this will make a good transport as well.

[Worf101]

I looked at the new bdp-80 but decided to pull the trigger on the 83. It just gets my vote due to the fact that the video quality is better and I have heard so many good things about using this player as a audio media transport so I decided the extra money was worth it and since I just bought a 46" samsung LED television I figured I would feed it with the best for the money plus once I find the DAC I want this will make a good transport as well.

I for one, will be waiting to hear/see a review of all the new goodies you've just purchased. You're gonna give me what I want right? Hmmm? Hehhhh? Hmmmm?

Worf

[harley .guy07]

Sure will. I am waiting on the Oppo to get here. It should be here tomorrow so I can't speak on it yet but the Samsung LED tv is awesome. I have had my eye on the LED Samsung for quite some time and finally just went for it. the price was lower than it has been so I figured it was time. I will let you know how the oppo looks on my Samsung when I get it in and get it hooked up.

[harley .guy07]

My report back is great. I got the Oppo BDP-83 in Saturday and unpacking it revealed why they are superior products to others in their price class, just the way they box up the unit and cables and looking at the manual tells me that they care a little more for their product than other companies do. Then I hooked it up and the setup took a little while but it was easy as hell and after that I put my first blue ray disc in and wow, the picture is awesome and the analog outputs and processing is top notch and was a good thing since I am running them into my 6 channel input on my HTR that does not have processing for the new codecs. The unit works great with the Samsung LED tv and I believe it will make a great music transport as well and when I order my outboard DAC at some time I believe it will be a killer package.