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Panasonic DMP-BD55
$400.00
Released October, 2008
The Pros:7.1 analog outputs do not require an expensive receiver for users to enjoy full surround. Profile 2.0 capable. Good option for those with older high quality receivers.
The Cons:Better to get the cheaper BD35 if you have a receiver. Better to spend the extra money on a receiver upgrade. Bluray is still too expensive.
The DMP-BD55 is a high-end Blu-Ray player from Panasonic. Both the Panasonic DMP-BD55 and Panasonic DMP-BD35 are set to replace the DMP-BD30 and DMP-BD50 models which were released in early 2008. Almost the same as the lesser Panasonic DMP-BD35, the DMP-BD55 features 7.1 analog outputs and other audio enhancements.
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The player also includes an SD card slot for firmware upgrades, an Ethernet port for BD Live access and vibration-reducing feet to keep the player from bouncing during playback. Using Panasonic's UniPhier integrated video circuitry the BD-55 can transmit a full 1080p HD signal, while requiring 20% less wattage than it's previous matching models making for a more "environment" friendly device. The BD-55 also offers a decoding and bitstream of all the advanced audio codecs (Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD High Resolution & Master Audio, Dolby Digital Plus). The device has an MSRP of $399.95.
Features
- Video
- Full 1080/24p HD support through Panasonic's UniPhier integrated processor
- Deep color and x.v. color compatibility
- Full Bonusview (Profile 1.1.) and BD Live (Profile 2.0) capabilities out of the box
- Audio
- 7.1 analog audio outputs and enhancements
- Optimized audio outputs (gold plated)
- Decoding and bitstream support for all advanced audio codecs
- DTS-HD and Dolby TrueHD internally decoded to multi-channel PCM output
- "Vibration-reducing feet" to ensure superior audio/video quality and sound
- Slim black design
- Uses 20% less wattage than earlier models
- Release Date: Sometime in October, 2008
- MSRP: $399.95
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7.1 analog outputs do not require an expensive receiver for users to enjoy full surround
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good option for those with older high quality receivers
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Excellent picture quality
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Decodes all audio formats
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better to get the cheaper BD35 if you have a receiver
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better to spend the extra money on a receiver upgrade
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Bluray is still too expensive
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