Oppo BDP-83 Blu-ray Player Thread - Page 27 - Blu-ray Forum

gonk · 07-08-2010, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by GPWYANKEE

BDP-80 vs the 83-One better then the other or are they pretty close

The BDP-80 is based on the BDP-83. The principal differences are video processing (the BDP-83 adds an ABT2010 video processing chip) and quality of the audio DAC's (BDP-83 uses a higher-quality DAC chip and more robust analog section). For Blu-ray playback (especially when using HDMI output for audio), the differences are minor. For DVD, the ABT2010 makes the BDP-83 one of the best upscaling DVD players you can find at any price (comparable to the DV-983H). Also, the ABT2010 gives the BDP-83 one or two extra tricks, such as a zoom mode that is useful for folks with constant image height front projection setups.

billybluray · 07-08-2010, 11:50 PM

Oppo player's are so kickass.

billybluray · 07-09-2010, 12:05 AM

One of the best investment's I've every made

bgmat58 · 07-10-2010, 02:08 AM

Is oppo planning on releasing a new 3d player with the newest hdmi spec?

StinkFinger · 07-11-2010, 08:27 PM

I have been enjoying my special edition player now for several months. I can attest that it provides a noticeably improved picture & sound than my PS3, & it's handling of standard DVD's is the best I've ever seen. I don't even use my PS3 for movies anymore.
It's performance with CDs, & SACDs is superb & involving.
I would recommend this player to anyone. I guess if I ever go the 3D route I can still use my PS3 for that.
A totally satisfying purchase.

sptrout · 07-12-2010, 03:37 PM

FYI - - You 83 owners may be interested in this editorial: http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/featu...ic-albums.html

Jimbo976 · 07-12-2010, 08:56 PM

Interesting...

Thanks for the link.

I've converted all of my CD's to FLAC files on my main PC and have been playing them through my PS3 using the PS3 Media Streaming program. I'm not totally convinced that windows or the media streaming program is not downgrading them somehow though. I tried playing these files from my BDP-83 but it didn't seem to like the files. It may be an issue with PS3 Media Streaming though and the BDP-83.

I'll have to try these higher quality discs and converting them to DVD-A though. I'm pretty bummed that there are not really that many DVD-A or SACD releases but am happy with the ones I've got so far

ScuseMe · 07-12-2010, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbo976

I've converted all of my CD's to FLAC files on my main PC and have been playing them through my PS3 using the PS3 Media Streaming program. I'm not totally convinced that windows or the media streaming program is not downgrading them somehow though. I tried playing these files from my BDP-83 but it didn't seem to like the files. It may be an issue with PS3 Media Streaming though and the BDP-83.

Unfortunately, the Oppo doesn't support FLAC, nor ALAC, which is also lossless (I use iTunes to catalog/track my music).

For me, I stream either with iTunes via AirTunes or with my Sonos system, which supports both FLAC and ALAC natively. So, this limitation with my Oppo BDP-83 really hasn't bothered me.

snoman_99 · 07-13-2010, 06:32 PM

Thanks to everyone for all the forum conversations.. if it wasn't for you all we would not have just purchased our very own Oppo BDP-83 today :-D..

Much respect,

Jason & Jen

CatBlu · 07-13-2010, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by snoman_99

Thanks to everyone for all the forum conversations.. if it wasn't for you all we would not have just purchased our very own Oppo BDP-83 today :-D..

Much respect,

Jason & Jen

Congratulations on the purchase

You are in for a real treat! All of my blus look better and the sound is great!

ScuseMe · 07-13-2010, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by snoman_99

Thanks to everyone for all the forum conversations.. if it wasn't for you all we would not have just purchased our very own Oppo BDP-83 today :-D..

Much respect,

Jason & Jen

Great news! Welcome to the club!

snoman_99 · 07-13-2010, 08:40 PM

Thanks... hopefully we will get it hooked up for the weekend and drop some comments about what we think in here next week!!!

can't wait to get some freetime this weekend and watch some flicks hehehee..

