Oppo has DV-981HD coming out!

[Vinny]

Just read it on the sound&vision dec 2006
The new one they said there's based upon the 971's technology
"DCDi by Faroudja vdieo processing"
"Updated with HDMI, true 1080p and SACD playback"

If the price remains to be 200 or so, that'd be something worth to wait for :T

[gd]

When are they gonna make these things in black?

[bigburner]

When are they gonna make these things in black?

gd, you could be in luck. I just read this post on another forum:

Just noticed this. Oppo has an ad on page 51 of the November issue of Widescreen Review. On the bottom right is a product list that includes the heretofore unknown model DV-981HD. No details, other than its black and looks slim like the 970 and 971.

Nigel.

[bigburner]

But wait there's more!

News about OPPO DV-981HD
Dear OPPO resellers and partners,

We would like to let you know about an upcoming new DVD player model DV-981HD from OPPO. As many of you already know, OPPO is constantly working on developing new products. The DV-981HD has been in development for many months. The design is based on the legendary success of OPDV971H. The DV-981HD keeps the Genesis/Faroudja video processor with its DCDi® technology for de-interlacing and up-converting. Updated features include HDMI output, 1080p 60/50Hz output resolution, and SACD playback. It will no longer have a component video output, as this model is designed specifically for displays with digital inputs (HDMI or DVI). The chassis design is similar to the OPDV971H, but comes in black instead of silver.

The DV-981HD is still in the development stage. We are conducting limited test and product revision right now. In order to ensure the product performance, which customers associate the OPPO brand with, we are spending extra time and effort. We look forward to releasing the new DV-981HD model for this Christmas season, however there is no predetermined release date. We will release the product only when we are certain of its quality and performance. The price of DV-981HD is not determined yet, but we expect it to be slightly higher than the OPDV971H.

OPPO will keep the OPDV971H model in our product line and continue to provide inventory and support. The DV-981HD is positioned as a slightly higher level product than the OPDV971H, not a replacement to it. Based on the great number of positive reviews and the unique design of the product, we expect there will still be strong demand for the OPDV971H model. For this reason we recommend our resellers keep their normal inventory levels of the OPDV971H inventory appropriate for the season. We support our resellers with long term mutually beneficial relationship. Should there be a concern of inventory level, we will be glad to help.

As more information becomes available and the product becomes ready to release, we will keep you updated.

Sincerely,

OPPO Digital

[Chris D]

Cool... maybe it's good that I haven't bought an Oppo yet. My Bravo D1 died, and I haven't bought a replacement yet for the bedroom setup.

[Azeke]

Good information. I would certainly wait for the shootout for comparison, sometimes newer is not better.

Peace and blessings,

Azeke

[wkhanna]

I am with gd on this one, if the Oppo were offered in black, I would have already bought one. As it is, I was planing on getting one after I finish my DIY Nat P’s.

If I can get one in black and get mediocre SACD playback at the same time........
Well, I guess my wife will be getting some ‘hints’ on my list for Santa this year.

[PewterTA]

Anyone want my Oppo?!?! I wonder if this will be an "upgrade" over the current 971? The DVI -> HDMI cable works perfectly fine so far.

[David Meek]

Okay, with this upcoming model Oppo has finally caught my attention. C'mon release date! :T

[kgveteran]

Anyone want my Oppo?!?! I wonder if this will be an "upgrade" over the current 971? The DVI -> HDMI cable works perfectly fine so far.

Does it output 1080i through the component video's

[Vinny]

Does it output 1080i through the component video's

971 does upconvert in component only, for 480i or 480p which i don't recall
The upconversion works only in DVI

[Brandon B]

Cool... maybe it's good that I haven't bought an Oppo yet. My Bravo D1 died, and I haven't bought a replacement yet for the bedroom setup.

I keep coaxing my D1 through just one more movie as it is the only way I have to get upconverted DVD into the non-HDCP DVI jack on my PJ (Oppo can't handle the 50' SPDIF run). If/when I get a new 1080p PJ next year, I am going to drop kick that Bravo off a cliff.

BB

[y2kpony]

Dv-981hd

The following text was sent today as a reply from Oppo Digital regarding their new DVD player.

"We are looking at releasing the DV-981HD product early December. It will
support 1080p upconversion through the HDMI interface. It will retail
for 229.00 USD.

Best Regards,

Customer Service
OPPO Digital, Inc.
453 Ravendale Dr, Suite D
Mountain View, CA 94043
Service@oppodigital.com
Tel: 650-961-1118
Fax: 650-961-1119"


> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: RE: OPDV971H
> From: "Leif Grane" <y2kpony@hotmail.com>
> Date: Wed, November 29, 2006 12:07 pm
> To: service@oppodigital.com
>
> Any news on the HDMI version of the 971H yet? (I am still hoping it will be
> out soon.) Also, have you considered adding 1080p to your outputs
> available?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Leif

[Chris D]

Hey, cool...

[cobbpa]

It's up!

http://oppodigital.com/dv981hd/index.html

[gd]

Well... it's black. :|

But no component out. :x

Buh-bye....

[peterS]

Well... it's black. :|

But no component out. :x

Buh-bye....

component sucks! :W

[Charles]

component sucks! :W

I thought so too before I tried it!!

[peterS]

I thought so too before I tried it!!

for me its a noticable step down which surprised me
but some tvs have bad dvi/hdmi processing

there are not many dvd players that output 1080i/720p via component
not sure if 1080p is possible?

what did you like more about it?

[Chris D]

Sweet... I'd like to pick up one of the new Oppos for my bedroom setup. There's got to be a coupon out there somewhere for it, though, if it's a new release. Something tells me so.

[Charles]

for me its a noticable step down which surprised me
but some tvs have bad dvi/hdmi processing

there are not many dvd players that output 1080i/720p via component
not sure if 1080p is possible?

what did you like more about it?

Here is a link to a thread where I went through this.

http://www.htguide.com/forum/showthread.php4?t=23409

[Charles]

DVI was better until I ran component through my processor. Now if my pre/pro had DVI/HDMI it may very well change things.

[gd]

component sucks! :W

Not if it's your only connection option. :W

I was looking at the Oppo as an inexpensive alternative to my Pioneer DV45a, as a universal music player, based on enthusiastic reviews.

I'm losing interest in the video side, and am committed to sticking with my old steam-driven 32" CRT... I won't get a HDTV til this thing dies... and if that's 20 years from now, good.

[David Meek]

What bugs me about this is the sucker's model number ends with HD. Until I read the write-ups I thought it was an HD-DVD player. Grrrrr. :roll:

[yourtoys7]

I ordered one and now it shows as it has been shipped :>, according to web site not being shipped till 8th! we'll see......
for the money, you can't go wrong with this player, I just sold my 971 which I did like a lot, will see what oppo done with this one.

[Chris D]

Okay, yourtoys, we're waiting for the review! :T