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Which OPPO?

Might be time to upgrade my years old Sony blu ray. We watch one or two movies weekly and lately, the Sony completely freezes about 1 1/2 to 2 hours into a movie, needing a complete reboot (pulling the plug) to restart and then click to where we left off....aggravating!

Been thinking about an Oppo for a while, but how much better are the latest ones as opposed to the 103 which can be had for around $500. It will be hooked to plasma tv, Sonus Faber Toy Towers, Nad 326 BEE integrated amp. It will rarely be used for just playing music, tv and movies only. Is there any need to move to the new 105 at more than twice the cost?

Thanks in advance for your input.
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You might also consider a used BDP93 or even an 83. I've got an Oppo-modded 83 and a 93 (I have a Meridian front end so I don't need the upgraded DACs). I've read (but have not tested) that the 83 does better upscaling than the 93/95. That being said - if saving $100-$200 isn't the key then I'd go for the 103 (truth be told I'm thinking of selling the 93...)

Just a thought if $$ are tight. Any Oppo represents solid value IMHO - I've owned an Oppo since the early BDP-83's.
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