Ideal way to set up the OPPO 105?

Please review the "Unofficial OPPO BDP-103 Frequently Asked Questions” for additional information about the Oppo 105. This is not an official document from Oppo Digital but it is very useful. See:

http://watershade.net/wmcclain/BDP-103-faq.html

For my Oppo 105, I purchased the Samsung 19” monitor (model #UN19F4000AFXZA) so I can see my music selections on the monitor. It needs an external monitor so you can see what you are doing. For example, when using Pandora, it displays your albums on the screen and you select what album you want to hear.

The Oppo 105 automatically connects to Gracenote's global media database over the Internet so it can display cover art, title, artist, genre and other media information when playing CD's. This is a very helpful feature.

The Oppo 105 was very easy to setup and connected to my Ethernet wired Internet connection automatically (using Ethernet over power). I performed a firmware update and it has been playing ever since. While Wi-Fi is an option, a wired connection is better.

A new firmware was released for your OPPO BDP-103/BDP-103D/BDP-105 Blu-ray player on December 5, 2013. Containing over 20 new features and bug fixes, this is a highly recommended update.

The Apple Store has an App for your iPhone that can be used to control the music elections on your Oppo 105.

I like the Oppo because it can play all disk formats include SACD’s, has USB 2.0 ports for my USB drives (and hard drives) and Internet streaming from Pandora and Rhapsody.

Thanks alot Hgeifman!

I do have an ipad. Would I be able to use that instead of the TV/LCD monitor? There's a MediaControl HD APP that I think will enable the ipad to take the place of the monitor, but I'm not sure.

I do not know if you can use the iPad instead of an external monitor. It is my understanding that the Oppo 105 requires a HDMI cable to the monitor. I do not think the iPad has a HDMI connection. However, I suggest you call Oppo Digital and ask them. I have called them several times and their customer service is excellent. Please post what you discover.

Hgeifman, that is very nice to know indeed! It makes me wish I got the 105 instead of the 103. Sounds like a very nice way to get into PC audio by at least streaming what the internet has to offer as a way of getting one's feet wet. You made it seem all so easy.

All the best,
Nonoise

Another option for you to consider is to connect the Roku 3 (wired or Wi-Fi) or the Roku Streaming Stick (Wi-Fi Only) to your Oppo 105. I have not tried this but am thinking about buying the Roku 3 (no decision yet).

The Oppo 105 only supports Pandora and Rhapsody streaming while the Roku 3 has over 83 music channels . In addition, I discovered that TuneIn is included with the Roku 3 (TuneIn provides streaming music radio and streaming talk radio). TuneIn allows you to create "custom" URL addresses so that other stations can be included. For example, Radio Swizz Jazz and Linn Classical can be added to your Oppo favorites list. This URL option opens up many more possibilities for Internet radio streaming.

See:

http://www.roku.com/channels/#!browse/music/by-popular

While Wi-Fi is a Roku option, a wired connection is better. My Oppo Digital 105 Blu-Ray player has been connected to the Internet using an Ethernet over power connection. It has proven to be a very reliable connection. Connection problems are very rare. My video system, dishwasher and other home appliances do NOT interfere when I am using the Ethernet over power connection for my Oppo 105.

I am using the ASUS home plug av power line adapter kit PL-X32m rated at to 200Mbps (Ethernet over power).

The ASUS Home Plug AV Ethernet Adapter lets you pass through the existing electrical power lines in your home or office into a high-speed network. There are many other Ethernet Adapter brands on the market. Another option is the Linksys PLEK500 Ethernet over power device (highly rated by CNET).

There is no noise problem with the Ethernet over power since it runs on your electrical lines at a higher frequency than the electrical power. I suggest you plug the ASUS device "directly" into the router and NOT into a switch box. Mine was first plugged into my Netgear switch box but I discovered I got a better connection by going directly into my router.

Ethernet over power is much better connection than a wireless connection. It was very difficult for me to run another Ethernet wire from my router in my home office to my living room and the Ethernet over power solution works fine.