SandS Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 How much improvement over a oppo 103 with jvc 500 could you expect with normal bluray. I haven't had the chance to see 4K bluray in action yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betty boop Posted November 17, 2016 Author Share Posted November 17, 2016 3 hours ago, SandS said: How much improvement over a oppo 103 with jvc 500 could you expect with normal bluray. I haven't had the chance to see 4K bluray in action yet. should be exactly no improvement. the player is only coming in existence to add uhd blu-ray. for rest expect the same as previous models Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 (edited) 18 hours ago, said: should be exactly no improvement. the player is only coming in existence to add uhd blu-ray. for rest expect the same as previous models Not quite correct, the 203 has a completely new designed chip from Mediatek specifically designed for UHD. Unlike the other brands [Samsung,Panasonic] which use a modified Blu-ray chip Also it's reported they will play "Dolby Vision" Should it ever eventuate. Will it also handle MQA audio is another question entirely. Edited November 17, 2016 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwt Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 10 hours ago, blairy1503559527 said: Anybody know much about AKM DACs? And yes I suspect most people buying this would use it primarily as a transport? Any info on video processor? Will this do the magic to DVDs and now for UHD TVs BDs that we all know and love Oppo for? All things being equal Blairy [ie the analog stages] its good that Oppo have lost the cirrus dacs used for so long and gone to a newer multibit chip as used by onkyo avr's . the akm 4498 looks like a dac that will lend itself to aftermarket modification very well ; will be interesting to see if it has filter modification like the Panasonic - Quote Five Types 32-bit 8-fold Digital Filters http://www.akm.com/akm/en/product/datasheet1/?partno=AK4458VN The other nice thing is this 8ch dac is compatible with '" 2-Channel DSD 256 and Multichannel DSD 128, DSD 64 music" for those rare downloads presumably so not just lpcm All we know about the mediatek processor is that its not an add on like previous oppo's got with qdeo ; abt but is an all in one device ; oppo's mediatek chips in the past have been no slouches as audioholics once tested them to be very good iirc . Fingers x'ed they will perform like the 103/5d. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petetherock Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 The same AKM DAC was used in the 101, which I reviewed: http://peteswrite.blogspot.sg/2015/12/oppo-bdt-101ci-review.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackman1503561291 Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 On 16/11/2016 at 8:46 PM, blairy1503559527 said: http://www.mirandahifi.com/collections/frontpage/products/oppo-udp-203-4k-ultra-hd-blu-ray-player Under a $1000. I was surprised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oztheatre Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 4 hours ago, Blackman1503561291 said: Under a $1000. I was surprised. I agree, I was expecting at least a few hundred more than the panasonic, even 1500 rrp. That's a good price considering our dollar. Hope to have one in the new showroom soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandS Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 1 hour ago, oztheatre said: I agree, I was expecting at least a few hundred more than the panasonic, even 1500 rrp. That's a good price considering our dollar. Hope to have one in the new showroom soon. Are you planning a demo night or something Rich, for the new room and 4K. Any news on JVC's 4K laser PJ...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillviewer Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 I am keen on the MO as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Triode Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 (edited) Why buy this Oppo when you can get the Panny UB900 for $849? Does the Oppo do something that the Panny can't? Edited November 21, 2016 by Sir Triode Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betty boop Posted November 22, 2016 Author Share Posted November 22, 2016 11 minutes ago, Sir Triode said: Why buy this Oppo when you can get the Panny UD900 for $849? Does the Oppo do something that the Panny can't? and with the sammy at there abouts half that price again ? firstly with price, probably because the panny is your typical box mover style player (like the sammy) and over priced as you expect with a 1st gen machine. its already dropped quite a bit price wise from its unrealistic $1199 rrp. you are also comparing a street price obviously with a rrp of an oppo which is not really a good comparison to be making price wise. as players, with the oppo you are getting something to the level of build quality these box mover players wont match. you are also getting something that looks and works as a conventional player without the curve of the sammy and the blingy plastic flap of the pana...but hey maybe you like that kind of thing and non of this is important to you. now getting to capabilities the oppo is a universal player which the other options out are not. depends if somehing you are chasing or not. basically the oppo adds uhd play back to their previous gen players. it comes with HUGE street cred of previous lines. it is also a ground up design for uhd where as others so far are really blu-ray players and using some tech from TVs. oppo also have a strong rep of continuously developing wiht support via firmware updates etc. keep in mind these players are still very much 1st gen you are buying form any maker right now the oppo will likely have a mod kit as previous models have, the pana there still is no mod kit you have to rely on some website download and cross your fingers. the sammy does offer a mod kit but its pricey ! on the other side of the coin....players like pana and sammy will see heavier discounts through the box mover channels. whereas the oppo is going through the specialist retailers instead who likely will not discount as much and there is also the poorer value due to the import agent and the australia tax. the oppo could technically be bought from overseas as it is universal voltage however will probably be relying on a mod kit that isnt here as yet. other thing to consider is both the pana and sammy are basically here now both work so if happy enough with them buy. though if were you I would wait up a tad....see what the oppo is all about ... if unsure 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Triode Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 36 minutes ago, al said: and with the sammy at there abouts half that price again ? firstly with price, probably because the panny is your typical box mover style player (like the sammy) and over priced as you expect with a 1st gen machine. its already dropped quite a bit price wise from its unrealistic $1199 rrp. you are also comparing a street price obviously with a rrp of an oppo which is not really a good comparison to be making price wise. as players, with the