Thanks for the comments about the firmware updates for the BDP83. I do have the network connection, and check about once a month manually. Last I checked, about the beginning of May, I had the most current updates.
Cheers!

Unless you manually load a public beta (using USB or CD), the network update will keep you current with production firmware only. That's not a bad thing, mind you. Just want you to be aware that if you want to use the public betas, you'll need to load one via USB. After that, you can use the network update and you'll have the latest every time (either public beta or a "beta"-tagged copy of production).

OPPO OPPO everywhere! :p... lol

So is there a current list of features that the 998 definitely WILL have?... or are we still too early?

(Apologies if this has been mentioned already)

I would like to see DSD to analogue direct in the 998, i.e. accepts DSD over HDMI and processes with NO conversion to PCM before the DAC stage.

This feature needs a true DSD-capable DAC e.g. ESS Sabre32 or similar.

You ought to be used to OPPO discussion by now.

We do have at least a partial list from the original announcement:

• Multiple 3D-Ready, HDMI 1.4 inputs and outputs, including a front panel jack for connection to digital cameras and camcorders.
• On the audio side, Dolby Volume, Dolby PLIIz, high-performance DACs and balanced audio outputs.
• Also on the audio side, our commitment to the Trinnov Optimizer has not changed. We have heard and evaluated Trinnov and assure you that it is the real deal: far ahead of any room correction system we have ever heard, at any price. With this new product, we will implement Trinnov so that it works the way it is meant to be used - and heard! Trinnov is fully on-board with our plan, and they are now exchanging details with our engineering teams.
• On the video side, there will be state-of-the-art video processing and scaling when you want it, and full bypass when you don't. The interface and menu system will be straightforward, easy to use and powerful, all at the same time.
• Direct USB software upgradeability without the need for direct connection to a computer or the need for any loader programs. You'll simply download the new software to a USB drive when needed, plug it into the front panel, and the processor will take it from there.
• Barring any unforeseen complications or component price increases, this new processor will be close to the price range of the Model 997.
• $200 credit for past Outlaw processor customers will still be valid on this new unit.

I don't think we'll see more than that for a while.

Sometimes you need a break from all that man.
OPPO is so popular now... infiltrating all the roads, alleys, cracks and crevices of the internet.
That's a good thing though.
When a company like OPPO does something so well, you want to be a part of it, and you want to spread the word too.
For the same reasons, my interest has also now been sparked by Outlaw.

Those are some pretty nice features for the 998 so far though.
The part underlined kinda gives me goosebumps (in a good way).

It is remarkable how widespread awareness of OPPO's products has become. As for the Trinnov stuff, I'm also very curious...

I'd say oppo's becoming the standard kit for almost everyone in the ht arena..

more speculations to come by the looks of it..

HiFi too, they do a great job with SACD and DVD-A also!

Does anyone know if the USB connection on the 998 can be used with the iPhone for audio and video performance?
example youtube