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Post by davidl81 on Aug 11, 2018 21:12:08 GMT -5
Now that the Oppo has gone away what is the best UHD player for video on the market? All audio will pass through my Marantz via HDMI so I really only care about a good quality player. I have an AppleTV for streaming apps so that part is covered. It’s in my theater room and I don’t really need DV since any projector out now won’t support it.
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Post by creimes on Aug 11, 2018 21:51:39 GMT -5
Panasonic UB900 looks nice   |
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Post by dcg44s on Aug 11, 2018 21:55:37 GMT -5
I have not been keeping up with this but I hear that Pioneer has announced what looks like a premium player.
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Post by LCSeminole on Aug 11, 2018 22:02:00 GMT -5
The Panasonic DP-UB820 is supposed to be released in the US soon, and hopefully its top of the line brother, the DP-UB9000 will also follow.
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Post by LCSeminole on Aug 11, 2018 22:04:59 GMT -5
Panasonic UB900 looks nice I believe this model has already been discontinued(but still available in the market) to be replaced by the DP-UB9000, which at this time is uncertain for US release. |
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Post by dcg44s on Aug 11, 2018 22:06:42 GMT -5
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Post by creimes on Aug 11, 2018 22:13:02 GMT -5
Panasonic UB900 looks nice I believe this model has already been discontinued(but still available in the market) to be replaced by the DP-UB9000, which at this time is uncertain for US release. I can't keep up anymore haha  |
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Post by adaboy on Aug 11, 2018 22:42:04 GMT -5
SNY UBPX1000ES
I have it and it's been rock solid.
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Post by teaman on Aug 11, 2018 23:03:53 GMT -5
Panasonic UB900 looks nice I've had great luck with my Panasonic Bluray players. |
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Post by Gary Cook on Aug 11, 2018 23:36:31 GMT -5
A bit over a year ago I tossed up between the Oppo (which I had on loan from my cousin), the Panasonic (demo from the people I bought my last Panasonic BD player) and the Sony X800. I really couldn’t tell any difference in the video quality between the 3 of them on my Samsung panel. I ruled the Panasonic out early as I didn’t play SACD’s. So it came down to the Oppo or the Sony, for the same video performance and at less than1/3rd the price, the Sony was an easy choice. It’s worked perfectly ever since, no problems, had a couple of seamless wifi software updates, not that I noticed any difference.
I consider BD players to be one of the most disposable bits of gear in my system. So if I have to upgrade it in another year or so it’s not a big (financial) deal. I’ll just get a new one and move on.
Cheers
Gary
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Post by RichGuy on Aug 12, 2018 1:18:00 GMT -5
Yes the Panasonic DP-UB9000 looks like the one to watch as a good future Oppo replacement. It's scheduled to be released at the end of the year in the UK and hopefully we will be seeing them in the US soon as well Article link |
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Post by doc1963 on Aug 12, 2018 5:47:03 GMT -5
If I were looking for a UHD Blu-ray player today that compares favorably to the video performance and processing capabilities of my Oppo, there’s no doubt that the new Panasonic DP-UB820 would be my pick. Due to Robert Zohn’s relationship with Panasonic, Value Electronics already has them available for shipping (see HERE). Other vendors (like Best Buy) will be shipping by the end of this month. HERE is a review of the new player. |
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Post by musicfan on Aug 12, 2018 7:10:10 GMT -5
The Panasonic DP-UB820 is supposed to be released in the US soon, and hopefully its top of the line brother, the DP-UB9000 will also follow. Already is released. I replaced an Oppo 203 with it and it’s amazing |
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Post by novisnick on Aug 12, 2018 7:33:10 GMT -5
The Panasonic DP-UB820 is supposed to be released in the US soon, and hopefully its top of the line brother, the DP-UB9000 will also follow. Already is released. I replaced an Oppo 203 with it and it’s amazing You claim that its amazing, how so? If it does the dishes I’m all in! LOL But really, how does it out perform the Oppo 203? Thanks |
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Post by musicfan on Aug 12, 2018 7:39:50 GMT -5
Already is released. I replaced an Oppo 203 with it and it’s amazing You claim that its amazing, how so? If it does the dishes I’m all in! LOL But really, how does it out perform the Oppo 203? Thanks It’s tone mapping. The oppos never got to full p3 for color. Also the hdr slider on the Panasonic is great for adjustability. And it is dynamic. It alters the conversion of tone mapping based on how the disc is authored (number of nits) Oppo has tone mapping for hdr but it doesn’t work properly and probably never will |
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Post by novisnick on Aug 12, 2018 11:10:00 GMT -5
You claim that its amazing, how so? If it does the dishes I’m all in! LOL But really, how does it out perform the Oppo 203? Thanks It’s tone mapping. The oppos never got to full p3 for color. Also the hdr slider on the Panasonic is great for adjustability. And it is dynamic. It alters the conversion of tone mapping based on how the disc is authored (number of nits) Oppo has tone mapping for hdr but it doesn’t work properly and probably never will Thanks for your thoughts. 😁 |
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Post by davidl81 on Aug 12, 2018 11:23:47 GMT -5
The Panasonic DP-UB820 is supposed to be released in the US soon, and hopefully its top of the line brother, the DP-UB9000 will also follow. Already is released. I replaced an Oppo 203 with it and it’s amazing Did you purchase it through value electronics? BestBuy won’t get it till the end of the month. I’m not in a big rush though so I may just order it through Best Buy since I like being able to do a local return if there is some issue on it. |
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Post by musicfan on Aug 12, 2018 12:17:49 GMT -5
Already is released. I replaced an Oppo 203 with it and it’s amazing Did you purchase it through value electronics? BestBuy won’t get it till the end of the month. I’m not in a big rush though so I may just order it through Best Buy since I like being able to do a local return if there is some issue on it. Yes I did. Outstanding customer service from VE |
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Post by Gary Cook on Aug 12, 2018 15:54:10 GMT -5
If I were looking for a UHD Blu-ray player today that compares favorably to the video performance and processing capabilities of my Oppo, there’s no doubt that the new Panasonic DP-UB820 would be my pick. Due to Robert Zohn’s relationship with Panasonic, Value Electronics already has them available for shipping (see HERE). Other vendors (like Best Buy) will be shipping by the end of this month. HERE is a review of the new player. Not sure if it’s important but I rejected the Panasonic’s because they don’t play SACD’s. Cheers Gary |
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Post by AudioHTIT on Aug 12, 2018 19:57:29 GMT -5
If I were looking for a UHD Blu-ray player today that compares favorably to the video performance and processing capabilities of my Oppo, there’s no doubt that the new Panasonic DP-UB820 would be my pick. Due to Robert Zohn’s relationship with Panasonic, Value Electronics already has them available for shipping (see HERE). Other vendors (like Best Buy) will be shipping by the end of this month. HERE is a review of the new player. Not sure if it’s important but I rejected the Panasonic’s because they don’t play SACD’s. Cheers Gary Right, SACD is one thing that distinguishes the Oppo’s and Sony’s. So OP needs to decide if that’s part of replacing an Oppo. |
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