oppo dv-970hd

[linomics]

Hi:

I have a question about the new OPPO DV-970HD Universal DVD Player with HDMI Output and High Definition Up-Conversion. I would like to know your opinion how does the DV-970HD compare to the OPDV971H? According to bechmark tests of video performance, the OPDV971H will scores higher than the DV-970HD. Given that the OPDV971H features video processing with "DCDi by Faroudja" technology and video chipset by Genesis/Faroudja, the "DCDi by Faroudja" technology is able to handle some tricky video contents. As far as the DV-970HD uses a less expensive chipset and technology for video de-interlacing and up-conversion, the difference could probably be noticed on large TV or projector screens.

My question: how big is in reality the visible difference between pictures of DV-970HD and OPDV971H? Has anyone directly compared the two players?

Cheers!

[manono]

Still a little early to compare the 2, don't you think? You could also wait for an answer to your same questions over at the AVS Forums.

For DVD playback, since the new model doesn't use a Faroudja chipset, there will be no problems with macroblock enhance, for those displays liable to get it. Also, deinterlacing of pure video sources won't be quite as good. For just watching movies, the picture should be pretty much the same.

[linomics]

Thanks for the link. I just later noticed the interesting (and one of the most competent OPPO DV-970HD threads) at the AVS Forums.

I think I already got my ansers.
cheers!

[linomics]

970HD is NOT recommended for screens larger than 50 inches (poor deinterlacing and conversion)?

970HD is NOT recommended for playback of PAL format discs (no 2:2 cadence)?

linomics