Pars Posted June 21, 2021 Report Posted June 21, 2021 Oops, sorry. No, I got the unit in fine shape. I like it very much! That said, I don't use it a lot as I haven't been playing DVDs/Blurays much lately.
recstar24 Posted June 21, 2021 Report Posted June 21, 2021 I can’t remember the last time I’ve spun a disc on my oppo 103. I’m basically using it as a video hdmi upscaler for my little xfinity flex streamer and essentially as a preamp for the 2nd rig
blessingx Posted June 21, 2021 Report Posted June 21, 2021 Is this where I mention all the Amazon Prime Day Blu-Ray deals going on today? https://www.amazon.com/Alfred-Hitchcock-Classics-Collection-Blu-ray/dp/B08CPLM17C/ref=sr_1_5?crid=1WXJIM6W2RCWR&dchild=1&keywords=hitchcock+collection&qid=1624296829&s=movies-tv&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&sprefix=Hitchcock%2Coffice-products%2C211&sr=1-5
blessingx Posted November 25 Report Posted November 25 On 7/18/2008 at 6:16 PM, boomana said: Totally OT, since I don't even know what a blu-ray player really is, but this is really my pet peeve: recommend me. That's just soooo wrong. Recommend you to what? Recommend you to whom? Here are better option: Recommend a blu-ray player for me, or recommend a blu-ray player to me, or even please make a recommendation, blah blah blah. I feel much better now So I'm lookin' for a Blu-ray player with 4K playback in 2024. I'm kind of afraid to ask , but anyone fond of a 4K player that I should take a look at? The leading contender seems to be the Panasonic DP-UB820-K (aka "The UB820").
TMoney Posted November 25 Report Posted November 25 The video game consoles (Xbox or PlayStation) both work great for the occasional movie on 4k blu ray.
Grahame Posted November 25 Report Posted November 25 Good round up here https://www.techradar.com/news/video/the-best-4k-blu-ray-players-you-can-buy-right-now-1321481 But wouldn't you rather scratch that retro tech collectors itch and track down a discontinued Oppo ? Say the UDP.205 Imagine if Leica used to make a 4K blu ray player.
blessingx Posted November 25 Report Posted November 25 (edited) 1 hour ago, TMoney said: The video game consoles (Xbox or PlayStation) both work great for the occasional movie on 4k blu ray. Thanks. I'll likely never use gaming side though (last system was ColecoVision). 39 minutes ago, Grahame said: Good round up here https://www.techradar.com/news/video/the-best-4k-blu-ray-players-you-can-buy-right-now-1321481 But wouldn't you rather scratch that retro tech collectors itch and track down a discontinued Oppo ? Say the UDP.205 Imagine if Leica used to make a 4K blu ray player. Thanks for the breakdown. The Oppo is like the Rio Karma of Blu-ray players, right? Edited November 25 by blessingx
TMoney Posted November 26 Report Posted November 26 For sure, but because it is a gaming console with tens of millions of units in the field manufacturer support will be first class. They also make nice streaming boxes for TVs without built in apps. Mine is basically a streaming boxes at this point as I do my gaming on PC. 1
Aura Posted November 27 Report Posted November 27 (edited) On 11/25/2024 at 3:42 PM, blessingx said: So I'm lookin' for a Blu-ray player with 4K playback in 2024. I'm kind of afraid to ask , but anyone fond of a 4K player that I should take a look at? The leading contender seems to be the Panasonic DP-UB820-K (aka "The UB820"). have an 820, use it a lot, easy recommendation. from what i recall the gaming consoles either have incompatibility (PS5 with Dolby Vision) and/or experience the 100GB playback issues. 820 remains the best value player that handles everything from playback format to disc type/size. Edited November 27 by Aura 1
Grahame Posted November 27 Report Posted November 27 @blessingx When you have decided on your player, you may want to stock up on physical disks, before they go up by 25% https://www.reddit.com/r/4kbluray/s/KTp3KdbUzJ Assuming they aren't scratched. https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=357027 https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=343923&page=3 1
