Review OPPO DV980H

HI-FI WORLD   Score: 5/5 Points!

This is a complex DVD player that offers a staggering amount of ability at an extraordinarily low price. Sound quality of CD, DVD-A and SACD via the onboard convertors and analogue outputs was good. Connected to a modern receiver via HDMI the player sounded even better, especially with SACD where it was superb. Something of a must for pennypinching audiophiles with DVD-A and SACD collections, this is a super online bargain.

Trustedreviews.com   Score: 9/10 Points!

OPPO is destined for big things in the UK if it continues to make DVD players as good as this. The DV-980H's feature list reads like an A-Z of DVD technology, boasting a host of appealing features like multiregion compatibility, HDMI v1.2 and a USB port, along with DVD-A and SACD support, wide media compatibility and even Dolby Digital Surround EX decoding. Its top-notch picture and sound performance, attractive slimline looks and solid build quality make it an even more appealing package. It needs some work in the remote control department and onscreen presentation could be jazzier, but overall this is one of the best-value DVD decks on the market right now.

Dvdtimes.co.uk  

Oppo's DV-980H is the best example of an affordable, one-chip DVD player that I've seen as of yet. It performed many times above my expectations and the improvements Oppo have already made to it once again demonstrated why they have become such a trusted name.

STEREOPHILE: Music in the Round #28
By Kalman Rubinson, February, 2008

Kalman Rubinson reviewed the OPPO DV-980H Universal Up-converting DVD Player together with Integra DTC-9.8 preamplifier-processor. "In fact, for multichannel SACD and DVD-A playback, I would take the Integra-OPPO combo over anything else I've had in this system. I'd been waiting years to experience SACD and DVD-A with decent room EQ and competent bass and channel management without redundant A/D/A conversions, and the experience came up to my expectations."

CNET.com: OPPO DV-980H - DVD player - CNET editor's review
Reviewed by: Matthew Moskovciak

"As with other Oppo players, the performance of the DV-980H is excellent, proving to be comparable to players costing much more."

About.com: OPPO Digital DV-980HD DVD Player with HDMI and SACD/DVD-Audio
From Robert Silva, Your Guide to Home Theater.

"If you are looking for a new DVD player to use with an HDTV or Video Projector, and surround sound system, make sure you check this one out. The OPPO DV980H is an excellent all-around DVD/CD/SACD/DVD-Audio player, and is priced less than $170."

The New York Times: A Way to See DVDs in (Almost) High Definition, Without Choosing a Format
By John Biggs. Published: August 16, 2007

"The Oppo DV-980H plays standard DVDs but sharpens and improves the image for big-screen high-definition TVs. "

The Post Chronicle: Oppo DVD Player Offers Big Bang For The Buck
By Jim Bray. Published: Sep 28, 2007

"Considering the things it'll do and how well it does them, it's a relative steal."

Home Theater Spot: Oppo DV-980H 1080p Upscaling Universal DVD Player
By Spot Senior Editor Mike Rollett

"The 980H will be very attractive to those looking for a universal player that combines high quality video performance with market leading audio performance."

HDTV Solutions: OPPO DV-980H DVD Player
Reviewed by: Dick De Jong

"The DV-980H, an 1080p upconverting DVD player, maintains OPPO's well deserved reputation for terrific video and audio performance."

HDTV Magazine: The Oppo DV-980H 1080p Up-Converting DVD Player
By The HT Guys on August 2, 2007

"The Oppo Digital DV-980H will elevate the viewing experience of your current DVD library. If you want to ride out the next generation DVD format war, this product will help you do it."

DingBat Magazine: OPPO Universal DVD Player (DV-980H)
The Monthly Review of Cool Tools

"While the HD-DVD/Blu-Ray wars rage on, you can ignore the white noise and get the most out of your video collection right now. "

"Grab it."

Avmagazine.it

"Il nuovo lettore DVD Audio/Video e SACD OPPO DV-980H è dotato di uscita HDMI 1.2a per lo stream DSD dei Super Audio CD per una decodifica esterna e sarà disponibile a breve in Europa"

Lastampa.it  

l'Oppo Dv 980 H è forse l'ultimo lettore dvd da acquistare prima di passare all'alta definizione: con i prezzi sempre più bassi (specie per l'Hd Dvd), i supporti di prossima generazione saranno presto maturi per il grande mercato, ma nel frattempo questo piccolo apparecchio dal nome buffo è una scelta che vale tutti i suoi 198 euro.

Planetenumerique.com  

Oppo DV-980H, un lecteur DVD nouvelle génération:
Si vous pensez qu'il n'y a plus d'innovation du côté des lecteurs DVD, vous vous trompez. L'avènement de la haute définition ne signifie pas la disparition de ce standard d'autant que le Blu-Ray peine à convaincre. L'Oppo DV-980H que nous avons testé est un lecteur DVD nouvelle génération. Doté de circuit de conversion vidéo performant et d'une sortie HDMI, il permet de profiter d'une très bonne qualité d'image sur un écran haute définition. Nous avons de plus craqué pour ses capacités universelles du côté audio. Il est en effet compatible SACD et DVD-Audio, 2 standards qui gagnent à être connus.

Video-magazin.de  
Test: DVD-Player Oppo DV-980 H
Fazit:: Klein, aber fein: Der Oppo DV-980 H ist in seiner Preisklasse ein echter Überflieger. Mehr Funktionen und Ausstattung sind für 200 Euro kaum erhältlich. Qualität muss eben nicht zwingend teuer sein.