Please help me. Blu-Ray Player for 7.1 Audio: Oppo or ? - Blu-ray Forum

MRGARY · 04-30-2009, 06:09 PM

I don't currently own a blu-ray player and patiently have waited for several months for the release of the Oppo BDP-83.

I am currently on Oppo BDP-83 inquiry e-mail list. I just called Oppo and they are still on the December 2008 requests. I sent my e-mail inquiry on March 16, 2008. The cost will be $499 + $17 Shipping + Tax for California, ETC. General release will be May 18, 2009 and the same cost.

I have a modest 7.1 audio system compared to many here. I basically watch televison and rent movies to watch.

I really want to purchase the Oppo BDP-83, but I don't enough knowledge to justify the cost of it versus the many others to consider.

My question is, " To all, based on my signature and your personal knowledge, What would you suggest I consider purchasing?".

un4gvn94538 · 04-30-2009, 06:24 PM

imo, if you have no interest in sacd or dvd-a playback, then you can find other players with excellent pq.

Moefiz · 04-30-2009, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by un4gvn94538

imo, if you have no interest in sacd or dvd-a playback, then you can find other players with excellent pq.

And save yourself some money in the process.

wafi · 04-30-2009, 06:51 PM

Isnt the OPPO supposed to be region free? I think I may have my facts mixed up!

BIslander · 04-30-2009, 08:04 PM

The Oppo is said to be quite fast and a great upconverter. Depending on your musical tastes, you may also discover the joys of SACD and DVD-Audio if you get a player that can playback such discs.

img eL · 04-30-2009, 08:49 PM

MR.GARY if money is a issue & u need a good blu ray player now I would get a panasonic BD60. Spend the difference on blu rays. With just looking at BD's oppo blu ray playback to me looks the same on PS3's, the latest Panasonic's & Pioneers. That may may change, we'll be looking out for sure.

Sammy · 04-30-2009, 09:18 PM

I'd say get one of those Samsung BD-P2550's on clearance at Best Buy.

wafi · 04-30-2009, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Sammy

I'd say get one of those Samsung BD-P2550's on clearance at Best Buy.

Wait theyre on clearance? How much? Can I get it on their website?

Sammy · 04-30-2009, 09:22 PM

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=96695

Sammy · 04-30-2009, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by BIslander

The Oppo is said to be quite fast and a great upconverter. Depending on your musical tatses, you may also discover the joys of SACD and DVD-Audio if you get a player that can playback such discs.

I had a DVD player that did that for 5 years (second DVD player replacing the 1998 model that finally quit in 2003) and never used it so I figured that I wouldn't going forward either, but maybe down the road a bit, I'll go with high resolution audio available with blu and update my player

04-30-2009, 06:09 PM	#1
MRGARY Junior Member Member since:Jan 2009	Please help me. Blu-Ray Player for 7.1 Audio: Oppo or ? I don't currently own a blu-ray player and patiently have waited for several months for the release of the Oppo BDP-83. I am currently on Oppo BDP-83 inquiry e-mail list. I just called Oppo and they are still on the December 2008 requests. I sent my e-mail inquiry on March 16, 2008. The cost will be $499 + $17 Shipping + Tax for California, ETC. General release will be May 18, 2009 and the same cost. I have a modest 7.1 audio system compared to many here. I basically watch televison and rent movies to watch. I really want to purchase the Oppo BDP-83, but I don't enough knowledge to justify the cost of it versus the many others to consider. My question is, " To all, based on my signature and your personal knowledge, What would you suggest I consider purchasing?".

04-30-2009, 08:04 PM	#5
BIslander Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Bainbridge Island, WA	The Oppo is said to be quite fast and a great upconverter. Depending on your musical tastes, you may also discover the joys of SACD and DVD-Audio if you get a player that can playback such discs. Last edited by BIslander; 05-01-2009 at 02:50 AM.

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04-30-2009, 06:24 PM	#2
un4gvn94538 Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Limbo (Bakersfield, Ca.) 4K collection:143 Blu-ray collection:811 DVD collection:54 Digital collection:1494 Trading Score:277	imo, if you have no interest in sacd or dvd-a playback, then you can find other players with excellent pq.

04-30-2009, 06:51 PM	#4
wafi Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:along the beltway Home Theater Gallery:26 Blu-ray collection:384 Blu-ray reviews: 11 Trading Score:4	Isnt the OPPO supposed to be region free? I think I may have my facts mixed up!

04-30-2009, 08:49 PM	#6
img eL Senior Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Michigan Blu-ray collection:5	MR.GARY if money is a issue & u need a good blu ray player now I would get a panasonic BD60. Spend the difference on blu rays. With just looking at BD's oppo blu ray playback to me looks the same on PS3's, the latest Panasonic's & Pioneers. That may may change, we'll be looking out for sure.

04-30-2009, 09:18 PM	#7
Sammy Power Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Right next to Wineville, CA Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:199 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:3	I'd say get one of those Samsung BD-P2550's on clearance at Best Buy.

04-30-2009, 09:22 PM	#9
Sammy Power Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Right next to Wineville, CA Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:199 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:3	https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=96695

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