fini Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 BTW, just don't feel like addressing the format issues. Not sure what you mean. You brought it up. BTW, I just simply use "less than" P "greater than" for a paragraph break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallette Posted January 6, 2008 Author Share Posted January 6, 2008 Kev: Great to hear someone happy, and amazing to hear someone compare this thing to a 15k unit. So many who can afford such things seem to convince themselves that there is a direct $/Q law of some kind. Colin: OPPO and some of those in the thread suggest the 980 as the preferred audio source, but still with very fine video. In my case, video was primary and the list of video kudos for the 981HD was perhaps the longest I've ever seen for any media product. The audio performance was a big surprise. I rather doubt I could tell the difference between the 980 and 981HD, as I cannot tell the difference between the 981HD and my Card Deluxe or ESI DACs, both of which I find flawless reproduce my location recordings. Of course, it could be that I am just tone deaf... In either case, the evidence suggests you can't really go too wrong. As to build quality, Deming says "Quality is defined as fitness for intended use." If you are going to use the unit as a hocky puck, the Denon or Sony may be a better choice. Otherwise, the OPPO will hold up just fine. Sheesh, at these prices, split a case with someone and you still aren't out the price of a really good TT and cart...[H] Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksonbart Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 This wave of appreciation just keeps getting bigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev313 Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 BTW, just don't feel like addressing the format issues. Not sure what you mean. You brought it up. BTW, I just simply use "less than" P "greater than" for a paragraph break. oh I just meant that I had 4 or 5 posts almost in a row only because I was too lazy to solve the formatting / lack of para. break issues, that's all. Posts instead of paragraphs, in other words, not multiple posts for the sake having multiple posts (this post notwithstanding). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fini Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Ah, I get it. The "P" HTML thing is pretty easy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 "If you are going to use the unit as a hocky puck, the Denon or Sony may be a better choice." I opted for a new hocky puck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt1stcav Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 If you think the standard Oppos are the nutz, then how 'bout fully modded 980H and 981HD units? You can even get 'em cryogenically treated...that's insane (and so are the upgrade prices)![] http://www.referenceaudiomods.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=Oppo_Units&Category_Code=MODS&Product_Count=39 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbuckster Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Are those prices unbelievable or what ...................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 I'm sure the mods don't make any difference. I mean, it's doubtful that you can improve on such a perfect performer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev313 Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 I'm sure the mods don't make any difference. I mean, it's doubtful that you can improve on such a perfect performer! oh come on...I'm not sure anybody would claim it is perfect. It is, however, really great for the price. Hell - it costs less than 7 days of parking for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallette Posted January 7, 2008 Author Share Posted January 7, 2008 Sheesh. There's one born every minute. I am all for these guys if they can breath on an OPPO and mark it up that much. I am equally sure someone will hear a difference. Practice makes perfect. In my case, I am hearing nothing from it at all except music. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke Spinner Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 .....[].... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 I will be buying one of the OPPOs soon myself. I currently have 2 Sony 555ES SACD players, one that gets no use whatsoever, the other doesn't like older redbooks much anymore. Probably just needs a good cleaning. I also have a 7 year old Toshiba cheapo DVD player (not even progressive scan) with my HD TV. Looks like I can kill about 4 birds with one stone and create more shelf room for my TD124 for the unheard of price of only $169! Anyone interested in an originally $1800(?) SACD player for $100 (including shipping)?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt1stcav Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Anyone interested in an originally $1800(?) SACD player for $100 (including shipping)?? Which Sony are you selling, Gary? The one that gets no use, or the other that hates redbooks? Is it black or silver? An e-mail was sent... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksonbart Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Shit since I don't pay for parking I am getting one, also if some has a used broken player I may be interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 Anyone interested in an originally $1800(?) SACD player for $100 (including shipping)?? Which Sony are you selling, Gary? The one that gets no use, or the other that hates redbooks? Is it black or silver? An e-mail was sent... Jim, Email sent. It's the one that hates older Redbooks. New ones seem to work fine. Ask anyone who has heard my Cornwall system and they'll tell you how good it sounds. I don't know if $100 is a steal or a ripoff. I know I paid quite a bit more for it from another forum member and it has never done well with the older Redbooks. It's black and cosmetically perfect, as is the remote. Let me know if you want more info or pics. - Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/cd-dvd-player-product-reviews/universal-players/oppo-dv-980h-universal-dvd-player-audio-performance.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallette Posted January 8, 2008 Author Share Posted January 8, 2008 Thanks, Dean. Excellent review. I rather doubt I'd hear the differences between the 980/81 as stark as he described...but then I listen more for what is right than wrong. Only when wrong gets to where it really sticks out do I look for a fix. Also, I use DVI/HDMI to connect to my DVI only LCD at 1080i and have had no timing issues. Looks great. Looks like the 993 will have the best of both. I'll wait and nab one. I need one more around the house anyway... Life is GOOD in the future! Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 Well, they're all obviously great units and even if they were twice as much they'd still be a decent deal. I should have done more research before opening my big mouth -- that's what I get for putting too much stock into what's said on forums. It still appears that some of the more expensive decks get the edge using the analog outputs, but I guess it's not the jaw dropping difference I thought it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallette Posted January 8, 2008 Author Share Posted January 8, 2008 >...before opening my big mouth Isn't that what we come here for?[] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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