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Oppo DV-983H Flagship Universal DVD Player Review

by Clint DeBoer last modified September 12, 2008 10:25
Oppo DV-983H Flagship Universal DVD Player Review

Oppo DV-983H DVD Player

Summary

  • Product Name: DV-983H Upconverting DVD Player
  • Manufacturer: Oppo Digital
  • Performance Rating: StarStarStarStarhalf-star
  • Value Rating: StarStarStarStarStar
  • Review Date: June 23, 2008
  • MSRP: $399
Specifications

Supported media: DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, SACD, CD, HDCD, Kodak Picture CD

CD-R/RW, DVD±R/RW, DVD±R DL

Video

Analog Video: Composite, S-Video (Y/C), Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr, 480i/480p, 720p/1080i/1080p available for non-encrypted content only)

Digital Video: HDMI with HDCP (NTSC: 480p/720p/1080i/1080p, PAL 576p/720p/1080i/1080p)

Composite Video Amplitude: 1.0Vp-p (75Ω)

S-Video Amplitude: Y: 1.0Vp-p (75Ω), C: 0.286Vp-p (75Ω)

Component Video: Y: 1.0Vp-p (75Ω), Pb/Pr: 0.7Vp-p (75Ω)

Audio

Analog Audio: 7.1ch, 5.1ch or stereo

Digital Audio: Coaxial, Optical

HDMI Audio: Stereo or up to 5.1ch high-resolution PCM

Frequency: 20Hz - 20kHz (±1dB)

Signal-to-Noise Ratio: >100dB

Total Harmonic Distortion: < 0.01%

Power Supply: ~ 100V – 240V, 50/60Hz AC

Power Consumption: 20W

Dimensions: 16-7/8 x 10-1/2 x 2-1/8 inches (430 x 267 x 53mm)

Weight: 6.1 lbs (2.8 kg)

Operating Temperature: 41°F - 95°F (5°C - 35°C)

Operating Humidity: 15% - 75% (No condensation)



Pros

  • Pristine video performance
  • Bargain upconverting player
  • Standard power cable

Cons

  • Tough sell in current marketplace
  • Rudimentary bass management
  • Fixed crossover (when engaged)

Introduction

If this player had been released two years ago we'd say that Oppo has stolen the market. Though it faces stiff competition from Blu-ray, the DV-983H may be the greatest affordable universal DVD player to hit the market.
  1. DV-983H Build Quality and Video Processing
  2. DV-983H Setup, USB Audio and Bass Management
  3. DV-983H Video Measurements and Viewing Tests
  4. DV-983H Listening Tests and Conclusion