OPPO BDP-83 Blu-ray Disc Player with SACD, DVD-Audio, and VRS Technology by OPPO Digital, Inc.
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Digital camera reviews of OPPO BDP-83 Blu-ray Disc Player with SACD, DVD-Audio, and VRS Technology
Digital camera Review: Awesome Blu-Ray & SACD player
Summary: 5 Stars
This rocks! Was worried about the cost, but the player performs so well and fast it was worth it. Plays every type of disc I won that I have tried...amazing.Digital camera Review: Awesome disc player
Summary: 5 Stars
This is my second high definition player. I bought a Samsung BD-UP5000 when they were first released since it played both HD DVD and Blu-Ray discs. Poor support, lack-luster performance and the end of HD DVDs left me wanting something "better". I found what I was looking for in the Oppo BDP-83.
Oppo is a customer-driven company and conducted an extended beta test to uncover bugs. The beta testers had to accept the state of the player before it could be released! I've emailed Oppo support a few times and they are prompt to respond with real answers not just an automated or canned response - usually the same day. I can't say enough good things about the company.
The '83 is rock solid. It has not frozen or even hiccuped once. It plays all the discs I've put in. (The 5000 had trouble with some and often required the discs to be fingerprint free and occationally locked up requiring restart to even eject a disc.)
To me, one of the important features of a disc player is SD DVD upscaling. Standard definition can look pretty bad on a HDTV. Even the networks and cable channels often do a marginal job up-converting. My 5000 had a very good upconverter (Reon) but the '83 is better - something you'd expect from a company that focused on SD DVD players long after the introduction of HD DVD and Blu-Ray. Sometimes I forget I'm watching SD material!
Most high def players are sluggish, acting more like underpowered computers than audio/video gear. Boot and disc load times often exceed 30 seconds. Not the '83 - it's responds more like a DVD player than a computer. The tray opens in under 3 seconds from pressing the eject button (with power off) and playback begins in under 10 seconds (for SD DVD). For Blu-Ray, play start does depend on what enhancements the content provider loads before playback can begin (custom menus, etc.). (Remember Blu-Ray discs allow the content provider lots of control over the player and playback of the content.)
The '83 decodes all advanced audio formats: Dolby TrueHD, DTS HD Master Audio, etc. So the lossless audio is available via 7.1 analog outs as well as PCM over HDMI. You don't need an A/V receiver that includes decoders for these formats - the player does the work. Speaker management provided by the '83 makes the 7.1 analog outputs usable, but with some limitations: The bass management frequency is fixed at 80 Hz, and there are limitations to speaker distance delays.
The user manual explains things so that the user/installer can make important setup and usage decisions. For example, there is a section that explains the various output resolutions and which is best for various scenarios; and another that helps choose the correct "zoom" for various disc and TV aspect combinations.
So often, modern computer-based A/V gear is released without a complete set of features with the promise of adding them later. Again the '83 was released fully featured so there's little to wait for. But Oppo realizes there will be bugs to fix and new features to add as well as new disc behavior to support. They've provided THREE separate ways to upgrade firmware: via a network connection, via CD/DVD or USB memory.
I use a universal remote to control all my A/V gear and thanks to a document provided by Oppo, I was able to program my remote prior to receiving the unit. Most of the commands use the same data as their previous players so I was able to start with the configuration for an older mode. Oppo provided an Excel file with all the control codes in a format that can be imported into Universal Remote Control and Pronto remotes (maybe others). I've never seen this level of support from any other consumer electronics company and this material existed BEFORE product release. Where documentation was lacking, customer support provided the missing information.
There's been one (public beta) firmware update and a user manual update since the '83 was released at the beginning of June 2009. The firmware update was fast and painless (via USB memory).
My one compliant of the BDP-83 is it's power cord. It uses a 2-pin connector resembling an IEC connector found on many pro and prosumer equipment, however there is not sufficient holding tension and the cord has unplugged itself from the unit twice. I had to wrap the cord around one of the feet to prevent it from happening again.
Digital camera Review: Awesome player and worth the money
Summary: 5 Stars
Just received my player and have to say the build quality is awesome, and you can tell its going to last. The load up times are great compared to my previous player, a panasonic BD-35K. Picture quality is excellent, better than my panasonic for sure. I waffled on purchasing the player due to it being double in price as some of the other players, and even though it lacks some features like netflix, wifi, etc, I am glad I bought this one. I think if you want a dedicated stand alone bluray player, this one is the one to get.Digital camera Review: Awesome! Product
Summary: 5 Stars
Purchased earlier this month and played daily. I'm very pleased with the sound and video output.Digital camera Review: BDP-83 For Me!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I would like to start this review by stating that I think Amazon.com is a great company that offers great products at a fair price. However, they can be a little tricky when it comes to the Super Saver Shipping. When I ordered this unit I was given several options for shipping. The standard shipping (3-5 day) was $15.21, and two day was $26.53. I opted for the free super saver shipping even though my estimated delivery date was 5-8 OCT 09,(I ordered this unit on 21 SEP 09). I have played this game with Amazon before so I knew what to expect. As stated, I ordered this unit on 21 SEP 09 and I received it on 23 SEP 09 with free Super Saver Shipping. Imagine that! Amazon should stop playing games and give true estimates on the shipping dates.
Packaging: Awesome, however the box was not sealed on top giving anyone access to the contents of the package. Luckily, nothing was missing. Also, love the OPPO shopping bag that it was wrapped in.
Setup: Super easy.
Audio/Video quality: I have been avoiding Blu-ray for a while now because I had such a great upscaling DVD player. My previous player was the Sony DVP-NS3100ES. The OPPO is definately as good or better than the Sony and most importantly, I keep SACD capability with the addition of Blu-ray!
Build Quality: This thing is heavier than my Sony and it's a smaller package. The unit looks awesome!
Bottom line: I would highly recommend this unit to anyone that is looking for a universal player. My main attraction to this unit was the SACD capability, and the 5.1/7.1 analog output. Thanks OPPO and Amazon.com!