Meridian Unplugged - Powered by MrTechGuy.co.uk Forums Discussion HiFi & HT Chat Oppo BDP-93

I have recently purchased this player as a replacement for a modded BDP-83. Not sure how many other people here have done the same, but I am mightily impressed with the new unit which to my ear improves considerably on its predecessor as a transport. Notably:

1. The 93 has a much improved drawer mechanism.
2. Dual HDMI outupts solve my HD621 sink problem (no longer have to leave a downstream device on).
3. As a digital transport, the 93 does not appear to have the slight harshness that characterized the 83 (in my system, at least).
4. Styling is most definately a step up
5. The 93 does not have the 7.1 bug that still exists in the 83 (although fixable eventually with a firmware update)

Given its service as a digital transport, it is hard to imagine that it will be worth spending double on the BDP-95.

Anyone else have experience with this player.

Simon

thanks for the writeup Simon. I have no experience with it but I would consider making the upgrade. One thought for HDMI sync issues- check out the "Gefen toolbox" HDMI splitter- I need to generate 2 HDMI signals out of my Kaleidescape player and this does the trick- its really excellent.

Thanks Simon
Any noticeable differences when playing Bluray Discs and Outputting 1080p/24 and Lossless 5.1 Soundtracks???

Oops, should have said 'audio transport' in the first sentence of my post as I've not yet had a chance to really put this unit through its video paces (other than to confirm that the Toy Story 3 7.1 dicrete track does not distort). I'd be shocked if there were any video differences - but stranger things have happened so I'll report back shortly.

Yes, I have one, bought in the US to play Region A Blurays (as making my Sony all-region mean a chip change and costs almost as much as an Oppo...), and eventually for DVD-A and SACD multichannel.

I've done some tests with both playing CD into my 568.2MM via SPDIF, and couldn't hear much if any difference: the Sony perhaps has the lead but it's a small difference and may be imaginary. One day I'll get an HD621 and test the HDMI outputs but it's not a priority for me now.

Day-to-day the Sony is far superior: no bugs and much smoother general operation and handshaking. But then it cost three times as much, so it should be.

The Oppo looks great but the flush buttons are impossible to find without look at them.

The Sony is a nice player but has one HUGE disadvantage for those of us with a separate video processor: no source direct! Makes the Sony line a non-starter for me.

I didn't actually even notice the flush buttons. Fortunately the BDP-93 comes with a remote

My Oppo BDP-93 arrived today. I have read somewhere about a new firmware update that has just been or is about to be released by Oppo. If this is true, are the current units being shipped with the update?

Latest FW version is below. Just compare with what's on your player (setup menu>device setup>firmware information). If it's not the same you can update it.

Main Version: BDP9x-38-0126
Loader Version: CN0500
Sub Version: MCU93-06-1008

Avii

I just got my BDP-93 on Monday. It came with a firmware update disc, but even that one was not the most current. Just connect an ethernet cord and tell the unit to look for a more recent update. Then follow the on-screen instructions. Easy.

I've had a 93 for a few weeks, and I'm very pleased with it so far. Audio-wise (analogue or digital) its not very exciting, but is a worthwhile stepforwards from the 83. Its rather more refined, measured and relaxed. Video performance is more impressive - competes head-on with the best.

nick

Do you mean when outputting 1080p/24 from a Bluray Disc or another resolution from a BD or DVD??

The remote is the clunkiest I have seen in years.

This thread seems to be overlapping a bit with the other one.