Dreamer
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The Oppo DV-981HD arrived this evening. After about an hour of critical listening I can only say wow.
Granted it's brand new--needs a LOT of break-in time I think. But first impressions, right out of the box, are that it is VERY detailed, has tremendously tight bass, very fast attack, and a lot of air.
It's not at all a "laid-back" CD player. This CD player has attitude--it's not so much brash or in-your-face, just really THERE. Very detailed, and sort of right in your personal space. Like I said, it needs a few days of break-in, but it's a lot more agressive than the old Sony (which is a VERY laid-back player).
I think I like it. Pianos don't sound nearly as harsh as the Sony. Guitars and strings are VERY "stringy"--meaning that you can really hear the harmonics and fretwork and other subharmonic details.Voices are very nice--smooth, sweet, and open. Drums are shockingly tight and well-placed. Oh yeah, this thing has a VERY sharp, deep and wide soundstage.
I'll definitely keep y'all posted...
--Richard
Granted it's brand new--needs a LOT of break-in time I think. But first impressions, right out of the box, are that it is VERY detailed, has tremendously tight bass, very fast attack, and a lot of air.
It's not at all a "laid-back" CD player. This CD player has attitude--it's not so much brash or in-your-face, just really THERE. Very detailed, and sort of right in your personal space. Like I said, it needs a few days of break-in, but it's a lot more agressive than the old Sony (which is a VERY laid-back player).
I think I like it. Pianos don't sound nearly as harsh as the Sony. Guitars and strings are VERY "stringy"--meaning that you can really hear the harmonics and fretwork and other subharmonic details.Voices are very nice--smooth, sweet, and open. Drums are shockingly tight and well-placed. Oh yeah, this thing has a VERY sharp, deep and wide soundstage.
I'll definitely keep y'all posted...
--Richard