Oppo udp-205

[struth]

You might want to reconsider and look for an alternative following this announcement:

https://www.oppodigital.com/farewell.aspx

A real shame, but I can take comfort knowing my Oppo 205 won’t be replaced by a newer model any time soon!

very odd decision.

[bob4333]

That's a surprise and no mistake. Now I really have a decision to make.

Do I get one now whilst they're still available or look elsewhere?

Trouble is I'm struggling to find something similar to the 205 with the same performance and audio out options. A real head scratcher.

[struth]

maybe an issue with the new dolby atmos..... i take it, it is not connected to the date

[bob4333]

For those that have a 205, how warm does it run?

I've downloaded the manual and read the recommendation of 4" clearance at the top, sides and rear: I'd struggle to achieve 4" at the top.

Can anyone also confirm that the EU version is DVD all region and Blu-Ray region B?

(Still mystified by the 2nd April announcement - can't recall seeing anything like that from a successful manufacturer, they normally just sell out)

Thanks Bob

[prestonchipfryer]

For those that have a 205, how warm does it run?

I've downloaded the manual and read the recommendation of 4" clearance at the top, sides and rear: I'd struggle to achieve 4" at the top.

Can anyone also confirm that the EU version is DVD all region and Blu-Ray region B?

(Still mystified by the 2nd April announcement - can't recall seeing anything like that from a successful manufacturer, they normally just sell out)

Thanks Bob

Mine doesn't run warm. Only around 2'' clearance above on my rack. The shelf above is slightly recessed. Does seem odd that they are stopping production of these fine machines. Owning two Oppo's, it is disappointing if true.

[Clive197]

I’m on my 3rd OPPO (95,105D,205) and can say without doubt that the currant 205 SQ is second to none. I only use the OPPO streaming for movies and find for music it’s a bit clunky (I use a Cyrus StreamX Signature for that) but that should not put you off as SQ is not the issue here. I also use OPPO PM1 Headphones with no thoughts of changing those either.
For SACD, DVD-A & BluRay music there is not a machine anywhere near the price point to beat it let alone match.
My advice, simply is rush out and buy before they get as rare as hen’s teeth. OPPO’s decision to stop manufacturing is very strange but my gut feeling is that it’s something to do with OPPO in China pulling the plug because of Trumps decision to impose 25% duty on imports to America from China. All OPPO’s products are built in China and it is at the the end of the day a Chinese company.

[bob4333]

Clive, where does the signal go when playing SACD, DVD-A & BluRay music, through the Oppo DAC or out to your Cyrus DAC XP Signature and in to your system?

When you say "clunky" is this in terms of the software or the music coming out? Is your NAS relying on a WiFi link or hard cabled?

Thanks, Bob

[Clive197]

Clive, where does the signal go when playing SACD, DVD-A & BluRay music, through the Oppo DAC or out to your Cyrus DAC XP Signature and in to your system?

When you say "clunky" is this in terms of the software or the music coming out? Is your NAS relying on a WiFi link or hard cabled?


Thanks, Bob

I will answer your questions in order.

1: I have connected by both digital and analogue between the 205 & DACXP. When playing SACD I use the analog line (necessary as SACD won’t transmit digitally) and for all else the digital.

2: Clunky refers to the way the OPPO app works when streaming. With it rarely showing artwork and rarely is gapless. The Cadence app for Cyrus is far from perfect but in comparison runs well.

3: My NAS & HiFi are all on a wired home network.

[bob4333]

Thanks Clive.

"Clunky refers to the way the OPPO app works when streaming. With it rarely showing artwork and rarely is gapless." Does everyone else with a 205 recognise this?

The non-gapless aspect would be a major spoiler for me when streaming audio, to the extent of not using it if I've understood your comment correctly.

I guess I'd have to keep the Cyrus / Leema DAC. I find the Cadence App to be disappointing and Cyrus don't seem very bothered in developing it - but that's another topic entirely.

Again, very helpful insight.

Bob

[struth]

yup the app is nowt to write home about although Ive seen worse. Ive been trying streaming to my 103 from the pc and from the network hdd on the router, and that works better, and art work mostly appears. Ive also got an hdd plugged in back and although it works, is not as good.