petetherock Posted December 4, 2012 Posted December 4, 2012 This will be a series of posts on the BDP 105. You can see my initial review of the 103 here: http://peteswrite.bl...103-review.html First the unboxing: This player comes CODE Free for DVD, and the region free mod will come later.
petetherock Posted December 4, 2012 Author Posted December 4, 2012 Some links: AVS forum: http://www.avsforum....5-owners-thread My previous review of the 103 http://peteswrite.blogspot.sg/2012/11/oppo-bdp-103-review.html
petetherock Posted December 4, 2012 Author Posted December 4, 2012 First the specs and blurb from the Oppo website: http://www.oppodigit...lu-ray-bdp-105/ High Definition Video and Audio from All Sources. The OPPO BDP-105 is designed from the ground up with components optimized for enhanced analog audio performance. The OPPO BDP-105 features an all-new analog audio stage powered by two ESS Sabre32 Reference Digital-to-Analog Converters (DAC), balanced (XLR) & unbalanced (RCA) dedicated stereo outputs, a Toroidal linear power supply, and asynchronous USB DAC input. These high-grade components are housed in a rigidly constructed metal chassis and work together to deliver exceptionally detailed and accurate sound quality along with reference quality video. Features Uniquely Better: 4K Up-scaling - Enhance the home theater experience with four times the resolution of Full HD 1080p by up-scaling all video sources to 4K (3840 x 2160) output resolution. 2D to 3D Conversion – Take your standard DVD, Blu-ray, and other video content to the next dimension by converting them into 3D with the simple press of a button. The BDP-105 can also adjust the depth and eye convergence levels to suit your personal preference. Dual HDMI Inputs – Connect external devices such as set-top boxes and network streaming devices to take further advantage of the excellent audio and video processing functions by the BDP-105. The BDP-105 offers two HDMI inputs, one on the front and one on the back, and the front HDMI input doubles as an MHL input. USB Asynchronous DAC – By bypassing the low fidelity, poor quality DAC of traditional computer soundcards, the BDP-105 turn any computer into a high performing multi-media source by converting digital audio to analog through the ESS Sabre32 Reference DAC. If your computer can play it, the BDP-105 can convert it to analog. Coaxial/Optical Inputs – For additional convenience and flexibility, the BDP-105 can convert digital signals from cable and satellite boxes, televisions, video-game consoles and other digital transports with coaxial and optical digital outputs to analog. DMP & DMR - Digital Media Player (DMP) and Digital Media Renderer (DMR) features enable wired or wireless access of audio, picture, and video files stored on DLNA-compatible digital media servers such as a computer or network storage device (NAS). SMB/CIFS Access - The BDP-105 comes with an experimental feature that can access video, audio and picture files shared by computers on the local network via the Server Message Block (SMB) or Common Internet File System (CIFS) protocol. Headphone Amplifier – For a more intimate listening experience, a pair of headphones can be connected directly to the BDP-105’s built-in headphone amplifiers. The headphone amplifier is connected directly to the ESS Sabre32 Reference DAC and offers a unique performance advantage over standalone headphone amplifiers. Rigid Chassis Construction - Built around a steel chassis, aluminum faceplate, and center-mounted disc loader, the BDP-105 is designed to impress as well as to provide a stable base for the highest quality reproduction of your favorite media. Fanless Architecture – The BDP-105 is passively cooled, allowing it to run both cool and quiet without the need for internal or external fans. You can read up on the specs in their website.
petetherock Posted December 4, 2012 Author Posted December 4, 2012 reserving this for details of my review
petetherock Posted December 4, 2012 Author Posted December 4, 2012 The Oppo comes with a switch behind, make sure you switch it to 230V! There is also a CD, you pop it in, it whirrs for a couple of seconds and viola! The player is CODE Free for DVDs.
