Oppo Digital is earning a reputation for building products that are modest in price and apearance, but turn out to be giant kilers. The $149 DV-970HD supports DVD-Audio/Video, SACD, HDCD, and CD, and provides HDMI outputs with 720p/1080i upconversion...
Abstract: OPPO Digital’s DV-970HD universal DVD player with HDMI 1.1 output and high definition up-conversion is an excellent marriage of value and technology. At the time of this review the 970HD was priced at $149, which is toward the bottom of the up-conve...
Abstract: The OPPO DV-970HD is a DVD player that will upconvert signal output to either 720p/1080i via its HDMI output. If you own an HD-compatible TV with HDMI (or DVI) input, you can watch DVDs in higher resolution. This works well with Plasma/LCD monitors and...
Abstract: The main video features and capabilities are DVD-Audio, SACD, DiVX, Xvid, Audio CD, HDCD, Kodak Picture CD, and "other audio and video/media formats", according to the web site. Also, "The DV-970HD does not play Blu-Ray nor HD-DVD discs."
Abstract: If you’ve read the reviews I’ve read, you’ll understand why I’ve been thinking a lot about Rega’s Apollo CD player. Sometimes it’s the first thing I think about in the morning, sometimes the last thing I think of at nig...
Abstract: Theres an old Spanish proverb: "If six people call you an ass, start braying." A contemporary corollary might be that if enough audiophiles insist a product is the best ever, it behooves the "experts" to check it out. At least, that was John Atkinson...
Attractive silver design with orange lighting; user-friendly interface; good DivX/XviD support; competitively priced; good build quality; admirable up-conversion and video quality.
No way to bookmark DivX playback position or resume playback.
A formidable performer, and while it may not be the best DivX player on the market due to lack of bookmark/resume features, it is one of the best up-converting DVD players weve tested.
Abstract: Oppo Digital’s DVD players have been getting a lot of attention lately, and for good reason. Their OPDV971H has received rave reviews, including one from our resident video guru, Wes Marshall, in his "On Home Theater" column on SoundStage! A/V. When...
Abstract: Our review, as usual, is limited to CD playback, as today CD still seems the most used media, and if its position can be endangered, this is because of MP3 files, and for sure not because of DVD-A or SACD.
Published: 2006-09-18, Author: Matthew , review by: cnet.com
Excellent image quality; upconverts to 720p and 1080i output via HDMI; plays SACD, DVD-Audio, and DivX; flexible customization options, including aspect-ratio control; HDMI cable included; budget price.
The low-end look and feel bespeak its cheap price tag.
The Oppo DV-970HD delivers some of the best value for your DVD dollar that weve seen on upconverting players in terms of features and performance.
