OPPO BDP-93 NuForce Xtreme Edition MSRP $1299 (available April, 2011)
OPPO BDP-95 NuForce Xtreme Edition MSRP $2495 (available April, 2011)
Extracting high-quality audio from Blu-ray players is problematic. The HDMI signal interleaves video and audio data which, upon decoding, produces an inherent jitter as high as 7nanoseconds (For comparison, a good CD player's jitter is in the picosecond range). In practical terms, it is difficult to properly decode HDMI audio without employing extensive reclocking circuits, thus pushing up the cost of a good HDMI audio pre-processor.
The simplest way to improve analog audio performance is at the source. As replacements for standard OPPO analog boards, the NuForce analog boards for the Oppo BDP-93 and BDP-95 3D Blu-ray players have been redesigned from the ground up for improved performance parameters. DIY customers can purchase NuForce Edition analog boards separately to upgrade to NuForce Edition BDP-93NE, BDP-93NXE and BDP95NXE players.
BDP-93 NuForce Edition player (MSRP $899) and 93NE board (MSRP $400) feature:
- All 8-channels have been re-engineered for a breathtaking, full-HD multi-channel experience
- A highly regulated and filtered onboard linear power supply
- Output stage carefully designed to sidestep signal-degrading muting circuitry
- Advanced analog filters eliminate phase shifting within the audible bands
- High performance op-amps for a warm, vibrant, seductive sound
A sophisticated clocking scheme to suppress the audio data jitters – inherent in all video-based players – for all eight channels. An ultra stable VCXO generates audio clock that is completely asynchronous from the transport's clock. Thee result is a theoretical jitter of < 3ps (RMS) on both PCM and DSD streams.
The BDP-95 NuForce Extreme Edition (NXE) (MSRP $2495):
- Employs the BDP-95 platform plus a state-of-the art Sabre32 DAC, thus raising performance to an even higher level.
- Two-channel ultra-high-performance output for music
- 7.1-channel ultra-high-performance output for movies
- All channels utilize extensive re-clocking circuits
- A more robust power supply with multiple regulation
