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Post by Boomzilla on Dec 30, 2016 12:09:53 GMT -5
OK - So Oppo's bringing out their new "FLAGSHIP" 4K player sometime soon. The UDP-205 is supposed to be Oppo's best (and supposedly priced about $2.5K?). Which brings up a J-Lo-buttload-sized bunch of questions (which I'm hoping someone on this thread can answer). To wit: 1. Will the 4K content play on ANY 4K-capable TV, or are there a bunch of exceptions? 2. What DAC will the 205 use for surround mixes? What DAC for stereo? 3. Will the 205 have room-correction software, or will that have to be part of the external processor / AVR? 4. Presumably the 205 will pass HDMI content including soundtracks with Dolby Atmos encoding? 5. Will the 205 be completely zone free, so that owners won't have to hack the hardware to watch foreign discs? 6. Anything else I need to know that I don't? |
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Post by geebo on Dec 30, 2016 12:25:20 GMT -5
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Post by garbulky on Dec 30, 2016 12:27:42 GMT -5
Probably not region free.
You will need a TV that is HDMI 2.0 capable and also HDCP 2.2 capable for 4k content - most of the time like blu ray 4k.
If you don't have one of those then you will need the monoprice converter.
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Post by melm on Dec 30, 2016 12:28:04 GMT -5
1. Yes, any 4K TV HDMI 2.0/HDCP 2.2 capable, but if you want to see HDR 10 of Dolby Vision your TV must be able to display it.
2. Not announced as yet.
3. Doubt it. That's really in the domain of the processor it's attached to. I already have Dirac. Would not want to buy that or a similar system twice.
4. Yes
5. No. Oppo has never made such a player. However, 3rd parties make easy to install plug in devices that make the players region free. There are already solutions for the new UHD-203
6. Probably lots if you are like me.
Mel
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Post by brutiarti on Dec 30, 2016 13:17:48 GMT -5
It's nice to see that they replaced the semi-touch buttons with real buttons.
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Post by Boomzilla on Dec 30, 2016 13:38:09 GMT -5
Thank you kindly geebo - I hadn't thought to look there. |
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Post by stiehl11 on Dec 30, 2016 13:43:09 GMT -5
1. Yes, any 4K TV HDMI 2.0/HDCP 2.2 capable, but if you want to see HDR 10 of Dolby Vision your TV must be able to display it. Mel In researching TVs to replace my failing previous set, I found that there are SDR sets that can accept a HDR signal (they're also marked as HDR compatible). However, they lack the dynamic range to properly produce a picture that is HDR/Dobly Vision accurate. |
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Post by Boomzilla on Dec 30, 2016 13:59:17 GMT -5
Word is that OPPO is using the ES9038Pro DAC for the 205 - Same DAC as in the OPPO Digital Sonica: oppodigital.com/sonica-dac/The ES9038PRO SABRE DAC: www.esstech.com/index.php?cID=360 and www.esstech.com/files/7414/51...ief_121715.pdfThe ES9038PRO SABRE DAC is the flagship of the ESS PRO series. It sets a new benchmark for audio excellence with the industry’s highest dynamic range (DNR), up to 140dB, in a 32-bit, 8-channel DAC. The ES9038PRO was designed for premium home theater equipment including Blu-ray players, preamplifiers, all-in-one A/V receivers, and more. For serious audiophiles it provides the most immersive listening experience — bringing music to life. The ES9038PRO SABRE DAC also features ESS’ patented 32-bit HyperStreamDAC technology with-122dB total harmonic distortion plus noise (THD+N). The HyperStream architecture is responsible for both the outstanding sound quality of the ES9038 and the extremely low THD+N. A typical competitive, 32-Bit 8-Channel DAC using a delta-sigma architecture features-107dB THD+N (0.0004%), which when subjected to listening tests does not equal the clarity and sound stage of the ES9038PRO. Differentiating Hardware Features Full-scale manual/auto-gain calibration reduces device-to-device gain error Programmable volume control ramp-rate with +18dB option DoP to DSD decoder minimizes external processing Eight preset filters for maximum design flexibility Programmable functions Customizable output configuration: Mono, stereo, 8-channel output in current-mode or voltage-mode based on performance criterion Customizable filter characteristics: User-programmable filter allowing custom roll-off response Programmable THD compensation to minimize THD caused by external components |
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Post by pallpoul on Dec 30, 2016 14:14:08 GMT -5
I 'll stick to J-Lo's butt load, and leave the technical details to others boomzilla!!
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Post by mountain on Dec 30, 2016 14:51:33 GMT -5
Is there a pic of the udp-205? I just see the j-lo butt load. Sorry to any woman out there, I don't mean to be sexist, just don't tell my daughter, wife, and mother.
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Post by Jim on Dec 30, 2016 15:55:25 GMT -5
Finally, a Boomzilla post that most people can agree about.
Well, the photo choice at least.
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Post by monkumonku on Dec 30, 2016 16:30:57 GMT -5
Finally, a Boomzilla post that most people can agree about. You think so? Well how about you do a poll on that? Huh? (besides the picture, of course) |
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Post by garbulky on Dec 30, 2016 17:12:14 GMT -5
I'm at work and so I have to quickly scroll through all the a$$ so everybody doesn't look at me weird
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Post by dcg44s on Dec 30, 2016 23:39:14 GMT -5
$2.5K?Seriously,$2.5K? Bleep that,I'm out.
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Post by dust770 on Dec 31, 2016 2:59:53 GMT -5
$2.5K?Seriously,$2.5K? Bleep that,I'm out. No kidding, what's the difference for the extra 2k over the 203? |
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Post by Jim on Dec 31, 2016 4:04:05 GMT -5
Finally, a Boomzilla post that most people can agree about. You think so? Well how about you do a poll on that? Huh? (besides the picture, of course) I should. We haven't had a circular argument thread in a couple days. |
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Post by Jim on Dec 31, 2016 4:07:06 GMT -5
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Post by vneal on Dec 31, 2016 10:21:12 GMT -5
I heard $1999.99
I will get one
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Post by tasdom on Dec 31, 2016 11:02:42 GMT -5
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Post by klinemj on Dec 31, 2016 16:23:26 GMT -5
You think so? Well how about you do a poll on that? Huh? (besides the picture, of course) I should. We haven't had a circular argument thread in a couple days. In addition to the poll, please add a brail version of the photo... Mark |
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