Since I can buy a Darbee standalone, will it improve the PQ of my 105 to my Runco plasma?
Jim, your Runco plasma, how big?
* The people who benefit the most from the Darbee video processing are the ones with a front projector.
And, the Darbee standalone (less expensive version) is $349 MSRP.
** If you intend to have a front projector eventually, you can check the Darbee Darblet thread over at AVS Forum.
And Here as well.
50". Thanks
I wouldn't bother, according to my numerous readings on the subject.
I wouldn't bother, according to my numerous readings on the subject.
I wouldn't bother, according to my numerous readings on the subject.
I have a bit of a mystery on my hands - may be someone can help out.
While I am sorting out my HTPC for video, I am using the Oppo as Video server using DLNA streaming. I have been ripping Blu Rays and regular DVDs using Pav Tubes bytecopy to MKV. My The DVDs I ripped are concert DVD and I extract the indivual tracks - audio is either at AC3 or AAC. For Blu Ray I convert the audio to AAC.
I stream the movies and concert DVD tracks over DLNA to my Oppo 103. Here is what is strange. For the Converted Blu Rays I am getting 5.1 MCH audio, for the Converted DVD tracks I am getting 2 channel audio. The tracks are 100% sure both 5.1, because If I play the same track that plays stereo on the Oppo over Jriver on my HTPC, I am getting 5.1 audio.
Anyone has any idea what is going on? How can I stream my 5.1 concert DVD tracks with MCH audio into my Oppo?
Sorry to bring up an old thread, but the DVD side of my BDP-83 died. I plan to send it back for repair, but need another player in the house so am planning to take this opportunity to pick up another Oppo. I plan on getting the Darbee edition as almost everyone and all the reviews indicate the extra $100 is well-spent. However, I am torn on the 103D vs. 105D. Due to the delay issue I use the analog output for CDs, but comparing the 83 and 85, and later 93/95, I really could not tell a difference between HDMI and analog, let alone between the two analog flavors, so did not consider the higher-priced units. I always sort-of thought I might get one next time, but next time is now and my finances are a wreck so I am probably going with the 103D. The other major factor is that my AVR processes the analog anyway to provide room correction so adding another DAC before the ADC doesn't really buy much... The only reason I am doing it is because the start-up delay is so much less with analog outputs compared to HDMI.
That said, for those of you that have listened to the 103 or 105 (regular or D), what did you think? Was there a significant upgrade in sound quality going to the 105? Worth 2x the price?
Curious, thanks - Don
4K if your TV is 4K. Otherwise 1080p.Hello!
Can you please recommend / advise the following audio options for an Oppo 103 Darbee Edition ? ( my receiver is a Yamaha RX-A1050 and my television a LG 55EG960V ):
RESOLUTION:
4K x 2K / Auto / 1080p / 1080i ??
On but as Don said, this only matters if you let the player do the audio decoding.SECONDARY AUDIO:
On / Off ?
LPCM so that the player can do secondary audio mixing.HDMI AUDIO:
Auto / Lpcm / bitstream / Off ??
On.HDCD DECODING:
On / Off ??
You should set this to OFF if you are using an AVR. This is only useful if you are using the analog outputs of the OPPO and are driving subs. In that case 80 Hz is the right answer almost all the time.CROSSOVER:
Now 80 hz -> can be up to 250hz -> What would you advise ?
Off.DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL:
Auto / On / Off ??
If you have more channels than what is on disc, you can play with these settings. Otherwise Off.DTS NEO: 6 MODE:
Music / Cinema / Off ??
Fixed.OUTPUT VOLUME:
Variable / Fixed ??
The processing in AVRs can be quite poor. So I would let the Oppo do it. ON 4K setting, if the Yamaha cannot pass it and you have a 4K TV, route the one output to the TV direct.My Yamaha RX-A 1050 receiver with Dolby Atmos. What picture setting would you use please: Through, 1080p or 1080i ??
Thank you soooo much in advance for the information requested and look forward to hear from you !
Best Regards,
Marcel Hansen
Holland
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