petetherock Posted December 4, 2012 Author Posted December 4, 2012 Some quick notes whilst the player is being run-in: - loading is fast, probably a little faster than the 95 - the player is much higher than the Oppo 95, so much so that the slot in my console won't fit this.. - as you can see from the pics, there are vent slots on top of the player, so that seems to make up for the lack of a fan - the clicks are still present - the remote feels more sensitive, but the build quality is still poor compare to other more premium products - the back of this player is pretty busy, any more slots and inputs and it would almost be a full-fledged AV processor!
dsj1188 Posted December 4, 2012 Posted December 4, 2012 The 103 does not come with a disc for region free DVDs. How do you get it to be region free?
petetherock Posted December 5, 2012 Author Posted December 5, 2012 The 103 does not come with a disc for region free DVDs. How do you get it to be region free? mine came with it. You can approach Patrick and audio iconic.
petetherock Posted December 5, 2012 Author Posted December 5, 2012 Hi Fi News review: http://www.oppo-bluray.co.uk/UserFiles/Docs/PDF/HFN_Oppo%20BDP-105EU.pdf
Doggie Howser Posted December 8, 2012 Posted December 8, 2012 http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/universal-players/universal-players-reviews/oppo-bdp-105-universal-player.html Secrets of Home Theater review. This is the part the tripped most people: In order to add the headphone amp and the USB DAC, OPPO made some changes to the design. The BDP-95's stereo output stacks four DAC channels for each L/R output channel. The idea of the stacked DAC design is to increase the output current from the DAC so a smaller I/V conversion resistor can be used (a smaller resistor has lower thermal noise). When OPPO tried to utilize this design in the BDP-105, they found that the performance became worse. The additional input and output made it impossible to design an optimized PCB layout if they maintained the stacked DAC channels, so a non-stacked DAC channel design was implemented. In the 105, there is one pair of DACs for the RCA output, one pair for the XLR, and two pairs stacked for the headphone amplifier. The new configuration minimizes interference and crosstalk. A higher value I/V resistor (1.2 kOhm compared to 430 Ohms in the BDP-95) had to be used, but by beefing up the power supply and separating the stereo and multi-channel boards, audiophile-grade performance was maintained.
Doggie Howser Posted December 8, 2012 Posted December 8, 2012 [embed=425,349]<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/2D2zTRd7FuE" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>[/embed] Video Review
bolts1624705732 Posted December 9, 2012 Posted December 9, 2012 what is the cost? audio iconic is the only dealer?
petetherock Posted December 9, 2012 Author Posted December 9, 2012 what is the cost? audio iconic is the only dealer? See the sales thread in Mass Order section. Then see the Oppo discussion thread for this often repeated question of places to buy.
petetherock Posted December 13, 2012 Author Posted December 13, 2012 https://www.oppodigital.com/blu-ray-bdp-103/BDP103-firmware-38-1211.aspx Release date: December 12, 2012 Category: Latest Official Release Main Version: BDP10X-38-1211 Loader Version: 6U0900 (BDP-103), 7B0600 (BDP-105) Sub Version: MCU103-05-0916 (BDP-103), MCU105-04-1113 (BDP-105) 1. Resolved the HDMI high bit-rate (HBR) audio loss issue with Anthem MRX 300/500/700 AV Receivers. Customers have reported that when sending DTS-HD MA or Dolby True HD signals in Bitstream mode through HDMI 1 OUT to these Anthem receivers, no audio was detected by Anthem and static noise could be heard on the speakers. This issue has been resolved. 2. Improved audio/video synchronization for disc playback, internet streaming, and external HDMI/MHL inputs. In the previous firmware, customers have been reporting that the sound could be out of sync with the picture. This issue has been improved. 3. Improved media file navigation on USB hard disk or thumb drives. Added Thumbnail View mode for Movie and Music. Customers can press the RED color button to quickly switch between File List mode and Thumbnail View mode. There is also an improvement to the responsiveness achieved by caching some of the media information in an "OPPO_Media_Info" folder on the USB drive. NOTE: for users who prefer that the player not write anything to the USB drive, there is a "Cache Media Info" item in the "Setup Menu" under "Device Setup". We recommend that you set this "Cache Media Info" option to ON and do not delete the "OPPO_Media_Info" folder and its files. This will deliver user experience improvement in media navigation. On the other hand, turning this option OFF can prevent the player from writing to your USB drive, at the cost of slower media file navigation. 