4 different versions of the OPPO BDP-83 players to choose from

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4 different versions of the OPPO BDP-83 players to choose from

1. Standard OPPO BDP-83 ($499): For the average consumer that plans on only using the digital outputs on the player. Has lower quality analog output performance compared to some high-end BLU-RAY players costing around $4,500.
http://www.oppodigital.com/blu-ray-b...omparison.aspx

2. Standard OPPO BDP-83 with RS-232 option ($588): For consumers that want to use special home automation devices with special remote controls. All the other features are exactly the same as number 1.
http://www.oppodigital.com/blu-ray-b...omparison.aspx

3. OPPO BDP-83 Special Edition ($899): Includes RS-232 interface, better quality power supply and DAC's for improved analog audio performance when using the analog outputs. All other features are exactly the same as number 2.
http://www.oppodigital.com/blu-ray-b...omparison.aspx

4. (Flagship) OPPO BDP-83SE Nu Force Edition ($1295): Includes RS-232 interface, Critical analog components are replaced to make even greater audio improvements over the OPPO BDP-83 Special Edition player in the area of analog output connections.
http://www.nuforce.com/hi/products/o...3se/index.php#


The new OPPO BDP-83SE NuForce Edition is scheduled to start shipping on November 18th.

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"The standard Oppo BDP-83SE offers exemplary audio performance. The Nuforce Edition goes a step further in transparency, dynamics, and detail retrieval. As is typical of all Nuforce products, these benefits relate directly to our high-end product line in the preservation of musical truth."

http://www.nuforce.com/hi/products/o...3se/index.php#

Upgrade option for existing OPPO owners:

For consumers that own the basic OPPO BDP-83 for $499. Nuforce is authorized to upgrade the OPPO BDP-83 to a Special Edition model for $400 upgrade price. Or the OPPO BDP-83 can be upgraded to the Flagship Nu Force Edition for $796. All upgraded players are covered by Nuforces one year warranty.

http://www.nuforce.com/hi/products/o...83-upgrade.php

The original OPPO BDP83 with a RS-232 option installed at the factory was $588. The new OPPO BDP-83 Special Edition comes with RS-232 built in for $311 more and the only improvement is for people that plan on using the analog audio outputs on the OPPO player instead of digital connections like HDMI and optical. Adding a better DAC's and power supply is ideal for some people that want the best analog output performance. At $899 the OPPO Special Edition is still a bargain when compared to a $4,500 BLU-RAY player that also has excellent analog outputs. The other day I purchased 3 more OPPO BDP-83's with the optional RS-232 jack installed for $588 each since I did not know OPPO was going to release a better and improved player. Since I plan on installing these 3 players for family members who are going to use HDMI connections to high-end receivers there would be no real reason for me to purchase the Special Edition since the analog audio section most likely will not even be used in the future for the installations. If one does not need better analog output performance and plans on only using the digital outputs, one can save $311 per player. Also if one does not want a RS-232 feature on the player they can save $400 total.

Wired networking is the best for speed, reliability, and security

I and many other people I know have a 100% wired CAT5E 1GB per second home network or CAT6A 10GB per second home network. Most houses built in the last 10 years have CAT5E or higher quality CAT6 cable installed in all or most rooms. Wired network is better then wireless for security, speed, and reliability. All brands of profile 2.0 BLU-RAY players have an option to add wireless with a optional external wireless network adapter. Some of the best quality BLU-RAY players do not have built in wireless. OPPO, Denon and Panasonic do not offer any BLU-RAY players with built in wireless. Also Pioneer does not offer wireless. Wireless option built in a player can increase EMI/RFI noise and is one of the main reasons high-end players do not include a wireless option built in. Special expensive shielding would be needed to offer wireless option built in for high-end BLU-RAY players.

Many people that have a house that is no more then 10 years old have a wired network but they do not have it connected since they do not realize they even have CAT5E or CAT6 installed in most rooms of their house.

Some consumers choose to go 100% wired while others with portable handheld computers have a hybrid wired and wireless network in their house. For me I decided to do 100% wired networking for the greatest security when using computers. With a 1GB per second wired router file transfers between computers is super fast Also a wired network works great for BLU-RAY firmware updates.