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The new OPPO Digital UDP-203 question

Hi.  Not sure if anyone already answered this but I read a Nov (inside) review of this new model to be launched in Dec/Jan and it was mentioned that it's not going to include on-line streaming services such as Netflix and YouTube.  Can anyone absolutely confirm this?  That would be a deal killer for me.  What about the coming UDP-205?  Will that be launched with these streaming apps?
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mb1audio
151 posts
 
Why not ask Oppo? They're supposed to have good customer service.
erik_squires
15,946 posts
 
That would be kind of ridiculous as most 4k content has to be streamed.
pdn OP
438 posts
 
Today I called OPPO Digital directly at their main U.S. headquarters and spoke with someone in Tech Support.  He did confirm that the new UDP-203 will not be released with streaming services such as YouTube, Netflix, Hulu , etc.  They have no plans to add any at a later date and the same goes for the pending UDP-205.   I should have called before I asked here on the forum.  But at least we all know now.  For me, that's a deal breaker.  Back to the search.   
junzhang10
252 posts
 
I am now streaming Tidal directly from Oppo 105 , balanced outout to Krell 300i amp. I am using my Ipad Oppo Media to browsing the mass CD library. The sound is amazing. Tried Oppo for streaming Netflix, not as good as my Apple TV box. Since I am using Tidal, I havn't touch mh CD collection for a long time.
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romazicon
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The upcoming UDP-203 will have an HDMI input meaning you could purchase an inexpensive Roku 4k device, which streams Youtube, Netflix, Hulu, etc. and still have the same functionality as your current Oppo.  I do this now with my current BDP-103 and not only does it work well, I find the Roku to be a better streaming device with many more options.
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