Oppo's gone, now what dvd/bluray to buy (Oppo BDP-105d)

I’m in the same boat as you and have read up as much as I can and the sweet, middle spot looks like the Panasonic DP-UB820 ($499.99), which is a scaled down version of the DP-UB9000 ($999.99).

Video wise, it’s the same as it’s big brother but lacking in the audio department. If you have a nice system already, just use it for the 4K capability, which is the same. All the review sites love it for those reasons.

There’s also the Pioneer UPD-LX500 ($999.99) and the LX800 ($?) but their line up seems to be waning out so there might be some good bargains to be had. That, and Clones Audio makes a replacement power supply board that can be used for both models.
https://www.clonesaudio.com/accessories-1

If I remember correctly, the Panasonic offers a better picture and is set to accept a future THX or Dolby HDR10+ encoded blu ray whereas the Pioneer doesn’t. Don’t quote me on it but I’m too lazy to reread it all. 😄

All the best,
Nonoise

Thanks @nonoise ..  I really don't see a reason in spending $1000 on a dvd player now days.  I wouldn't use its dac anyway and don't need the streaming bells & whistles.  Heck, I could probably drop down below the $499 Panasonic you mentioned too.

Most expensive SACD players start with the 105 guts then use better power supplies. I found a bunch of LPMs on Ebay.  One company had very helpful how to photos. I also replaced the IEC with a Rhodium IEC which came with a pure silver jumper to the power supply board and a jumper to bypass the 110/220 switch. For less than $500 I was so blown away, I don't use my $2600 Audio Alchemy DDP-1 + PS 5
hth

@tweak1 Wait Im confused, what did you spend $500 on?  I don't even know what an LPM or IEC is to be honest.