DVD by Oppo 205

Well, it can certainly upscale any 480i DVD content to 1080p or 4K video.  However, the 205 series no longer has Darbee processing.  The Darbee can definitely help with sharpening lower resolution interlaced content, such as 480i / 480p DVD level resolution.  The older 103D and 105D players included Darbee processing.

I would be surprised if it did improve the image even further. The advantage of the UHD 205 is that it handles UHD Bluray, but that is two levels up from DVD. Upsampling one level, to just ordinary Bluray, is already quite an achievement. What is not there is simply not there, after all.

Thanks guys. If it upsamples to closer to 1080p that’s a great improvement. I hadn’t thought of the Darby processing. Since there are so many opera DVDs it may be better to go with the 105d. Any other cpmments ?

Do you have a 4k TV?  If not - no reason to upgrade to  4k player.

I have observed that upscaling to 4k can create some strange looking images. The upscaling and also enhancement to HDR makes the images look un-natural - like they were shot in a studio with very bright lights (perhaps they were....).
Real 4k Blurays look astounding so that's why you should buy the latest technology - stop living in the past.
Sound quality on the UDP-205 is better than the 105 - particularly on voices, which would be a consideration for Opera.

Glad you mentioned vocals !  I am an opera nut. Love audio and video. I have a glass of French Brandy and - honestly - I am there. I am “supremely” grateful for DVD’s and enhancements are Gravy !!!