Oppo UDP-203 dilemma

[SeeMoreDigital]

I'm afraid I don't take advantage of all its features. I only generally use it as a disc player. It turns on but the tray does not open, but I am able to play music on a USB stick through it.

The tray on my 203 sometimes sticks (probably due to lack of use). Have you tried playing video files via a USB thumb drive?

If your primary requirement is playing discs I wouldn't recommend the Reavon. Not only has the manufacturer abandoned it, the disc drive can be noisy. You would be better off buying the Sony UBP-X800M2.

 

[ProgRules]

Sony and Panasonic all have some limitation on what type of discs they will play, typically one or both of SACD or DVD-A. None of them not even Reavon or Magnetar have an HDMI input, if you use that (which I do on my 203) you need an Oppo.

The Sony plays both DVD-A and SACD. It just won't play burned DVD-As.

 

[allbrosca]

I might go for the Sony. Cheaper than the repair