When Oppo launches a new product leads automatically to us straitghtening Our back slightly, in combination with trying to find the most honed glasses. Oppo has for a long period been king of the hill within playback of Blu-ray discs, a kind of benchmark that competitors must accept to be measured against. The Flagship model BDP-105, but also to some degree the smaller brother BDP-103 has image characteristics that are challenging to match. But also audio properties have received many superlatives. Applies not least for the BDP-105 that Arve reviewed back in 2014 .
But this time it's really a completely new model. And already in the name, we read 2-3 of the charavteristics of this newcomer. "BDT" indicates that this is a Blu-ray transport. Normally, this means that there is no analog audio outputs at all, but Oppo has obviously found no reason to extend this term. In the basic Version it has an analog stereo output, but With the option that this may be extended to an analogue 5.1 or 7.1 output. We are talking, in other words of a modular structure, a grip we find in other areas of this Product. More about that later.
The model number 101 tells us that this is the New kid brother in the series. And prices in the US may indicate that we find this player a solid step below the BDP-103. This is also underlined bu the fact that this model does not have the same support for web based streaming services as the larger models. If this status as a kid brother also means that the sound quality is somewhat reduced compared to the BDP-103, remains to be heard.
The suffix "CI" indicates that this is a product tuned into Custom Install. Now this does not mean that it isn`t also suitable as a household player in a normal setting, but it's added up to several features that are specifically aimed at CI. Preparing for rack mounting is one of those properties. And in addition to the aforementioned 5.1 / 7.1 module, it is also an available module for multiple HDMI outputs. In the product specifications below you can read about several CI-tuned properties. As a consequence of this CI tuning, Oppo BDT-101CI will not be available in Oppo's Webshop, but must be purchased through authorized resellers or CI installers.
The manufacturer's specifications:
Advanced Features
- Universal disc format support including Blu-ray, Blu-ray 3D1, DVD, DVD-Audio, Super Audio CD, CD, HDCD and more
- Upscaling to Ultra HD (4K) resolution
- VRS® (Video Reference Series) ClearView™ video processing
- Dolby® TrueHD and Dolby Digital Plus decoding
- DTS-HD Master Audio™ decoding
- Bitstream output compatible with Dolby Atmos and DTS-X
- Three USB ports for playback of media files2 (AVCHD, MKV, AVI, MP4, WAV, FLAC, APE, DSD, etc.)
- Ethernet port for BD-Live, firmware upgrade and home network media file playback
- True 24p™ video for Blu-ray encoded in 24Hz frame rate and optional conversion of DVD to 24p
- Multiple zoom modes
- Advanced picture control including video smoothing, detail and edge enhancement
- Premium 32-bit audio DAC by AKM
- Optical and coaxial digital audio outputs
- Rigid steel chassis and center mounted disc loader with motion balance and vibration isolating mechanisms
- Back-lit remote Control
Custom Integration Features
- Versatile modular design with many customized options
- One or two HDMI outputs via the additional HDMI output module
- Optional HDBaseT output module for long cable runs
- Stereo or optional 7.1ch analog audio output module
- Optional rack mount kit
- Large front panel buttons with finger guards
- RS232 and IP control for system integration
- Switchable rear IR sensor for a clean IR blaster/emitter installation
- HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control)
- Three customizable picture adjustment presets
- Settings can be locked to prevent inadvertent changes
Read more about BDT-101CI at Oppo.
