Oppo BDP-83 MODIFIED MULTI REGION Blu-ray Player
REGION FREE / ZONE FREE WITH RS232 Wired Control Option.
For connection of OPPO BDP-83 to custom integration solutions.
OPPO BDP-83 Blu-ray Disc Player RS-232 Control Protocol
N.B. The Hardware Modified (not software) Oppo BDP-83 USA model. Plays all Regions on Standard DVD and all Zones on Bluray Discs. Future firmware upgrades will not remove the Region Free Modification.
Region Free & Zone Free OPPO BDP-83 Universal Blu-ray Player for NZ & Australia
► Genuine USA model upgraded with new hardware modification for:
► 1. Region Free DVD (Pre set to Region "0")
► 2. Zone Free Blu-ray (Remote select A, B, or C)
► Includes free Spears & Munsil Blu-ray calibration disc
► Includes free Blu-ray AIX Audio Calibration Disc "HD Music Sampler"
► Includes free high quality Oppo 1.8m HDMI cable
► Includes heavy duty mains cable with NZ/Australian plug
► Includes simple remote operating instructions for region and zone switching
► Normal 12 month warranty is unaffected when RapalloAV installs the hardware
N.B. This modification is not necessarily endorsed by Oppodigital USA.
20th Jan 2010 - NZ review - Boffo Oppo a Blu-ray Hero
HDNZ Review Jan 2010 - Fantastic BD Playback - Fantasic DVD Upscaling
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CNET: Oppo BDP-83
By Matthew Moskovciak, September 2, 2009
"The Oppo BDP-83 is an outstanding universal disc player with excellent performance on Blu-rays and DVDs and lightning-fast operational speed.""
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Stereophile: Oppo BDP-83 universal Blu-ray player does it all
By Kalman Rubinson, Vol.32No.7, July, 2009
"OPPO’s all-singing, all-dancing universal Blu-ray player is not only more capable than other models, it works better and sounds better, too.""
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suite101.com: Oppo BDP-83 Player Review - Blu-ray and More from the Oppo Multi-Format Disc and USB Reader
By Bill Kallay, August 31, 2009
"Oppo has really shown it can play in the big leagues. After producing some acclaimed DVD players, they’ve created the stellar BDP-83. It’s an exceptional universal player that does everything so well, and so right."
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LA Audio File: Product Review (August 2009) - OPPO BDP-83 Blu-ray Player with DVD-Audio/SACD/HDCD
By Kevin Nakano, August, 2009
"OPPO has once again outdone themselves with the BDP-83 and it is likely to be one of their most successful products. We would not be surprised if this unit becomes one of the best selling Blu-ray players to date. We have now officially made the OPPO BDP-83 our reference Blu-ray player and the choice was not difficult."
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Everything Audio Network: SACD, PCM and Video Playback Impresses Veteran Audio Pro
By Tom Jung, August 17, 2009
"The player also digitally bitstreams all the multichannel formats via the HDMI output jack — including DSD. Thus, compatible processors and receivers can decode the programming, if the end-user wants to bypass the internal converters."
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Home Theater Review: Oppo Digital BDP-83 Universal Player Reviewed
By HomeTheaterReview.com, August 10, 2009
"The Oppo BDP-83 is a great player that does a lot and does it really well. This single unit replaces the need for separate high-quality CD, DVD, SACD, DVD-A and Blu-ray players."
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Playback Recommended 2009: The Biggest Bargain in Home Theater
By Chris Martens, July 30 2009
"Oppo’s BDP-83 Blu-ray/universal player is more versatile than most other players at any price, and it offers better picture and sound quality than anything I’ve seen or heard at, or even remotely close to, its price."
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Home Theater Magazine: Dawn of a Blu Universe
By Kris Deering, July 2009
"The BDP-83 is a reference video and audio transport regardless of the format you throw at it. But it’s also the most user-friendly standalone player I’ve had the pleasure of using."
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About.com: OPPO Digital BDP-83 Blu-ray Disc Player - Blu-ray Done Right
By Robert Silva
"The OPPO BDP-83 is a feature-packed Blu-ray Disc player that really delivers. Blu-ray playback is excellent, and utilizing Anchor Bay VRS technology, the BDP-83 also delivers excellent upscaling for standard DVD playback."
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Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity: OPPO BDP-83 Universal Blu-ray Player - Benchmark
By Adrian Wittenberg , June 25 2009
"In a system with HDMI connections, the OPPO BDP-83 is an extremely desirable player to have because it's a fantastic Blu-ray player with a beautiful picture and speedy operation."
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Prillaman.net: OPPO Digital BDP-83 User Review
By Jim Prillaman, June 26 2009
"The BDP-83 has met my expectations across the board and even pleasantly surprised me several times along the way."
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Home Theater Forum: Special Review Of Upcoming Oppo BDP-83 Blu-Ray Player
By Gary Murrell
"A fully featured and stacked package, one that gets my highest recommendation possible."
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Enjoy the Music.com: OPPO BDP-83 Blu-ray Disc Player Review
By Dr. Bill Gaw
"Such A Steal for those of us with an HDMI 1.3a pre-pro. More in the future."
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Audiophile Audition: Oppo BDP-83 Universal Blu-ray Disc Player
By John Sunier
"A unique and truly universal disc player at a reasonable price."
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Audio Video Revolution: Oppo BDP-83 Blu-ray Player
By Thomas Spurlin, May 29 2009
"OPPO has done an impressive job with their preliminary Blu-ray player, one that delivers the high-definition goods to pleasing degrees."
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Audioholics: Oppo BDP-83 Universal Blu-ray Player Review
By Clint DeBoer, June 2 2009
"Oppo has a winner on their hands with the new BDP-83."
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SoundStage AV: Oppo Digital BDP-83 Blu-ray Disc Player
By Wes Marshall, July 1 2009
"Oppo has come up with so many winners over the last five years that it’s starting to resemble a dynasty. The BDP-83 is yet another winner and, at $499, a stunning bargain."
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Clay Swartz, contributing writer for Audiophile Audition and Positive Feedback Online
By Clay Swartz
"The Oppo is a player for the people. It is affordable, especially by audiophile standards."
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UltimateAVmag.com: Oppo BDP-83 Universal Disc Player
By David Vaughn, July 2009
"The BDP-83 is the complete package—it rivals the PS3 in speed, it plays Blu-ray discs flawlessly with a DVD-like experience, it offers outstanding upconversion of DVDs, and it even plays SACD and DVD-A discs. Even better, it lists for only $500, making it an incredible value. The Oppo BDP-83 truly is the ultimate Blu-ray player, and it's found a permanent home in my reference system."
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