Why is Oppo stopping products.

Hi ozzy,

     I agree that the niche market Oppo sells to would still buy the 205 if they raised the price by $500, I know I would.  
     But I don't think $500 more profit per unit would have any affect on their decision.to cease production.   I suspect Oppo perceived a lot of instability and uncertainty in the abundant and crucial technology incorporated within their players.   This uncertainty involves factors such as the near term future of various physical media and of the licensing agreements, resolution and consistent updating of the various audio/video streaming services and codecs.   
     It was likely a decision mainly based on the projected financial returns of investing and producing a more stable alternative product with a more predictable near term future and costs that are not trending upwards.
Tim

noble100,

I'm sure your right, but it is really a shame. Great products and great customer support, what more could we ask for?

ozzy

Ozzy,

     You summed up my thoughts on Oppo perfectly:
"Great products and great customer support, what more could we ask for?"

     I would just add "all at an affordable price".

RIP Oppo, you will be missed.
 
Tim  

I have an '09 BMW that does have a CD player, and a new MINI Turbo that does not...weirdly, nobody in the car industry asked me if it's OK to bag CD players in cars, as I would have said, "Hell no." 

I have an OPPO BDP-83 SE which has performed flawlessly for years.  I bought the SE (Special Edition) because of its upgraded analog audio section and I want the OPPO USP-205 for the same reasons.  Even more, because it now uses a linear power supply instead of the inferior switch mode power supply that is in the 83SE.  I remain a two channel audio dinosaur by choice and I know of no other DVD player that has analog out ports.
I am one of those that tried to buy from Magnolia and missed out because they oversold their inventory.  Of course I immediately signed up with OPPO and am practically praying they will make that last production run.  I could almost justify buying two, the second one at my computer as a DAC for both computer sound and streaming as it is UPnP capable, though I would use the SPDIF optical port instead, which I am told offers much better audio than USB.