J & Jen

snoman_99 · 07-17-2010, 09:52 PM

K hooking up our Oppo today and wondering.. should we re-calibrate our LCD tv or just do some calibrating within the oppo picture adjustment settings?

J & Jen

snsguy · 07-17-2010, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by snoman_99

K hooking up our Oppo today and wondering.. should we re-calibrate our LCD tv or just do some calibrating within the oppo picture adjustment settings?

J & Jen

You want to do any adjustments to the tv and none to as little as you can within your Oppo's picture adjustments. It takes a bit to get it right but it's worth it in the end. Make sure you read the manual. It's great at explaining the player. Did you get your tv professionally calibrated or do it yourself?

SNSGUY

jonesyg27 · 07-17-2010, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by snoman_99

K hooking up our Oppo today and wondering.. should we calibrate our LCD tv or just do some calibrating within the oppo picture adjustment settings?

J & Jen

I'd say it's easiest to calibrate the TV, unless it doesn't allow different settings for each input, i.e. cable, HDMI1, HDMI2, component, composite, etc. If it still doesn't look quite right to you, then tweak it in the Oppo. It's been a year, and I still haven't touched the Oppo settings.

snoman_99 · 07-17-2010, 10:14 PM

Cool thanks for the info... we calibrated ourselves awhile back and just wanted to be sure we didn't need to do anything with the picture adjustments on the oppo.... the films look and sound a lot better than through the old panasonic bd-30 we were still using .

J & Jen :-P

snsguy · 07-17-2010, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by snoman_99

Cool thanks for the info... we calibrated ourselves awhile back and just wanted to be sure we didn't need to do anything with the picture adjustments on the oppo.... the films look and sound a lot better than through the old panasonic bd-30 we we still using .

J & Jen :-P

I had a Panny 55 before it croaked and bought the Oppo 83. It sounded and gave a better picture than the Panny for me too. There seems to be more depth and the picture is smoother and clearer. Have fun with it. You'll be watching a lot of movies over again!

SNSGUY

snoman_99 · 07-17-2010, 10:25 PM

Yes we are bout to watch Ip-man 2... my wife might kick me around here in a bit after watching it on the new oppo blu-ray player lol..

J & Jen :-P

snsguy · 07-17-2010, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snoman_99

Yes we are bout to watch Ip-man 2... my wife might kick me around here in a bit after watching it on the new oppo blu-ray player lol..

J & Jen :-P

Ip-man 2? My wife comments on how much she loves are setup every time we watch a movie. I used to do that a lot more, but now she's getting into it.

SNSGUY

progers13 · 07-17-2010, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snoman_99

Cool thanks for the info... we calibrated ourselves awhile back and just wanted to be sure we didn't need to do anything with the picture adjustments on the oppo.... the films look and sound a lot better than through the old panasonic bd-30 we were still using .

J & Jen :-P

If you haven't already, use the Spears & Munsil calibration disc that came with the Oppo. I highly recommend it as the test patterns are far more accurate than many other discs.

And as others have said, do your adjustments to the TV itself.

07-11-2010, 08:27 PM	#525
StinkFinger Junior Member Member since:Feb 2010 Location:Northern California Blu-ray collection:27 Blu-ray reviews: 2	Oppo player I have been enjoying my special edition player now for several months. I can attest that it provides a noticeably improved picture & sound than my PS3, & it's handling of standard DVD's is the best I've ever seen. I don't even use my PS3 for movies anymore. It's performance with CDs, & SACDs is superb & involving. I would recommend this player to anyone. I guess if I ever go the 3D route I can still use my PS3 for that. A totally satisfying purchase.

07-17-2010, 09:52 PM	#533
snoman_99 Expert Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Your Momma, Oklahoma 4K collection:524 Blu-ray collection:3423 DVD collection:48	K hooking up our Oppo today and wondering.. should we re-calibrate our LCD tv or just do some calibrating within the oppo picture adjustment settings? J & Jen Last edited by snoman_99; 07-17-2010 at 09:58 PM.

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