Originally Posted By kiwiaudio
I tried changing hdmi audio output in the Oppo from Auto to Bitstream, and then to pcm. Failed in both cases !
Tried another disc of course with no problems.
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So the problem is intermittent or depends upon the disc? I agree that you should try a firmware update if yours is behind. My situation was different as the popping sound happened with both my OPPO 203 and 83 so the 976 was suspect. In your case other players accept and play the discs so it sounds like the OPPO. Their repair services are still available so I'd open a ticket with them to see what they think might be the issue.
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