OPPO BDP-83 Blu-ray Disc Player with SACD, DVD-Audio, and VRS Technology
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- Device measures 17.0 x 3.0 x 13.25 inches (WxHxD)
- Uses award-winning video decoding chip for a clear, true picture
- Supports Blu-ray, SACD, DVD-Audio, DVDs, and CDs
- Universal Blu-ray disc player providing playback for a myriad of video formats
- Two USB ports allow for playback of media stored on a flash drive
- Universal Blu-ray disc player providing playback for a myriad of video formats
- Supports Blu-ray, SACD, DVD-Audio, DVDs, and CDs
- Two USB ports allow for playback of media stored on a flash drive
- Uses award-winning video decoding chip for a clear, true picture
- Device measures 17.0 x 3.0 x 13.25 inches (WxHxD)
Description
Complete Media Support: Blu-ray Disc; BD-Live; DVD Up-Conversion; DVD-Audio; SACD; Additional Media Formats - Additional disc and file formats, such as audio CD, HDCD, Kodak Picture CD, AVCHD, MKV, and other audio/video/picture files on recorded discs or USB drives can be played back on the BDP-83. Unparalleled Video Quality: VRS by Anchor Bay; Full HD 1080p Output ; True 24 Video ; Source Direct Mode; Multiple Zoom Modes; HDMI; High Fidelity Audio: Dolby TrueHD; DTS-HD; 7.1-Channel Analog Output; Dedicated Stereo Output; Digital Optical and Coaxial Outputs; Ultimate Convenience: Dual USB Ports ; PAL/NTSC Conversion ; Back-lit Remote Control; Universal Power Supply ; External IR ; RS232 Control (optional) ; HDMI CEC
Brand: OPPO
Media Type: Blu-Ray Disc, CD, DVD
Special Feature: Blu ray support
Resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
Connector Type: HDMI
Connectivity Technology: Ethernet, HDMI, Infrared, USB
Model Name: BDP-83
Color: Black
Item Weight: 11.2 Pounds
Audio Output Mode: Stereo
Media Type: Blu-Ray Disc, CD, DVD
Other Special Features of the Product: Blu ray support
Resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
Connector Type: HDMI
Connectivity Technology: Ethernet, HDMI, Infrared, USB
Audio Output Mode: Stereo
Supported Audio Format: Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD
Surround Sound Channel Configuration: 7.1
Total Number of HDMI Ports: 1
Video Encoding: H.264/AVC
Compatible Devices: Television
Analog Video Format: NTSC
Number of Channels: 2
Video Output Resolution: 1080p
Controller Type: Remote Control
File Format: Some from [AVI, MP4, GIF, BMP, MP3, JPEG, WAV, WMA, AAC]
Color: Black
Brand: OPPO
Model Name: BDP-83
Built-In Media: Blu-ray, CD, DVD
UPC: 898072002004
Global Trade Identification Number: 04
Manufacturer: OPPO Digital, Inc.
Model Number: BDP-83
Mfr Part Number: BDP-83
Warranty Description: 1 Year Parts and Labor
Item Weight: 11.2 Pounds
Item Dimensions L x W x H: 17"L x 13.25"W x 3"H
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This weekend, I got a chance to revisit the Oppo BPD-83. And, do some extensive retesting. A friend just bought an Oppo BDP-83. He has it hooked up to a "modern" HDTV, a Sony 46-inch XBR9 [240Hz, with Deep Color, 10-bit panel, full 1080/24p display mode, the works]. Now, I get it. Now, I see why so many people are so fanatical about this player. It really is "The Blu-Ray Player". And, as you can see from the original version of this review - I'm not an Oppo fanboy ... but ... after seeing what this player can do when used with a really good HDTV ... maybe I should be ... My friend was right all along ... and I was so very wrong ... Yes, the DVD fast-forward and reverse modes do not have lightning fast picture refresh rates; in point of fact, they're slow. And, yes, Oppo has determined that they will not get any faster. The refresh rates are a hardware limitation of the decoder that is used in the Oppo, but ... Who cares? The picture that it produces when it's hooked up to a really good, bigger TV is just plain sick ... so sick that it's addictive!!! By definition, movies rendered at 1080/24p on Blu-Ray are immersive ... an eye candy that's just too sweet ... a visual and sound experience that tricks you into thinking that you're really "there". It's Alice stepping through the looking glass into Wonderland. But, its rendering of Blu-Rays at 1080/24p isn't the same as other Blu-Ray players. For example ... Lets compare the PS3 [The Standard by which all Blu-Ray players are measured] to the Oppo 83 [The Incredible Hulk of Blu-Ray players]. At this ultimate HD resolution ... Blu-Ray ala the PS3 is liquid, bright, surreal: it "pops" - perfect for games and animation. But ... Blu-Ray ala the Oppo 83 is photo realistic (film-like, but very detailed); a videophile would call it "cinematic" - perfect for movies [if, you don't want your movies to "pop"]. As for Blu-Rays rendered at 1080/60p, no difference from the ones rendered at 1080/24p, when this monster is doing the rendering. And, no matter how difficult, demanding, or complex the Blu-Ray is to render, this machine renders Blu-Rays effortlessly. Upscaling is just as effortless. DVDs from bad transfers look very good and ... Well-mastered DVDs are rendered so well that the gap between them and Blu-Rays pales to almost nothing. Don't get me wrong ... You won't ever mistake its upscaled DVDs [no matter how good the transfer] for Blu-Rays, but ... Blu-Rays no longer make you feel dissatisfied with your DVDs. DVDs finally become a worthy medium for your