OPPO Bdp-105D- sold

by **mike67** Thu Mar 20, 2014 12:06 am

The 105D is a universal player which means it can handle almost any disc you put in it including BDs, DVDs, CDs, HDCDs, SACDs and DVD-Audio discs. For SACD and DVD-Audio, the player supports both stereo and multi-channel high resolution audio programs and for SACD, users can output the DSD (Direct Stream Digital) signal in its native format or convert it into PCM. The player can also access Gracenote's global media database over the Internet, offering an enriched playback experience by displaying Cover Art, Title, Artist, Genre and other media information for CD, DVD, Blu-ray and a wide range of digital media files. Oppo also offer a remote control app for use with a smartphone or tablet. This app works very well, easily connecting with the player and creating a facsimile of the physical controller, thus offering a certain level of convenience and a handy alternative to the provided remote.

"It's like lifting a veil."
OPPO Bdp-105D- sold Darbee_TN

Darbee's Visual Presence technology establishes a fundamental breakthrough for image realism. By embedding stereoscopic depth information generated from a patented human-vision-based model into 2D or 3D video, it provides greater clarity and increases the perception of depth resulting in a more dynamic, lifelike experience. The amount of processing is adjustable, allowing you to customise the visual enhancement to your particular taste.
Below are two examples with Darbee off (left hand side of image) and Darbee on (right hand side of image). Please click the link below the pictures to download hi-res images.

Oppo 105D (BDP-105D) Blu-ray Player Review

The Oppo BDP-105D is, like its predecessors, a fantastic Blu-ray player that delivers a superb all-round performance wrapped up in a pleasingly high-end package. The stylish brushed metal chassis is well-designed, attractive and offers a choice of black or silver; whilst the tank-like construction is well-enginnered and solid, resulting in a player that is fast, responsive and incredibly quiet in operation. The rear connections are suitably audiophile in nature, with 7.1-channel outputs and dedicated stereo outputs that use both RCA connectors and fully balanced XLR outputs. There are also two HDMI outputs and two HDMI inputs, with the latter allowing you to use the 105D as a video processor. As with previous generations the menu system and remote control are well designed, sensibly laid out and intuitive to use. The streaming features aren't as comprehensive as some of the competition but most of the major services are covered now that BBC iPlayer has been added and the file support is excellent. There is also an excellent remote app that works well and provides a handy alternative to the provided controller.

In terms of performance the 105D can handle almost any disc you care to put in it and when it came to audio and video the Oppo didn't put a foot wrong. It delivered a flawless playback of 2D and 3D Blu-rays, whilst it also handled 1080i content with real assurance. The deinterlacing and scaling of DVDs was equally as impressive and thanks to the HDMI inputs, you can apply this superb video processing to two other sources, as well as video streamed from the internet. The value you place on Darbee image processing will largely depend on your personal preference but the £100 premium is certainly cheaper than buying the stand alone Darbee unit. The audio performance remains as impressive as ever and anyone looking for a flexible source with serious audiophile credentials need look no further. The 105D is undoubtedly a great universal player but at £1,099 it certainly isn't cheap and, with 4K Blu-ray around the corner, it's a sizeable investment at this stage in the format's development. Whether you feel the Oppo BDP-105D is worth its price tag is a largely a matter of personal choice but one thing is for sure, should you take the plunge you'll be safe in the knowledge that what you own is the current state-of-the-art.