Wmcmanus Posted November 27 Report Posted November 27 (edited) Did this same search a couple of years ago, and the Panasonic UB820 for $400 (ish) seemed to be the clear winner from a value perspective. But they also make a reference-level player for $1k (ish), Panasonic UB9000. Essentially is has the same video and audio quality as the 820, but said to maybe be slightly better in certain nebulous ways, forget which and why. The main difference is that it's built like a tank and looks and feels like a proper high end audio system component. Of course I bought one of each, like I do. But they're in totally different locations and connected to totally different TVs and systems. I never did A/B them. Duh!! Those who have compared them seem to think that the 9000 may be slightly better. Which likely means better at feeding your placebo and ego needs. But the 9000 sure is a nice piece of gear, and probably worth an extra $100 or $200 for that. If it was $600, maybe a logical case could be made for it. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07Q2GXYRG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1#customerReviews Edited November 27 by Wmcmanus 1
blessingx Posted November 28 Report Posted November 28 Thanks all of you. It seems unless you go up to $1K+ (that UB9000, Magnetar Oppo clone, etc.) it really comes down to the Panny UB820 or Sony X800M2. Unless Sony's better build quality or additional audio support like SACDs are the goals, everyone is leaning Panasonic for auto-Dolby Vision and more reliable 4K playback. And Black Friday (everyday!) sales bring them closer together in price. If anyone has any thoughts on I having that all wrong please let me know. I hereby swear I have zero interest collecting Blu-rays (I'm saying this as much for myself as to you), but will pick up career box sets of favorite directors or films missing from streaming. Plus I have a bunch of old Criterion DVDs* and no way to play them. Now to see as we approach Xmas and my birthday if my family has caught on to all the not exactly subtle hints about that Akio Jissoji set. * 1
HiWire Posted November 28 Report Posted November 28 (edited) The now-discontinued Sony UBP-X1100ES is supposed to be quite good, too, with a few quirks regarding HDR10+ support (I have the previous non-4K version, the Sony UHP-H1). Worth looking for used in good condition or new old stock - it has SACD playback and analog outputs with excellent sound quality. Edited November 28 by HiWire 1
Grahame Posted December 2 Report Posted December 2 @blessingx "The Holy Grail of Blu Ray Players Is Finally on Sale and I'm Not Waiting Until Cyber Monday to Buy It" https://www.cnet.com/deals/the-holy-grail-of-blu-ray-players-is-finally-on-sale-and-im-not-waiting-until-cyber-monday-to-buy-it/ 1
blessingx Posted December 3 Report Posted December 3 (edited) 18 hours ago, Grahame said: @blessingx "The Holy Grail of Blu Ray Players Is Finally on Sale and I'm Not Waiting Until Cyber Monday to Buy It" https://www.cnet.com/deals/the-holy-grail-of-blu-ray-players-is-finally-on-sale-and-im-not-waiting-until-cyber-monday-to-buy-it/ Thanks much. I actually picked it up yesterday, along with three Michelangelo Antonioni films (they'll probably never release a Blu-ray box set at this point), but that makes me feel even better (was still debating on the Sony UBP-X800M2 and its SACD support). Now to plug it into my old 1080 TV. Kinda strange it dropped another $50 from Friday. Edited December 3 by blessingx 1
Grahame Posted Friday at 04:15 AM Report Posted Friday at 04:15 AM 4K or "4K" ? https://www.howtogeek.com/4k-blu-rays-have-an-ai-upscaling-problem-buyer-beware/ 2 1
Grahame Posted Sunday at 05:42 PM Report Posted Sunday at 05:42 PM Discs, we don't need no stinkin' Discs! https://www.techradar.com/televisions/home-theater/kaleidescape-strato-v-movie-player-review
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