It's coming!!!

http://www.oppodigital.com/uhd/

Was shown at CEDIA:

I am wondering about DACs and video processor. I expect the best from OPPO and rumor has it $499.

Do we know the model number? If OPPO runs true to form there will be two models.

If I had to take a WAG this should be the Model 113 with the 115 right behind it at three times the price for those who want their top level offering.

UDP-203 and it lists for $499.00.

If that is the case we should be able to expect the 205 at some point soon.

With the 203 at $499. the 205 will be $1,500. give or take a few to stay inline with recent generations of their product.

I wonder what will become of Darbee? I was not a fan of the Darbee effect but others liked what it did. To my eyes even at the lowest settings Darbee made the display look like an image that had been overprocessed in photoshop. I tried a 103D when OPPO offered trade up deals and sent it back.

The OPPO rep at CEDIA seemed to indicate that the Darbee product would be integral to the 205 along with DAC and video processor upgrades to lure the "philes". The upgraded version will likely be 2-3 times the standard version. The current price point is $499 but could change in the next few months. They expect it to be available before spring. I have my card ready for one right now. When they first came out with the 105 it was priced right at twice the cost of the 103. Since Darbee is now part of the upgraded decks I would expect the new unit to be priced at a similar level with what now exists. That assumes they haven't included some other goodies.

Several other companies are bringing out their players and are hundreds cheaper but they don't have OPPOs commitment to customer service. Last year I had to send my 103 in because the disc tray would not open. They paid to have it shipped both ways and fixed it for free. They also checked it throughout for any other issues and made sure the latest version of firmware was installed. I got it back and it looked like they sent my a brand new unit completely repackaged and all in about a week.

The OPPO rep at CEDIA seemed to indicate that the Darbee product would be integral to the 205 along with DAC and video processor upgrades to lure the "philes". The upgraded version will likely be 2-3 times the standard version. The current price point is $499 but could change in the next few months. They expect it to be available before spring. I have my card ready for one right now. When they first came out with the 105 it was priced right at twice the cost of the 103. Since Darbee is now part of the upgraded decks I would expect the new unit to be priced at a similar level with what now exists. That assumes they haven't included some other goodies.

Several other companies are bringing out their players and are hundreds cheaper but they don't have OPPOs commitment to customer service. Last year I had to send my 83 in because the disc tray would not open. They paid to have it shipped both ways and fixed it for free. They also checked it throughout for any other issues and made sure the latest version of firmware was installed. I got it back and it looked like they sent my a brand new unit completely repackaged and all in about a week.

Cannot argue with the customer service from OPPO. I have not had the issue with mine but have heard several owners discuss trays not opening. Did they give you any idea what might have caused it to not open? I have not heard anyone who had the issue complain of any lack of service. We have been happy with the OPPO and will most likely buy another somewhere down the road.

As long as my Samsung plasma hangs tough 4K is not a priority though any new gear will have the capability.

The BDP83 had the issue for about a year. Sporadically it would take several iterations before it would open. OPPO had a workaround where if you left a disc in the tray the issue did not occur. Finally mine just would not open at all. I initially thought it was due to a drop from about ten feet while we were moving to NC (it was in its original packaging thankfully). But it worked fine for several years after the fall so I don't think that was the cause. I had seen that the issue existed but the work around was a puzzle. OPPO never said but I am sure someone knows.