The History Kid Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Putting some final foundations down on the rebuild of the components in my HT. I'm now challenged with figuring out what the best option for a Blu-Ray/DVD/SA/CD Player would be. I've decided not to opt into changers again - I just don't listen or watch enough for them, and it just seems like another thing to break on the player. I've heard good things about each one of these brands in how they handle audio - but which deals with video the best? I prefer something that's going to last so that is a must. A lot of people seem to like the Oppo's, but do they do anything Marantz or Denon doesn't do? What's the attraction? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNRET Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 (edited) What's the attraction? Build quality Video upscaling from DVDs Audio (analog from nice DAC) Customer service Disclaimer: I have owned the Oppo -83, -95 and now the105D Edited February 15, 2015 by USNRET 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldred Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 (edited) If you want the best. Go OPPO.You will find nice players that are cheaper.Not any that are better Yes I am an OPPO owner...I own 2. Edited February 15, 2015 by oldred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 What's the attraction? Build quality Video upscaling from DVDs Audio (analog from nice DAC) Customer service Disclaimer: I have owned the Oppo -83, -95 and now the105D All the above and then some. The Cambridge Audio 652BD and 752BD are also great options. Same MediaTek chipset, and Marvell QDEO video chip as Oppo players with CA's own personal audio tweaks and GUI. Love my CA 751BD which is the previous generation. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The History Kid Posted February 15, 2015 Author Share Posted February 15, 2015 Thanks for the suggestions guys. From what I can tell, Oppo's don't break the bank too terribly bad and can be had used without too much hassle. I might just sniff around and see if I can dig up any deals on them. Any suggestions there? Any particular model I should look at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 (edited) Any suggestions there? Any particular model I should look at? For great BD, DVD, CD, SACD, DVDA playback without networking, look for a BDP-83 or BDP-83SE. With networking, look for the BDP-93, BDP-95, or BDP-103. If you want the best of all the Oppos, then the BDP-105 which also can be used as an ultra quality outboard Dac. http://app.audiogon.com/listings?utf8=%E2%9C%93&global_search_text=oppo Bill Edited February 16, 2015 by willland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The History Kid Posted February 16, 2015 Author Share Posted February 16, 2015 Sounds good Bill! I can't say networking means as much to me anymore, since I implement my computer into my HT setup (laptops are nice for that). Sounds like I'll start at the 83 and go from there. If I come across a nicer model...well, I can always make room for it. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNRET Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 If you go 105 I wouldn't spend for the "D" unless you are using mega screen. I tell no difference on my 70" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Sounds good Bill! I can't say networking means as much to me anymore, since I implement my computer into my HT setup (laptops are nice for that). Sounds like I'll start at the 83 and go from there. If I come across a nicer model...well, I can always make room for it. Thanks! If you don't need networking or any of the streaming services, then this is one you should look at. http://app.audiogon.com/listings/cd-sacd-players-oppo-bdp-83se-excellent-in-all-regards-2015-02-15-digital-49058-hastings-mi Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budman Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 oppo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNRET Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Networking is convenient but is the same as a smart tv, don't duplicate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The History Kid Posted February 16, 2015 Author Share Posted February 16, 2015 Yeah, and I really have no plans for updating beyond my 46" right now. I'm still not convinced about 4K vs. a good 120Hz screen either. Then again, my eyes aren't that super, that's probably why I get so irritated at little things in sound. I haven't search yet, but what's so special about the 83SE vs. the regular 83? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJIann Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Oppo BD103. Best balance of performance and price. Costs twice as much for 105 with limited incremental improvements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 I haven't search yet, but what's so special about the 83SE vs. the regular 83? Audio tweaks in spades with ESS Technology ES9016 Sabre (32) Ultra DAC for the stereo output and an ES9006 DAC for the 7.1 channel output. All video processing remains the same as BDP-83. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The History Kid Posted February 16, 2015 Author Share Posted February 16, 2015 Roger that. Now it's just waiting which one ends up falling into my price range first, and if it'll be before or after my Sherbourn amp purchase... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TasDom Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 (edited) Roger that. Now it's just waiting which one ends up falling into my price range first, and if it'll be before or after my Sherbourn amp purchase... This is a decent deal for a Oppo BDP-83SE http://emotivalounge.proboards.com/thread/41361/oppo-bdp-83se-emotiva-dc more info: http://www.audioholics.com/blu-ray-and-dvd-player-reviews/oppo-bdp-83se Edited February 16, 2015 by Tasdom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toolz Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Ibiz, just went through that exercise and settled on the Oppo 103. All the dealers including Amazon charge the same price, but shipping may vary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The History Kid Posted February 16, 2015 Author Share Posted February 16, 2015 Also just spotted an 83 on CL for $249. I'll have to wait for my expenses to recoup a little bit first, but I'm definitely watching. Almost for sure going to buy used though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toolz Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 (edited) Check the used equipment out well before you purchase. All of us have got burned at one time or another. Edited February 16, 2015 by toolz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The History Kid Posted February 16, 2015 Author Share Posted February 16, 2015 Check the used equipment out well before you purchase. All of us have got burned at one time or another. For sure. I've gotten snagged a couple of times on speakers and receivers - sometimes at fault of the shipping company, other times at the fault of myself for just not checking it out. I've gotten a lot better at figuring things out though since the summer. It's so strange, I was never expecting to be doing updates to my setup's core for many more years, but here I am. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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