movies. They just never will be as worthy as Blu-Ray. As for the sound ... it's as good as the picture. It's to die for. Your movies never sounded so good ... My friend has already modded his Oppo - a hardware mod to make the Oppo region-free for DVDs and Blu-Rays. Mods my friend has planned for his Oppo - an even better HDTV, a plasma [either a used 50-inch Pioneer Elite Kuro in mint condition or ... more than likely a new 50-inch Panasonic plasma when they come out next year using Kuro technology]. Pros: The higher the resolution of the disc it's playing ... The better the display and sound system it's hooked up to ... the better the movie experience. The player will never be the limitation. Cons: Slow picture refresh rates for DVDs in fast-forward and reverse modes. *** Original 1-star version of the review, August 10, 2009 *** If the player's inability to do basic DVD playback functionality is not a deal breaker for you, then don't bother to read my review. The player has five settings for fast-forward and reverse. For each DVD I tested, the fast-forward and reverse modes were so slow, they were useless!!! According to Oppo, this is a limitation of the player; it's not just a defective unit. The decoder tries to decode the film in real time when fast forward or reverse is engaged, which causes a slow refresh of the video image. Their engineers are working to increase the frame buffer to allow for smoother, more detailed reverse and fast forward functionality. Oppo doesn't know if this problem is caused by firmware or hardware. Oppo doesn't know when the problem will be fixed or even if it can be fixed. Needless to say, I returned this player to Amazon for a full refund. Interestingly enough, I have not seen any mention of this problem in any review for this machine. If people had been forthcoming about this problem in their reviews, I would have never bothered to buy the player. I can't imagine anyone releasing a video player with this limitation for any amount of money, let alone for $500.00. We're talking about basic DVD playback functionality on a machine whose main purpose in life is video playback. Although I encountered two problems, the other being a malfunctioning scene select, Oppo admitted to me that there are more DVD playback problems than the ones I found. Oppo didn't say what they were, though. Now, for my opinion of the Oppo's picture quality for Blu-Ray and DVD. I didn't bother to try out the audio playback, because I just bought the player for its video, not its audio, playback. Please note, there are known limitations of the human eye when it comes to perceived sharpness at close viewing distances which should be taken into account when you compare my PQ observations to those of other reviewers. The display I used with the Oppo is a 37-inch Sony HDTV, 1080p resolution, 60hz refresh rate. My viewing distance is three to six feet. I had no issues with Blu-Ray playback and the picture quality was awesome. But, PQ was no better than BD that I have seen on other Blu-Ray players including the PS3. DVD PQ was no better than I get with my standalone Sony upscaling DVD player.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2009 by Thomas E. Young
Pros: It works Cons: Expensive (but worth it) The short version: Yes, I am jumping on the OPPO BDP-83 bandwagon. The long version: First of all, I am not an audiophile or videophile. My previous experience with blu-ray players was my purchase of a laptop computer with a blu-ray playback drive and an HDMI output. I thought that would allow me to play blu-ray disks and stream video to my HDTV. This is where I get introduced to a technology called Protected Audio Path (PAP). Because my laptop does not support PAP, HD audio is restricted across the HDMI connection. What that meant to me was the Dolby True HD audio was reduced to stereo which was ok with me since I am just listening to the audio thru my TV speakers, However DTS HD audio was reduced to no audio and that was not ok. Now I could have run the audio from my headset output to the TV instead of across the HDMI connection but that is not what I wanted, so off I went to buy a blu-ray player to resolve this situation. I read a lot of professional reviews of different blu-ray players and finally made my decision, found the best price on this unit and placed my order online. Then I started reading user reviews of this unit and it seemed to me that people were having way to many problems with this unit and in addition to that, customer support was unresponsive. It scared me to the point that I canceled my order and started researching blu-ray players again, this time looking at both the professional reviews and user reviews. This is when the OPPO BDP-83 surfaced. This was the only unit that I could find with a sufficient number of user reviews that no one was complaining about its ability to play disks without problems and also people seemed to feel that their customer support was responsive to complaints. It seemed that the only complaints were that there were more expensive units with better audio/video quality. Like I said, I am not an audiophile or videophile so this was not an issue for me. My main concern was with getting a player that would reliably playback a disk, and if there were an issue, then I would like a responsive customer support to