[HiWire]

Hey gang,

I just happened to check the Oppo website a minute ago - they've finally added the 983!

It looks pretty good - I guess I'd be picking one of these up if I had a decent TV - or a TV at all. We'll see how long it takes for the modders to get working on this one...

HiWire

 

[gz76]

Nice.

I recall the earlier Oppo models needed to be modded to run on 240v. Good to see removable power cables and "Wide range universal power supply (~100V-240V, 50/60Hz AC)". Should make it more accessible. I haven't really been following their product offerings tho, so not sure how long they've been doing universal power supplies - maybe it's not a new thing.

 

[juniperlater]

I got kind of excited thinking this was a blu-ray. What is $200 better about this than my 980H?

 

[Nebby]

Now the true question is whether they left the test points in next to the dac

 

[gz76]

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Originally Posted by Nebby /img/forum/go_quote.gif Now the true question is whether they left the test points in next to the dac

Maybe you can tell from the photos?

Edit: Oh wait, they don't have hi-res shots of the circuitry.

 

[Nebby]

Quote:

Originally Posted by gz76 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Maybe you can tell from the photos? Edit: Oh wait, they don't have hi-res shots of the circuitry.

Yea, I just saw the images link after I posted. Doh.

http://www.oppodigital.com/dv983h/im...83h_inside.jpg

Can't really tell with the small picture, but the test points right below the two ribbon cables might be it.

 

[Tbln]

It's quite a well specified universal (except BluRay) player. Great for someone with a large existing SD dvd collection.

They seem to like it:

Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity - Oppo Digital DV-983H DVD Player

 

[emmodad]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nebby /img/forum/go_quote.gif Now the true question is whether they left the test points in next to the dac

question: I presume you're interested in test point access so you can do a little I2S tapping?

BTW, if you're not specifically focused on I2S; but are looking to access the 983's Mediatek processor digital output for use with your own DAC of choice: you can access the PCM via HDMI.

As with the 980H, Oppo has confirmed that the 983H outputs the following via HDMI:

CD @ 16/44.1
hardware-decoded HDCD @ 20/44.1 (thank you Oppo!)
DSD converted to PCM @ 24/88.2
DVD-A up to 24/192

I've been enjoying 20/44.1 hardware-decoded HDCD from my 980H to my DAC-o-the-moment and computer audio interface...... now just waiting for high-quality DACs with HDMI interfaces to make it somewhat less convoluted than the current hardware solution.

 

[HiWire]

Yes, it remains to be seen whether manufacturers think it's worthwhile to add HDMI to their DACs. As a child of the digital age - it makes sense to me. HDMI is the format of the future, since the older digital outputs (SPDIF, I2S, etc.) have no DRM/copy-protection. I don't know if HDMI output would add or subtract from a transport's inherent jitter.

 

[philodox]

I'll be getting one once I get settled in my new place.

 

[Nebby]

Quote:

Originally Posted by emmodad /img/forum/go_quote.gif question: I presume you're interested in test point access so you can do a little I2S tapping? BTW, if you're not specifically focused on I2S; but are looking to access the 983's Mediatek processor digital output for use with your own DAC of choice: you can access the PCM via HDMI. As with the 980H, Oppo has confirmed that the 983H outputs the following via HDMI: CD @ 16/44.1 hardware-decoded HDCD @ 20/44.1 (thank you Oppo!) DSD converted to PCM @ 24/88.2 DVD-A up to 24/192 I've been enjoying 20/44.1 hardware-decoded HDCD from my 980H to my DAC-o-the-moment and computer audio interface...... now just waiting for high-quality DACs with HDMI interfaces to make it somewhat less convoluted than the current hardware solution.

Yes, I am interested in the I2S points to output out to my DAC. In particular I want to have true digital out of the SACD audio

I am currently looking at the oppo 981 for this purpose, but if the 983 can do it too, I will definitely pick it up.

What are you using to process/access the PCM stream inside the HDMI? The licensing fees for HDMI have been rather cost-prohibitive

 

[emmodad]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nebby /img/forum/go_quote.gif Yes, I am interested in the I2S points to output out to my DAC. In particular I want to have true digital out of the SACD audio I am currently looking at the oppo 981 for this purpose, but if the 983 can do it too, I will definitely pick it up. What are you using to process/access the PCM stream inside the HDMI? The licensing fees for HDMI have been rather cost-prohibitive

1/ DSD, Oppo have confirmed that the 983H unfortunately does not provide the DSD stream over HDMI, only the 24/88.2 PCM downsampled version.

2/ PCM stream:

Oppo HDMI > Atlona AT-HDMI-DVI ---> vid out: DVI ---> video destination
Oppo HDMI > Atlona AT-HDMI-DVI ---> aud out: SPDIF coax ---> audio destination

several options wrt the HDCP-compliant video destination: HDCP-compliant HDTV's DVI input; HDfury > PC monitor; others. Of course you must have the video destination powered on.

This works w/ 24/192; if you only want up to 24/96, gefen makes some HDMI-DVI converter products (audio: TOS and IIRC coax outputs on various products). However, as of a short time ago, gefen steadfastly refused to confirm if their products will correctly pass 24/192. I even had time with a VP and he came back only with an "official" response that they "meet SPDIF spec..." Perhaps this was simply putting a stoic face on time until they are 24/192-confirmed....

Another option is a receiver with HDCP-compliant HDMI input which provides a dig out; I didn't investigate this path as my interest was to use my own choice of downstream audio equipment. However, IIRC I've seen postings that such creatures exist, think they were very high-end / pricey.

 

[HeadphoneAddict]

See, I was expecting DSD stream via HDMI, not PCM conversion

The ABT upscaler was the big feature people were waiting for, so no longer will an outboard upscaler be needed.

 

[HiWire]

Looks like it would be analog-out for me, then.

It wasn't really a deal-breaker, in my opinion, since I didn't plan on buying an outboard DAC. The improved picture quality is important, though.

 

[ted betley]

ok what would it take to go:

oppo---> some device ---> benchmark dac (in on rca or toslink) for 24/96 capability off of dvd/dvda/dad (or sacd)?