BD80 or new pioneer/oppo - Blu-ray Forum

AmitG · 04-25-2009, 09:37 AM

Hi,

i was about to buy a new panny BD80 when i heard that new pioneer (BDP-320) and Oppo BD-83 players are around the corner that will also offer 7.1 analog outs (which is my critical requirement) .

Anyone have any views on whether it makes sense to wait for the pioneer / oppo or go ahead and buy the panny?

btf1980 · 04-25-2009, 12:28 PM

Right now, I don't think any stand alone BD player can compete with the Oppo. The EAP voting is over tomorrow. Dude, just wait a little bit, it's almost here.

primaz · 04-25-2009, 09:52 PM

I was actually set on getting the Panny bdp 55 but the order was cancelled so I was waiting for the bdp 80 but thanks to these boards I learned about the OPPO Digital 83 and now I am waiting for that unit to be sold. I had heard others complaining that their bluray player did not play DVD's as well so that plus the OPPO 83 specs & initial user feedback seems to point me towards the OPPO 83.

primaz · 04-29-2009, 04:36 AM

register online as this is one of the hottest players on the market that can play virtually every type of format from bluray, DVD, to CD's and all the high end audio formats!

carbonS54 · 04-29-2009, 05:08 AM

The Pioneer or the Oppo

which would you guys/gals choose?

Oddiophile · 04-29-2009, 06:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by primaz

register online as this is one of the hottest players on the market that can play virtually every type of format from bluray, DVD, to CD's and all the high end audio formats!

May 18th the BDP-83 should be available to the public, the 17th is a Sunday.

Quote:

Originally Posted by heyheyhey

I would go the panny

Why? The Oppo Rocks

jcarys · 05-02-2009, 02:17 PM

The question is what do you need? 7.1 analog I get, but do you play SACD or DVD-Audio? If yes and you want it all from one device, then the Oppo is for you. Or if the price is not that important and you want the very best, Oppo again.

If not, I'd go with a Panasonic. BD will be very close, and based on your comments, DVD will be close enough for you. Between the Panasonic and Pioneer, I'd play with the machines - ergonomics will be just as important as any performance differences. I think Panasonics have been slightly more reliable, but it's a small difference.

AmitG · 05-07-2009, 04:12 PM

i have sacds so it wud be nice but not vital as i already have an arcam sacd player.........guess im just keen to have very good quality analog audio on the blu ray as my processor is an older one.......i presume the PQ between these machines may not be too different......though SD upconversion may....
having waited so long i guess i might as well wait till all machines are out and then decide......

Ken Jr. · 05-23-2009, 01:32 AM

My friend recently received his Oppo. My interest was more in the audio than in the video. I helped him set it up and then put on blu-ray opera (DTS Master Audio). We then played SACD and DVD-A classical discs. His rather sophisticated audio system has always sounded really good with his excellent Sony 999ES SACD / DVD player that feeds his Krell preamp, Threshold amp, and massive Genesis speakers. But right now with the Oppo it sounds better to me than it ever has. After hearing (and watching) his I immediately went home and ordered one for myself to replace my Pioneer BDP-51. This Oppo BD player excels in video, audio, easy setup, and amazingly quick boot-up.

04-25-2009, 09:37 AM	#1
AmitG Junior Member Member since:Apr 2009	BD80 or new pioneer/oppo Hi, i was about to buy a new panny BD80 when i heard that new pioneer (BDP-320) and Oppo BD-83 players are around the corner that will also offer 7.1 analog outs (which is my critical requirement) . Anyone have any views on whether it makes sense to wait for the pioneer / oppo or go ahead and buy the panny?

04-25-2009, 12:28 PM	#2
btf1980 Special Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jan 2007 Location:NYC Home Theater Gallery:97 Trading Score:14	Right now, I don't think any stand alone BD player can compete with the Oppo. The EAP voting is over tomorrow. Dude, just wait a little bit, it's almost here. Last edited by btf1980; 04-25-2009 at 12:35 PM.

04-25-2009, 09:52 PM	#3
primaz Active Member Member since:Dec 2008	I am in the same situation... I was actually set on getting the Panny bdp 55 but the order was cancelled so I was waiting for the bdp 80 but thanks to these boards I learned about the OPPO Digital 83 and now I am waiting for that unit to be sold. I had heard others complaining that their bluray player did not play DVD's as well so that plus the OPPO 83 specs & initial user feedback seems to point me towards the OPPO 83.

04-29-2009, 04:36 AM	#4
primaz Active Member Member since:Dec 2008	May 17th OPPO 83 will be available! register online as this is one of the hottest players on the market that can play virtually every type of format from bluray, DVD, to CD's and all the high end audio formats!

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jcarys Member Member since:Jul 2008	The question is what do you need? 7.1 analog I get, but do you play SACD or DVD-Audio? If yes and you want it all from one device, then the Oppo is for you. Or if the price is not that important and you want the very best, Oppo again. If not, I'd go with a Panasonic. BD will be very close, and based on your comments, DVD will be close enough for you. Between the Panasonic and Pioneer, I'd play with the machines - ergonomics will be just as important as any performance differences. I think Panasonics have been slightly more reliable, but it's a small difference.

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AmitG Junior Member Member since:Apr 2009	i have sacds so it wud be nice but not vital as i already have an arcam sacd player.........guess im just keen to have very good quality analog audio on the blu ray as my processor is an older one.......i presume the PQ between these machines may not be too different......though SD upconversion may.... having waited so long i guess i might as well wait till all machines are out and then decide......

05-23-2009, 01:32 AM	#9
Ken Jr. New Member Member since:Apr 2008	My friend recently received his Oppo. My interest was more in the audio than in the video. I helped him set it up and then put on blu-ray opera (DTS Master Audio). We then played SACD and DVD-A classical discs. His rather sophisticated audio system has always sounded really good with his excellent Sony 999ES SACD / DVD player that feeds his Krell preamp, Threshold amp, and massive Genesis speakers. But right now with the Oppo it sounds better to me than it ever has. After hearing (and watching) his I immediately went home and ordered one for myself to replace my Pioneer BDP-51. This Oppo BD player excels in video, audio, easy setup, and amazingly quick boot-up.

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