oppo you are getting something to the level of build quality these box mover players wont match. you are also getting something that looks and works as a conventional player without the curve of the sammy and the blingy plastic flap of the pana...but hey maybe you like that kind of thing and non of this is important to you. now getting to capabilities the oppo is a universal player which the other options out are not. depends if somehing you are chasing or not. basically the oppo adds uhd play back to their previous gen players. it comes with HUGE street cred of previous lines. it is also a ground up design for uhd where as others so far are really blu-ray players and using some tech from TVs. oppo also have a strong rep of continuously developing wiht support via firmware updates etc. keep in mind these players are still very much 1st gen you are buying form any maker right now the oppo will likely have a mod kit as previous models have, the pana there still is no mod kit you have to rely on some website download and cross your fingers. the sammy does offer a mod kit but its pricey ! on the other side of the coin....players like pana and sammy will see heavier discounts through the box mover channels. whereas the oppo is going through the specialist retailers instead who likely will not discount as much and there is also the poorer value due to the import agent and the australia tax. the oppo could technically be bought from overseas as it is universal voltage however will probably be relying on a mod kit that isnt here as yet. other thing to consider is both the pana and sammy are basically here now both work so if happy enough with them buy. though if were you I would wait up a tad....see what the oppo is all about ... if unsure Thanks for the comprehensive reply Al. I've owned the Oppo 93 before but didn't like it's interface and slow IR remote response. Hopefully Oppo have improved these two things over the past few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betty boop Posted November 22, 2016 Author Share Posted November 22, 2016 8 minutes ago, Sir Triode said: Thanks for the comprehensive reply Al. I've owned the Oppo 93 before but didn't like it's interface and slow IR remote response. Hopefully Oppo have improved these two things over the past few years. not sure on IR response, not been the biggest fan of their interface either, however tends to just work and for typical disc replay not seen as a bother. if wanting a better interface I found the couple of cambridge players I've had to be better, however there is no word from cambridge on uhd players sharing the mediatek platform with oppo as they have done with previous players. no word from any of the other major non box mover brands on anything they have in the pipe line.... so not sure there will be much other options in the medium term... CES early next year might bring some other options. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahduck Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 I'm interested to join too.. Sent from my Game Boy Advance 32gb 4GLTE/WiFi using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quark Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 3 hours ago, Sir Triode said: Why buy this Oppo when you can get the Panny UB900 for $849? Does the Oppo do something that the Panny can't? 3 hours ago, al said: now getting to capabilities the oppo is a universal player which the other options out are not. depends if somehing you are chasing or not. basically the oppo adds uhd play back to their previous gen players. it comes with HUGE street cred of previous lines. it is also a ground up design for uhd where as others so far are really blu-ray players and using some tech from TVs. oppo also have a strong rep of continuously developing wiht support via firmware updates etc. keep in mind these players are still very much 1st gen you are buying form any maker right now t I feel the need to reiterate Al's comments about firmware updates. My experience with Panasonic is that you can say goodbye to firmware updates after 12 months, leaving the player unable to play newer discs. Whereas Oppo has issued firmware updates for years after releasing their players (I've got an 83 and a 95 both going strong). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiktokape Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 come on guys, for discussion on hardware, not for indication of MO interest. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landis1 Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 landis 205x3 thanks ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petetherock Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 come on guys, for discussion on hardware, not for indication of MO interest. ;) +1 I am sure the MO section will be a better place for deals. Let's save this thread for technical discussions, cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petetherock Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 https://www.facebook.com/SLT-Technologies-735282653252059/ https://www.facebook.com/OPPOdigitalsg/ It's coming :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petetherock Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 https://www.facebook.com/SLT-Technologies-735282653252059/ https://www.facebook.com/OPPOdigitalsg/ It's coming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pda_lover Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 https://www.facebook.com/SLT-Technologies-735282653252059/ https://www.facebook.com/OPPOdigitalsg/ It's coming :) Tempting....any indication on local price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petetherock Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 9xx, but for the show I think there will be a special price. Plus a free disc too :) Delivery by year end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJQ Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 i think best do not do special price. pre-order or hifi show or MO. all same price. you fix the best competitive pricing for SG. everybody enjoy. win win for everyone. the only difference is if you pre-order you get to enjoy it earlier than those who did not pre-order you have to wait. do not make the past mistake again by giving different pricing. Nobody likes that. another way would be prices stay the same, but you get different freebies. that way general community willing to accept the difference cause the main determinant is the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dXter Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 I cannot go leh.. no do MO here SLT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizardofoz Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 I doubt there will much of a difference in the show or mo pricing, but gifts might be a different matter as the show might have a different incentive criteria to generate show traffic as is often the case with these types of events. The mo by definition is often a bare bones option with respect to freebies. For those that don't or can't make it to the show the mo is your next best bet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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