The OPPO BDP-83 Special Edition Blu-ray Disc Player is an exciting upgrade based on the highly acclaimed BDP-83. The upgrade includes an all new analog audio stage power by the ESS Sabre³² Ultra and Premier Digital-to-Analog Converters and an improved power supply. The Special Edition also includes the RS-232 remote control port, which is optional for the regular BDP-83.

OPPO Digital recommends the BDP-83 Special Edition to customers who primarily use the analog audio output to connect to either a dedicated stereo or a multi-channel surround system. For customers who primarily use the HDMI output to connect to an A/V receiver or directly to a TV/projector, and for customers who primarily use the digital optical/coaxial audio output, the standard BDP-83 is recommended.

Comparison Chart:

OPPO Blu-ray Disc Player Comparison	BDP-83 Special Edition	BDP-83
Analog Audio Hardware:
Stereo Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC):	ESS Technology ES9016 4 DACs per channel	Cirrus Logic CS4398 1 DAC per channel
7.1ch DAC:	ESS Technology ES9006	Cirrus Logic CS4382A
Analog Audio Specifications:
Frequency Response:	Stereo: 20Hz - 44kHz (±0.2dB); 20Hz - 96kHz (±1.1dB) 7.1ch: 20Hz - 44kHz (±0.4dB)	20Hz - 20kHz (±0.4dB)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-weighted):	>117dB	>110dB
THD+N (1kHz at 0dBFS, 20kHz LPF):	<0.002%	<0.002%
Dynamic Range (24-bit unweighted):	>104dB	N/A
Channel Separation (24-bit unweighted):	>106dB	N/A
Power Supply Hardware:
Main Power Supply:	Improved	Standard
Analog Audio Power Regulators:	Linear voltage regulators with dynamic servo	Linear voltage regulators
RS-232 Remote Control:		(Optional)
Video Features:
Video Processing Technology:	VRS by Anchor Bay	VRS by Anchor Bay
Full HD 1080p Output:
1080p 24Hz Output from Blu-ray:
1080p 24Hz Conversion from DVD:
Source Direct Mode:
Multiple Zoom Modes:
HDMI with v1.3 and Deep Color:
Component Output:
S-Video Output:
Composite Output:
PAL and NTSC Output:
PAL/NTSC Conversion:
Audio Features:
Dolby TrueHD:
DTS-HD Master Audio:
7.1-Channel Analog Output:
Dedicated Stereo Output:
Digital Optical and Coaxial Outputs:
SACD DSD Output over HDMI:
SACD PCM Output over HDMI:
SACD DSD-to-Analog Direct:
SACD DSD-PCM-Analog Conversion:
Playback Features:
Blu-ray Disc:
BonusView (Profile 1.1):
BD-Live (Profile 2.0):
On-board Storage:
DVD Up-Conversion:
DVD-Audio:
SACD:
Additional Media Formats:	CD, HDCD, Kodak Picture CD, AVCHD, MKV, and other audio/video/picture files	CD, HDCD, Kodak Picture CD, AVCHD, MKV, and other audio/video/picture files
Convenience Features:
Dual USB Ports:
Back-lit Remote Control:
Universal Power Supply:
External IR:
HDMI CEC:
Other Features:
Front Panel:	Heavy gauge black brushed aluminum	Heavy gauge black brushed aluminum
Chassis Appearance:	Black	Black
OPPO Recommendations:
For use with high-end audio systems via analog audio connections:
For use with all audio systems via HDMI and digital optical/coaxial connections: