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Oppo 103D streaming issues

I use my Oppo for DVD's of course, and also for streaming from Youtube. Lately I have had a problem with the video locking up while streaming. The only way to cure the problem is to turn it off and back on again. Naturally when I do that I lose my spot in the video I was watching. I know it's the Oppo because when I bypass it and use the browser built into my TV it works fine. Since the Oppo output goes to my 2 channel system, I prefer to use that over the TV. Any thoughts on what may be causing the problem? Hint: It's not my internet speed!
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falconquest OP
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Just wanted to offer a quick update here. I believe I have found the resolution. I read on another forum that it is necessary to return to the factory default settings following a software update. I did that and now it seems to be working fine again. The unit will retain your internet connection settings when this is performed.
mahler123
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I’m curious.  Given the low resolution of You Tube sound, does it actually sound better coming through the 105 compared to the TV as a source?  Is your TV hooked up to your pre amp or are you using the TV speakers?
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falconquest OP
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It's actually a 103D. I run the coax out to my DAC which feeds my pre-amp so I run it through my main system. The audio quality varies on Youtube. I was listening to an "audiophile" recording of music last night and it was actually pretty decent. Most of the audio is so-so however. My Oppo is only used for DVD video/audio. I use a separate CD transport for serious listening.
erik_squires
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Make sure your Oppo is well ventilated, and that it isn't sitting right on top of a heat generating device! :)
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falconquest OP
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Thanks erik,Yeah it's well ventilated with about 5" of space between it and the next shelf. I also have it perched on anti-vibration pads so it sits about an inch higher than the feet allow. It has plenty of ventilation. I also searched the issue on a home theater forum and many people stated that the software in the Oppo is quirky. There is a way to delete cached data. I performed that function and it seems to be working better now. I had thought I would just buy a decent 200 series unit thinking that I could update beyond the issues but apparently the firmware still has weird quirks. 
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