deal with. With that said, that explains why I purchased the more expensive OPPO BDP-83. The unit: When I recieve my OPPO BDP-83, I spent about 5 minutes with the setup of this unit. I didn't experiment with the settings, but instead just wanted to get the player up and running. My first impressions of this unit are very good. It was easy to setup, it worked just fine right out of the box, the video quality while playing back both, DVDs and BDs is very good, the audio quality is fine for me since I am only playing it thru my TV speakers, and most important to me is that it did not have any problem with any of the disks that I have tried to play. The remote: As a rule, I don't get very concerned about remote controls, but my first impression of the remote that comes with the OPPO BDP-83 is kind of neutral. The nice feature is that it is backlit. The negative is that, in my opinion, it just seems like a lot of buttons on a box. It doesn't seem like it would have been too difficult to group the buttons by either introducing a little space between the groups, or using some sort of color coding to group them. With that said, I should say that the remote works fine and as I have gotten use to where the buttons are that I use, I have no problems using the remote. Customer support: I have not had to contact customer support with an issue, but I went to their website to check for a firmware update and this is what I have found. I had the latest released firmware installed on my player when I got it, however there was a beta version of the firmware that address several issues, one of which was the incompatibility with a specific blu-ray disk. The date of both, the beta version and the release of this specific blu-ray disk was December 22nd. Now that really gave me the feeling that their customer support is responsive to issues. Conclusion: Yes, the OPPO BDP-83 player is expensive when my only real requirement was for a blu-ray player that worked, but I do not regret my decision to purchase this player. My research indicates that this is a reliable player with good customer support and nothing has happened since I have purchased this player to change my opinion about that.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2010 by B. A. Forer
Before I purchased this Blu-ray Player (the Oppo BDP-83) I owned a PS3. I also have several friends who own various Blu-ray Players including Samsung and Panasonic. Before I start the review let me say that all of these were connected to the TV with Monster HDMI 1000 cables into Sony XBR series televisions. I am writing this review mainly to assist those comparing current models - primarily those who own or are thinking of buying a PS3. First and foremost, now that I have been operating this Oppo player almost daily for the past 3 weeks I can make the following blanket statement: This Blu-Ray player does indeed live up to its promise in terms of visual quality; however, it also has more than enough small quirks to annoy those who were hesitant towards the $500 price tag. Is it better than the PS3? Visually - Absolutely. Performance - Hit or Miss. Here's where I will break this down into sections: Visuals: When I first purchased this player I changed the settings for 1080p, 16 x 9 ratio and made sure the settings were accurate as I went through the included manual. Then I put in a standard definition dvd. And...I was initially disappointed. The upscaling on newer films and older films including Ghostbusters, Batman Begins, Mad Max, and Harry Potter Order of Phoenix looked exactly the same as my PS3. My tv visual settings were left on Vivid for both players. After my initial shock, I came to the conclusion that at least it wasn't any worse. Then I put on a few cartoons for my daughters including: the Ducktales series and Dumbo. The colors and contrast were ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL. The colors were much richer and vibrant than those that had been displayed through the PS3. The outlines on characters were much bolder and the quality of the original tape was so well represented that I could actually see tape defects on older cartoons from the transition to dvd. After much more comparison I have found that upconversion for most standard dvds is very similar to the PS3 although anything with bright visuals (most noticeably cartoons) stands out amazingly when placed side-by-side. As for Blu-Ray playback I used Coraline, I am Legend and Band of Brothers. On all accounts the Oppo excelled, offering richer colors, greater depth and more accurate image representation. In some scenes, such as the lions in I Am Legend, the Oppo clearly showed a well defined computer generated animal whereas the PS3 was unable to generate the image to such a degree. The Panasonic and Samsung showed nowhere close to the same quality that this Oppo produces. Some images are so glass-like that it makes my tv look more fragile! Therefore, visually, if you want a stand-alone Blu-Ray player, go with the Oppo. However, if you will not be watching as many cartoons and still do not own a large Blu-Ray collection, the PS3 is not a bad choice. Hardware: The Oppo does have a few glitches in this category I am sure they will eventually work out. The company seems to have incredible support and customer service as I will later talk about. Several