4. Added the "Blank HDMI 2" option in the Setup Menu -> Video Setup -> 3D Setting. This allows the player to force HDMI 2 to output a 2D blank screen when HDMI 1 outputs 3D video. Some customers reported that during 3D movie playback, when HDMI 1 was connected to a 3D display and HDMI 2 was connected to a non-3D receiver which in turn is connected to the same 3D display, there was no audio coming from the receiver. This issue has been resolved. 5. Resolved the incorrect aspect ratio (AR) during some user-created media. In the previous firmware the player may have unnecessarily pillarboxed or stretched the video of some user-created media files. This issue has been resolved. 6. Resolved an incompatibility with older Digital Coaxial or Optical receivers where streaming services (such as Netflix, YouTube) produced no audio. 7. Added support for "Rhapsody" online music and "CinemaNow" movie/TV streaming services. 8. Added "Sleep Timer" option in the Setup Menu -> Device Setup. This allows the player to turn itself off after a specific amount of time. 9. Added support for converting Side-by-Side and Top-Bottom formatted MKV into 3D. During the playback of a compatible MKV, press the 3D button on the remote once to turn on the "2D->3D" conversion then press the 3D button again to display the "3D Setting" menu. Select "Side-by-Side" or "Top-Bottom" to match the source to convert the image to 3D. 10. Added the support for DTS-HD Master Audio and Dolby TrueHD sound tracks in MKV files. As with any user-encoded media files, compatibility still depends on the software and techniques used to encode the media files. 11. Added "CD Program Play" function for CD/SACD playback. During the disc playback, press the YELLOW COLOR button to bring the "Program Play" interface. Here you can use the LEFT/RIGHT ARROW button to set a desired playlist. 12. General disc compatibility improvement based on recent and upcoming Blu-ray releases as well as user-submitted disc samples.
petetherock Posted December 13, 2012 Author Posted December 13, 2012 Firmware Upgrade Instructions: [*] [*]Turn on your TV display and the OPPO player. Eject the disc tray from the OPPO player and remove any disc. Make sure that the player is connected to the internet and the player is not playing any content. [*]Press the SETUP button on the remote control to enter the setup menu. Select Device Setup, Firmware Upgrade, and then Via Network. [*]The player will start searching for the new firmware from an OPPO firmware server. Please follow the on-screen instructions to complete the firmware upgrade process. Use the remote control to respond to on-screen prompts. Do not use the front panel buttons because the front panel buttons will stop working during the upgrade process. [*]DO NOT ATTEMPT TO TURN OFF THE PLAYER, UNPLUG THE POWER, OR PRESS ANY BUTTONS OTHER THAN NECESSARY TO RESPOND TO THE ON-SCREEN PROMPT DURING THE REMAINING UPGRADE PROCESS. [*]In order to complete the firmware upgrade process, the player will turn off automatically. [*]Turn on the player again, a new on-screen prompt of "Reset Factory Defaults" will show. It is optional but recommended to reset the player settings by selecting "Reset Factory Defaults". [*]Repeat from Step 2 above until the player reports that it already has the latest version. This will ensure that the player downloads and installs all parts of the firmware update. [*]Check the new firmware version by going to the setup menu, and then selecting Device Setup - Firmware Information. [*]Enter your customized settings as necessary. [*]Congratulations! You have just completed the firmware upgrade. [*] [*]Click here to download the BIN file for firmware version: BDP10X-38-1211. [*]Insert a USB thumb drive to the computer that stores the downloaded BDP10X.bin file. (The USB drive must be in FAT or FAT32 format, not NTFS. If you are not sure, just use a new USB drive that is 2GB or smaller since small drives are usually factory-formatted in FAT/FAT32.) Verify that the BIN file is in the root/main directory of the USB drive, not contained within any other folder. Ensure the file name and size are the same as shown below: <blockquote> height=310 width=635https://www.oppodigital.com/usb-38-1211.gif[/img] </blockquote> [*]Remove the USB drive from the computer. [*]Turn on your TV display and the OPPO player. Eject the disc tray from the OPPO player and remove any disc. Make sure