Valentin
The best player of all brands that I have ever owned. Ultra quiet, very fast disc loading and top-notch upscaling.
Comment from November 06, 2020 — Experience from June 22, 2018
This product is no longer available for sale!
"Les Années Laser" is a French magazine dedicated to high-definition video, home cinema, and music recorded on digital media. It has been published since 1989 and has become an essential reference in its field. The "Hit Matériel" award is a prize given by this magazine. It is awarded to home cinema products that have obtained the best ratings during tests conducted by the magazine's editors. Products may include Blu-ray players, home cinema amplifiers, speakers, projectors, etc. This award is considered a quality label for consumers looking to equip themselves with quality equipment.
The OPPO UDP-203 EU is a high-end Ultra HD Blu-ray player dedicated to image and sound enthusiasts. As a worthy successor to the famous OPPO BDP-103D EU, the UDP-203 EU player continues the same lineage of players that have made the brand’s reputation thanks to uncompromising build quality for unparalleled image and sound quality.
With over a decade of experience in developing high-end DVD and Blu-ray players, OPPO has once again teamed up with MediaTek to produce and manufacture the OP8591, a quad-core video processor specializing in 4K UHD resolution processing, which offers the most advanced video decoding and image processing technology available to date for 4K UHD Blu-ray, Blu-ray, DVD and video file content.
The UDP-203 EU player is equipped with an AK4458VN audiophile DAC. Thanks to its high-end conversion circuits and Velvet Sound technology, DSD streams are natively converted to analog without prior reconversion to PCM to maximally preserve the integrity of the recording. Traditional PCM streams are supported up to 384 kHz 32-bit, allowing ultra-precise signal reproduction.
The UDP-203 EU player is equipped with a proprietary UHD mechanism allowing ultra-fast disc loading, wide compatibility with optical discs on the market, excellent error detection and correction for optimal playback of your discs. Mounted on suspension feet, the optical block is protected from vibrations by two anti-vibration isolation systems. Finally, the optical block is calibrated and adjusted at the factory.
In conclusion, with its versatility, its high-fidelity AKM DAC, and its exceptional video decoding capabilities, it is clear that the new Oppo UDP‑203EU player has established itself as THE definitive player for the most demanding cinephiles.
Valentin
The best player of all brands that I have ever owned. Ultra quiet, very fast disc loading and top-notch upscaling.
Comment from November 06, 2020 — Experience from June 22, 2018
Philippe
The reputation of this brand's devices is well-established. Everything is perfect, from the image to the sound. It is therefore with even greater regret that we receive the announcement of the end of this brand's activities. Who will take over?
Comment from October 01, 2018 — Experience from September 10, 2018
Vincent
The usual OPPO reliability: plug it in and everything works perfectly. Huge improvements in sound quality over previous generations. Visually, nothing to complain about - it performs flawlessly whether upscaling Blu-ray or playing UHD Blu-ray. Nothing to criticize, it's truly mind-blowing...
Pros: A real all-terrain vehicle that excels at absolutely everything.
Cons: It doesn't come cheap.
Comment from January 29, 2018 — Experience from January 02, 2018