times I have tried to turn the player back on and no image is sent through HDMI. It seems that if you stop playback at certain locations (menus within menus i.e. special features) or at certain parts of the credits before the dvd loops, the player is unable to read back the disc. This has happened three times within three weeks and I have had to eject the disc, turn off resume, and reload the disc. The signal was sent properly thereafter. In addition, the audio between some menus and general playback is occasionally at very different sound levels even with DRC on (Dynamic Range Compression). I have tried having it on and off to no avail. It seems that they are encoded differently - I cannot figure it out. This is not a huge issue, but it is something that the PS3 did not do. The third point I would like to STRESS is that the "award winning upconversion technology" also pulls in a few extra frames from time to time in its upconversion process that leave one image stuck on the screen for a fraction of a second longer than other images in series. It looks like the dvd is sticking for a second and then resolves itself. I find this more often in cheaper produced dvds (never in blu-ray discs), but it is still something the PS3 did not do. At first I was annoyed, but then I realized that 1 small glitch in an opening title was still ok given the enhanced colors in the cartoons. It IS something you will notice from time to time on Standard dvds and almost always occurs during a transition from one shot to the next or a jump cut. Furthermore, as another reviewer stated, the fast-forward is somewhat slow on 1x, 2x and 3x. However, it goes to 5x, which seems to be about the same speed as a 2x or 3x on any other player. This is more than enough to fast forward within a scene because Blu-Ray has scene forward and back. Use the two in combination and you will not have any problem finding your location. In addition, keeping time on the outside of the unit makes things amazingly simpler. Load times are EXACTLY the same as PS3, almost always instantaneous although you will find a 5-10 sec load from time to time. This is MUCH better than the other aforementioned players. Despite these shortcomings, the picture quality is fantastic for a standalone player. If you wanted to play PS3 games, however, the only performance issue I had was an occasional game freeze (which never occurred on dvds). Presentation: The Oppo REALLY shines in its presentation. The entire unit is made from an etched black metal and feels very sturdy. The Led light on the front for time display also has a dimmer that with High, Low and Off for your preference. The remote is backlit and has several great features including zoom processed by the player itself for tvs that do not have that feature (or to use in combination with the one your tv has to enlarge a picture without cutting as much off). The zoom levels and automatic 16x9 are fantastic and do AT LEAST as good of a job as the PS3, although I believe it is somewhat better. The only problem I have found with the remote is that the LARGE buttons on it are somewhat difficult to press and must be depressed in the center for the player to read them. Pressing a button off to the side will turn on the backlight, but will not register with the Oppo even when directly in front of the unit. The unit also comes in a double thick cardboard box built specifically for the Oppo. The manual looks like what you would expect from a VERY HIGH CLASS startup company and features thick glossed paper and very explicit well versed instructions. The package also includes all necessary cables, standard AV and HDMI (although I already had Monster) and a tv/ bluray calibration disc for home theaters. I spent 9 hrs going through all settings with this disc, however, only to find that the standard settings on my tv seemed better. However, I admit that if you have a "professional" do this for you, then it may work correctly. I didn't think that $300 for a professional was necessary after seeing the quality I already had. All in all, from the time you get the Oppo in the mail until you view your first Blu-Ray you will be presently surprised. The system does have great visual, although a few minor problems keep it at a 4, in my opinion. More specifically, I would give this unit an 8.5/10. A very good choice now that I decided I would no longer be playing PS3 games, but not the "PLAYER TO RULE ALL PLAYERS" as some reviews have made this out to be. Please Note that through firmware upgrades, some problems may be remedied in the future. I have called customer service twice - both times I went directly to a representative who spoke clear English, sounded very professional and knowledgeable, and helped me without question. Never put on hold and never transferred through an automated service. That in itself was enough to make me decide that this was the Player to keep.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2009 by B. Cooper
