2ch,5.1,7.1DVD/CD ?

[Fishoz]

I'm strictly a 2ch man but thinking of purchasing a new DVD/CD such as an Oppo BDP 83 which is 2/5.1/7.1. Would I lose anything sonically by using only 2ch?

 

[Gepetto]

I'm strictly a 2ch man but thinking of purchasing a new DVD/CD such as an Oppo BDP 83 which is 2/5.1/7.1. Would I lose anything sonically by using only 2ch?

No, you just won't be able to use the SACD surround layers that are mastered for surround

 

[Fishoz]

Thanks Joe.

 

[Gepetto]

Thanks Joe.

Oppo is a well made machine Dave. They use good parts, just wish they were made in the USA (for that matter, wish some new gear was made in the USA )

 

[BlazeES]

Here's a concise review by Audioholics:

https://www.audioholics.com/blu-ray-and-dvd-player-reviews/oppo-bdp-83

Don't be dismayed by the distortion comments. Those are simply meaningless in the bigger scheme of things - as in - measured on the analog outputs.
And you don't lose anything dedicating the machine to 2-channel only.

I've been an Oppo fan for years and they are solid.
They are headquartered in Silicon Valley ... regardless where the machines are assembled.
Buy with confidence that you'll get a performance built machine.

 

[laatsch55]

I'm a believer.....having trouble with the tray getting hung up when it's opening. But other than that an outstanding CD player....

 

[Northwinds]

I'm a believer.....having trouble with the tray getting hung up when it's opening. But other than that an outstanding CD player....

That's the only issue I have with my dbx DX5, one of these days I will have to open it up and put a new belt on it. It only does it when I first turn it on, then it works fine

 

[laatsch55]

Mine you have to finger flick the front like ya would a kids ear...

 

[orange]

You're playing movies with a bunch of made up sounds of sh!t blowing up, is what I like to say about DVD's...

WTF is DISTORTION?

Here's a concise review by Audioholics:

https://www.audioholics.com/blu-ray-and-dvd-player-reviews/oppo-bdp-83

Don't be dismayed by the distortion comments. Those are simply meaningless in the bigger scheme of things - as in - measured on the analog outputs.
And you don't lose anything dedicating the machine to 2-channel only.

I've been an Oppo fan for years and they are solid.
They are headquartered in Silicon Valley ... regardless where the machines are assembled.
Buy with confidence that you'll get a performance built machine.

 

[orange]

PS And you were always higher than the band you were seeing in concert too!

 

[orange]

PPS Your magnetic mylar ribbon package is on the way!