that there is no other USB drive connected to the player. [*]Insert the USB drive containing the firmware file to a USB port on the player's front or back panel. [*]The player usually can recognize the firmware file and prompt you for firmware upgrade. In case the player does not prompt you, press the SETUP button on the remote control to enter the setup menu. Select Device Setup, Firmware Upgrade, and then Via USB. [*]Please follow the on-screen instructions to complete the firmware upgrade process. Use the remote control to respond to on-screen prompts. Do not use the front panel buttons because the front panel buttons will stop working during the upgrade process. [*]DO NOT ATTEMPT TO TURN OFF THE PLAYER, UNPLUG THE POWER, OR PRESS ANY BUTTONS OTHER THAN NECESSARY TO RESPOND TO THE ON-SCREEN PROMPT DURING THE REMAINING UPGRADE PROCESS. [*]In order to complete the firmware upgrade process, the player will turn off automatically. Unplug the USB drive after the player turns itself off. [*]Turn on the player again, a new on-screen prompt of "Reset Factory Defaults" will show. It is optional but recommended to reset the player settings by selecting "Reset Factory Defaults". [*]Check the new firmware version by going to the setup menu, and then selecting Device Setup - Firmware Information. If you notice that the firmware versions displayed do not match the versions listed in this release note, please contact us to obtain the firmware files that are missing from a previous update. [*]Enter your customized settings as necessary. [*]Congratulations! You have just completed the firmware upgrade. Erase or discard the firmware file so you do not accidentally install the firmware again. [*]If you requested a firmware CD from OPPO customer service, jump to step 5 of this procedure. You may also follow steps 2 - 4 to burn a firmware CD. (For Mac OS X users, a special CD burning tutorial is available here.) [*]Click here to download the firmware CD image file BDP10X-38-1211-CD-Image.iso [*]Use your favorite CD/DVD burning software to burn a firmware disc from the downloaded CD image file. While doing this, make sure you are not creating a new data disc, but burning from the already-created ISO CD image. Please consult your CD burning software's help/instruction manual for more information on how to do this. Some general instruction for common CD burning software is listed below. [*]After the disc is burned, verify on the computer that the disc now contains a BDP10X.bin file. Ensure the file name and size are the same as shown below. This is your firmware disc. <blockquote> height=312 width=635https://www.oppodigital.com/iso-38-1211.gif[/img] </blockquote> [*]Turn on your TV display and the OPPO player. Make sure that the player is not playing any content. [*]Eject the disc tray, put in the firmware disc, and then close the tray. The player usually can recognize the firmware disc and prompt you for firmware upgrade. In case the player does not prompt you, press the SETUP button on the remote control to enter the setup menu. Select Device Setup, Firmware Upgrade, and then Via Disc. [*]Please follow the on-screen instructions to complete the firmware upgrade process. Use the remote control to respond to on-screen prompts. Do not use the front panel buttons because the front panel buttons will stop working during the upgrade process. [*]DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE DISC TRAY, TURN OFF THE PLAYER, UNPLUG THE POWER, OR PRESS ANY BUTTONS OTHER THAN NECESSARY TO RESPOND TO THE ON-SCREEN PROMPT DURING THE REMAINING UPGRADE PROCESS. [*]Remove the disc from the tray when the tray ejects out. In order to complete the firmware upgrade process, the player will turn off automatically. In case the player retracts the tray and turns off before you remove the firmware disc, press the OPEN/CLOSE button on the front panel. The player will turn on and the tray will eject. Remove the disc at this time. [*]Turn on the player again, a new on-screen prompt of "Reset Factory Defaults" will show. It is optional but recommended to reset the player settings by selecting "Reset Factory Defaults". [*]Check the new firmware version by going to the setup menu, and then selecting Device Setup - Firmware Information. If you notice that the firmware versions displayed do not match the versions listed in this release note, please contact us to obtain the firmware files that are missing from a previous update. [*]Enter your customized settings as necessary. [*]Congratulations! You have just completed the firmware upgrade. Erase or discard the firmware disc so you do not accidentally install the firmware again.