Never heard of 'em. I was all set to buy either the Panasonic BD30K or the Sony Playstation 3 ... until my son told me not to do anything until I looked at the Oppo. Well, who the heck is Oppo? Turns out they are a company that sells their products via the internet. That's not a bad thing (Zvox is another such internet company, a speaker system company, and I found out first-hand that their products are very solid indeed). So I began reading the professional reviews on the Oppo, and read ... and read. I haven't read so many glowing reviews in my life. Even more surprisingly, EVERY review was glowing. They weren't just positive, every review was absolutely effusive in their praise, and I must have read nearly 20 reviews. The difference in viewing a dvd on the Oppo vs my older and trusty Panasonic is clearly visible, even to my untrained eyes (but then again, it should be ... my Panasonic is about 5 years-old, cannot up-convert, and costs a fraction of this unit). The up-converting ability of the Oppo does what is claimed (there must be something to the Anchor Bay VRS technology hype), while its blu-ray capability is truly top notch. Of course, not every dvd (or blu-ray for that matter) is created equal. Some are quite spectacular, while others less so. There are even some very bad dvds out there, so even an Oppo won't help much here (garbage in, garbage out). However, what this player has done is bring fresh life to my large dvd collection. They appear clearer, with more impact and definition. Is the up-converting technology as good as watching a blu-ray disk? No, but you'll find that most are pretty darn impressive. One example of what this machine is capable of is when there is a layer change. Too often these can be fairly long hesitations (sometimes as long as a second or more), and are very distracting. But not on the Oppo. These layer change pauses are often not noticeable or just barely noticeable. One such layer change occurring on the "LOTR - Return of the King" dvd was done at an inappropriate time and was very noticeable on my son's Sony (I counted the usual way ... did the, "one-thousand-one, one thou..."), which means it was almost a second and a half long. On the Oppo? We didn't see the pause, period, and we played that scene several times to try and detect it. We were both a bit stunned. As has been mentioned by almost everyone, this model is packaged with loving care (very Apple-like). So good is the packing that the box could probably fall off a truck and not damage the unit. As far as the looks of this unit are concerned, it has an industrial-type look that's a bit bland and muted for my tastes (and this coming from a guy who has 30 year-old McIntosh audio equipment), but it's a solidly built player with some heft and people seem to really like its understated and professional look. The transport mechanism also seemed solid and not flimsy or noisy (different reviews have different opinions, so perhaps this has been fixed -- Oppo seems to take customer comments very seriously ... unlike most manufacturers). However, the power cord did get dislodged when placing it in my cabinet (it easily pulls out). This is no big deal, but thought I should mention it. The remote control has large, back-lit buttons and I thought it was laid out nicely. The manual is first class all the way. I'm a video novice, but I found the manual very easy to understand, while the diagrams are all quite good. The Oppo bdp-83 does far more than I'll probably ever know. Please check out all the professional reviews on this machine, including its audio capabilities. Oppo provides a "Spears & Munsil" benchmark blu-ray disk to check out and modify the player's (and the TV's) video parameters. Anything bad about this unit? Honestly, I haven't found anything bad yet (it's almost a month old now). Unlike one reviewer, I thought the five levels of fast-forward and reverse was more than adequate for me (but I don't do a lot of searching). I do think the price is a bit steep (but similarly priced to the Panasonic BD30K). Yeah, I know there are dvd players that can cost a lot more, but these are players for purists. Let's face it, 500 bucks isn't exactly chump change these days so this model will appeal to a limited number of people. And prior to the Oppo bdp-83, the Sony Playstation 3 was the unit to judge "most" other blu-ray players (especially for speed ... i.e. ... time from insertion to actual playback), and the Playstation can sell for significantly less, is considered a top blu-ray player, and it also plays games. Still, this Oppo is one top-notch blu-ray / dvd up-converting player that plays a lot of formats and matches or betters the Playstation for "speed" (I think that's a first). You'll also find out that many of the professional reviewers have changed their reference player (the player that they judge all others by) from the Playstation to the Oppo. For me, it has performed as close to the hype as possible (a nearly impossible task, considering all the unabashed love for this machine). And even though I haven't as yet played with all its audio capabilities, I'm sold. To me this is clearly a special player, a 5-star player, so between 1 and 10, I give the Oppo a pretty enthusiastic 9. And even though I believe it is a bit over priced, I think it would be very difficult, if not impossible, to find a better, more versatile player at this point in time without coughing up serious dollars (high-end units from Marantz, Denon and others come to mind ... and of course, Meridian ... which is obviously just for the rich or famous -- try putting your head around Meridian Audio prices, especially the 20-30 grand 800 series dvd player!).
