OPPO's BDP-80 Blu-ray/SACD/DVD-A player - coming 1/25/10!

If this could stream Netflix it would be a slam dunk!

 

Yes. $2000.

 

So are we to assume that the Cambridge Audio player will be a rebadged Oppo?

 

1 Gb storage? That's something the 83 doesn't have... I think...

 

It would be more appropriate for me to suggest that one check the back panels/menus etc, and draw your own conclusion.

Yes, the BDP-83 has 1GB of onboard storage for BD-Live.

 

We'll have to see if Cambridge Audio simply rebadges the Oppo or uses the template and makes certain modifications.

 

Wow! Now I am facing a real conundrum--BDP-83, BDP-83SE, or BDP-80? I am still waiting to see if Blu-ray is anything more than a "flash in the pan" before I purchase one, but for sure it will be an Oppo.

 

Don't wait too long. Blu-ray's already been around for 3.5 years. You're missing out on some extraordinary sound, video and capabilities (DNLA streaming for BDP-83).

 

Well, for now, my Oppo 980H is certainly tiding me over!

 

This is good news for my needs. I currently have two dual players (Samsung 5k in the HT; LG BH200 in the basement). If they ever die (or maybe sooner if I get itchy!) I'll replace the Samsung w/ an 83 (for presumably slightly better PQ on DVDs) and the LG w/ the 80 (because it's used on a smaller TV w/ no external sound system).

I'll be interested to read detailed comparisons of PQ and any possible HDMI glitches. For example, I currently have an Oppo 980 in the HT for DVDs and music; on SACDs it's silent for the first 5 seconds of the first SACD disc I insert. I know that's an HDMI issue between the Oppo and my Marantz AVR, and it would be nice to know if it's been solved w/ Oppo's BD players.

Doug

 

A few questions: Will it work with the wireless network I have set up on my Mac, or is it PC compatible only? Does it have a memory feature that allows it to restart a movie where you stopped it, even after taking the disc out? How quiet is the unit mechanically in operation?

The price certainly looks good considering the features.

 

The wireless features is an add-on accessory from OPPO. Out of the box, it has a standard ethernet port. Yes, it should work fine on Mac or PC networks.

Yes, it has resume for up to 5 discs (at least). Resume does not work on Blu-ray discs with Java (that's several!).

Unit is very quiet.

 

Thanks. One more thing. Can you comment on SACD sound quality through the analog outputs?

 

I think I'm supposed to wait until Monday (first units shipping).

 

It looks the main differences on the new cheaper player are:

http://www.oppodigital.com/blu-ray-bdp-80/blu-ray-BDP-80-Compare.aspx

1. ) SACD analog output is from a PCM source (not DSD)
2. ) No DVD 24p conversion
3. ) No IR ports
4. ) Plastic instead of heavy gauge brushed aluminum

 

No Anchor Bay/VRS upconversion and video processing for DVD & Blu-ray.

 

Good price point but I would rather have the BD83.

 

Amen.

 

The BDp-80 does not upconvert DVDs to 1080?

 

I think it does, but not as well as the 83 does with the Anchor Bay processor.

 

Can anyone comment on the loading time? Oppo says that it is as fast as the BDP-83. I've never played with the 83, and so I have no frame of reference. I do have Oppo 981, whose loading time is acceptable. Thanks.

 

In a month or two when the budget permits, I'm gonna get an 80 or 83. That leaves me plenty of time to play eeny, miney, moe....

 

Number one is a showstopper for me.

 

Available in UK/Region2/B whatever?

 

www.220-electronics.com might get this player available all region hacked with hardware, or you can buy a hardware kit on eBay to do this yourself, and on Oppos, there usually are remote control hacks for all region DVD, but the hardware hack is for playing Blu-Ray all region.