petetherock Posted December 14, 2012 Author Posted December 14, 2012 http://www.avguide.com/blog/first-look-oppo-s-new-flagship-bdp-105-universalblu-ray-playerdac?utm_campaign=Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_source=email-50 New preview...
hiryu Posted December 15, 2012 Posted December 15, 2012 I think I'm going to jump onto this as well. Just curious, does it read subtitles like srt files? Edit: Read that it does.
tane0019 Posted December 15, 2012 Posted December 15, 2012 Being using it for a while now. RCA direct out to MF and also digital from SB Touch to DAC to MF. There are improvement (vs SBT as well as previous OPPO-93 - both direct into MF), but only slightly. Maybe this is the so-call diminishing return by my standard :-[ or my speaker linkage is showing up it being the weaker link :'(
hiryu Posted December 15, 2012 Posted December 15, 2012 http://www.avguide.com/blog/first-look-oppo-s-new-flagship-bdp-105-universalblu-ray-playerdac?utm_campaign=Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_source=email-50 New preview... Does the local set come with the same accessories like hdmi and mhl cable?
ework Posted December 15, 2012 Posted December 15, 2012 Has anyone compare the DVD upscale video quality between oppo 105 and Sony's cheap cheap S790? ;D
dXter Posted December 20, 2012 Posted December 20, 2012 Looking at the output portion. Looks like the dedicated stereo out and front left right out has no significant different in layout. Can we guess/say both outputs will perform similarly in stereo?
jeromelang Posted December 20, 2012 Posted December 20, 2012 what is the purpose of having a HDMI input on the Oppo 105? Can you connect the PS3 into it and get sound through the Oppo 105's analog outputs?
Doggie Howser Posted December 20, 2012 Posted December 20, 2012 what is the purpose of having a HDMI input on the Oppo 105? Can you connect the PS3 into it and get sound through the Oppo 105's analog outputs? From the other thread When using digital coaxial or optical input, the player will support & decode up to Dolby Digital & DTS 5.1. When using HDMI input, the player will support & decode Dolby Digital & DTS, up to 5.1 at 24bit/192kHz or 7.1 at 24bit/96kHz. The player can be used without prepro, and volume can be controlled using the 105's excellent internal volume control (which is implemented directly via the ESS Sabre DACs). Also, you can get the Oppo's scaler to convert regular SD ED 720p and 1080i from yr media player and SCV set top box to full HD or 4k
jeromelang Posted December 20, 2012 Posted December 20, 2012 confirm or not oppo 105 can upscale video materials even from HDMI inputs?
Doggie Howser Posted December 20, 2012 Posted December 20, 2012 confirm or not oppo 105 can upscale video materials even from HDMI inputs? http://www.audioholics.com/reviews/transports/high-definition-dvd-players-hd-dvd-blu-ray/oppo-blu-ray-q-a The two HDMI input ports are all new to these models. Customers have always asked for ways to take further advantage of the excellent audio and video processing functions provided by the OPPO players, and the two HDMI input port answer this request. Users can connect external devices such as set-top boxes and network streaming devices to take advantage of the players’ video processing power. The HDMI inputs are also convenient for small installations such as a bedroom system where an A/V receiver may not be needed. The front HDMI input port doubles as a Mobile High-definition Link (MHL) input. Users with MHL-compatible mobile phones and tablets can quickly connect to the player to show video and photo on the TV screen.
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