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Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2009 by dsrussell
This is my first Blu-ray player. After reading so many excellent reviews here on Amazon and other places online, I thought that the $499 was worth the price. As a matter of fact, Audioholics gave this player a rating of 120 out of 130 in their review. Also, there was a player for $3000 that was just this Oppo dropped to a different chassis, which clearly means that $499 is not a lot of money for what you get. [...] I play A LOT of CDs here (both CDs and SACDs, which is a very important feature to me), and I am extremely satisfied with the sound quality I am getting. I would like to thank Oppo for having SACD in their players. Usually people say SACD is a dead format. Maybe so ... but if companies like Oppo are having SACD in their players, and people like me enjoy playing SACDs (and still buy them), then maybe the format is not dead yet. I would like to see Amazon backing up this decision by having more SACD discs available, and with a more competitive price. Needless to say, the video quality is just superb with both BDs and DVDs thanks to the ABT2010 with VRS by Anchor Bay Technology onboard processor. I can't compare with other players because, as I said, this is my first. But I have a good eye and I can tell quality when I see it. The customer service is outstanding also. All you have heard and read is true. I emailed them before I even bought this player, with a couple of questions I had, and I received an answer from a real person in less than 6 hours. I highly appreciate that. Also, I upgraded the firmware by downloading the files from the internet to my USB Flash drive, and then by plugging the USB drive to the player. It was a very easy and smooth process. Finally, the packaging was also excellent, and Amazon as usual shipped this fast and in a safe box via UPS. The player came with two discs to calibrate both audio and video. It was helpful and easy to use them. I strongly recommend this player to everyone. If you can't spend $499, get the BDP-80 for $200 less, but do not expect the same superb video quality you get here. Thanks for reading.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2010 by Benjamin
With the hype surrounding a lot of new products in this fast-paced digital era, it's not uncommon to be disappointed by units that are hastily released into the market with bugs even from reputable manufacturers. But this OPPO BDP-83 really stands out in that it is cheap for an audiophile/videophile product while it provides state-of-the-art performance. You've already read about all the attributes: Fast load times for all disc formats along with great audio and video quality. I personally would buy this player just for the sound and picture qualities alone. The quick loading time is just very nice icing on the cake. The upscaling and de-interlacing performance on DVDs leave nothing to be desired. Connected to my Panasonic 50-inch G10 plasma, I find DVDs have very good clarity from my normal viewing distance (15 feet) even after being spoiled by Blu Ray movies and documentaries. Of course, with Blu Ray, this player really shines, especially when the player can display movies at their native 24P frame rate. When you see an image that looks real enough to touch, you know the OPPO is a keeper. Although I haven't fully explored the audio quality with my collection of CDs and SACDs, I'm sure I won't be disappointed because OPPO has already earned a reputation for consistently outstanding quality. If there are any features that are missing, they would be the ability to play VCDs and an S-video output. For most users, these are non-issues. But to me, universal compatibility is important and an S-video output would be preferable when transferring non-copy protected DVDs onto tape for relatives who still feel comfortable with their VCRs. Using the composite video output leads to unavoidable moire affects on certain video clips. For this reason, I still have my OPPO 980H universal DVD player connected to the system because it includes an S-video output and it can play VCDs. In any case, the OPPO BDP-83 gives digital-age consumers the same thrill that analog consumers got when they purchased a Nakamichi 1000 cassette deck back in 1973. Just as Nakamichi did back then, OPPO provides the winning ingredients of stellar packaging, presentation, and documentation along with accessories: The nice carry bag for re-packing the player, the extremely thorough multi-lingual users manual, big black box with high quality power cord and HDMI cable, remote with well-arranged and shaped buttons and switchable remote codes for existing owners of OPPO products (OPPO knew they'd have repeat customers), and of course the inclusion of a Blu Ray calibration disc for adjusting the TV adjustments for optimal viewing of the BDP-83's stellar images...the receipe is complete. Love it!
