The DV-983H boasts Anchor Bay video processing, 7.1-channel audio, and 1080p HDMI upconversion.
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The smoke is still clearing from the format war. Those still seething at Sony or not ready to jump on the Blu-ray bandwagon can spend a wad of hard-earned cash on Oppo’s new upconverting DVD player.
“We’ve leveraged our years of experience in up-converting technology, not to mention the latest innovations from leading video and audio partners, to release our most powerful, highest-performing player yet,” said Jason Liao, vice-president of product development at OPPO Digital. “Home theatre enthusiasts can enjoy their DVD and music collections at a whole new level with the DV-983H before investing in an entirely new Blu-Ray library.”
That does sound enticing, but some might still find the $399 price tag for the DV-983H hard to swallow, when Toshiba doorstops/HD DVD players are plentiful for cheap.
However, this unit has its share of merits. The DV-983H boasts Anchor Bay VRS (Video Reference Series) video processing, 7.1-channel audio and 1080p HDMI upconversion. Other highlights include aspect ratio conversion and multi-level zooming, which allows users to stretch to full screen or crop the unsightly black borders.
Supporting USB content as well as Kodak Picture CD, Windows Media Audio and other music/video/picture CD formats, the DV-983H is available today from Oppo and authorized resellers.
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Sorry, but at that price it’s only going to attract A/V geeks.
I highly doubt this will be a huge improvement over their previous players. It’s still 480 resolution, no matter what processor you use.
Now, if they were offering a Blu-ray player, with that processor at $399, I would snatch it up in a minute.
$399, is way too much for a great DVD player.
Bigbrain28: Their last 3 DVD players had HDMI outputs, so you are about 3 years behind, LOL.
One thing you can count on is the audio performance. It will knock a $2000 denon players socks off. Just wait for the reviews in the coming months.
What you all are missing is that it supports SACD and DVD-Audio. Obviously of no concern to much of the market. But for the 10-100 million people who have not bought into HDM yet, and for the 12 or so people who still love listenable music (sorry for the cynicism - but MP3 is not comparable to analog or SACD/DVA - and even CD is not so great) - this is a hot item. Apparently great video, great product line and support reputation , and great audio. All for about $1000 to $2000 less than the similar Denons.
I agree, but just wanted to confirm that yes… the unit does have HDMI.
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Danm- Make my Home Theater System pretty crappy. I have a 46 inch LCD Samsung… 
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Matt, you aren’t getting it. All of this is for AV Geeks. The only thing that isn’t, is the BR’s given away with (or sold with) TV’s, and those sold by (walked into the store with) Geeks to their friends. No normal people buy anything beyond the big stacks of boxes in Wal-Mart, Circuit City, Best Buy etc. Given that, Oppo has been doing a decent business selling to Geeks, as has Denon’s high line - which is particularly expensive. And others. Besides, to many people who like their systems, $400 is nothing at all. Just another charge or a few big bills. I am lucky enough to not have to think twice about a $400 piece of equipment - and there’s a lot of people like me. We like music and video and we’ve been working for 20-30 years.
Oh and as for that only 480 - watch a good SD-DVD on a good 1080p TV and till me it sucks. It doesn’t - in fact it looks a lot better than those trumped up SD-BR demo’s Sony like to scam with. And a good upconverter takes it even closer to HD. You can be precise, but it is still quite watchable AND has LOTS of features.