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Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2009 by vqworks
The Oppo BDP-83 blu ray player is probably the best built player on the market in its price range. The hardware feels very sturdy and reliable. Disc load times are excellent, as is picture quality and sound. From a 'build' standpoint, I don't believe a buyer could do better. That said, I returned my player due its minimalistic feature set. No streaming video of any kind with no firm plans to add any via a firmware update (exchanged emails with Oppo customer service). And no wireless. After having this player for a few days, I returned it and bought the LG BD-390. Picture and sound are comparable to the Oppo, but it also includes built-in wireless N and streams Netflix, YouTube, Vudu, and others. Its feature set is superior to the Oppo and costs $200 less. But this is not an LG BD-390 review. So back to the pros/cons of the Oppo. Pros: Superior build quality Fast load times Great picture/sound Cons: No streaming video w/no plans to add No wireless Expensive for feature set Overall I was disappointed with the lack of feature set and that's what drove my return. If you don't need or want that, I would highly recommend this player for anyone looking for a standalone player.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2010 by Fils
This is the way all products should be: great design, excellent user interface, solid construction, well-priced, backed by a company that actually stands behind its products - GREAT VALUE. Before I purchased the Oppo BDP-83 I did a lot of research on Blu-ray players. I had two main criteria beyond excellent Blu-ray disc viewing quality. I wanted to be able to stream Netflix and I wanted the player to offer excellent video upscaling for DVDs as I watch a lot of foreign and indie films, which are often not released on Blu-ray. Plus, most older movies are only available on DVD. Initially I was leaning toward one of the higher-end Samsung players, which got great reviews by the tech websites, but users skewered the 2009 Samsung players for quality and ease of use issues. Then I was leaning toward the top of the line LG player, which also got great reviews. As I read more I came across this company I had never heard of - Oppo. With more research, I discovered that all of Oppo's products have gotten amazing reviews, including by users who emphasized the support the company provides for its products. Unlike most of the other consumer electronics companies, Oppo continues to support its products after they release them with important and timely firmware updates. In the end, I decided I would rather pay a little more for a higher quality, supported product and sacrifice the Netflix streaming (which I get through the browser on my Mac mini HTPC). This was a great decision. The player is excellent. Since I purchased the player five months ago, I have updated the firmware three times (which over an ethernet connection is as easy as pressing a few buttons on the remote). I highly recommend this product! For those that are wondering if video upscaling of DVDs matters I can emphatically say it does. While few would notice the difference between a Blu-ray disc (1080 lines of vertical resolution) played on the Oppo vs. any good Blu-ray player (including the Samsung and LG players mentioned above), most/all would notice the difference with DVDs (480 lines of vertical resolution). This difference will look greater the larger the screen size. I have not done a comparison between the Oppo and other Blu-ray players, but the Oppo is considered one of the best at upscaling because of its Anchor Bay ABT-2010 chip, which are usually found in much more expensive Blu-ray players and other high-end AV equipment. I did play a DVD on my very good Sony ES circa 2004 DVD player (that doesn't upscale) to my 1080p HDTV and then played the same DVD on the Oppo - huge difference. The DVD was barely watchable played from the DVD player, but closer to Blu-ray quality played from the Oppo. On the Oppo, I would say the DVD looked like 720p HD vs. the 1080p HD of Blu-ray discs. While many Blu-ray players offer upscaling for DVDs there are quality differences to be aware of if you will still be playing DVDs.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2010 by Scott @ Amazon