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Pioneer Elite BDP-09FD


$2,199.00 Released December, 2008

Product Shot 1 The Pros:High quality DACs - one dedicated to each channel. High quality upscaler. Dual HDMI outputs that can be used simultaneously.

The Cons:No SACD/DVD-A support. Very expensive. Weighs 50 pounds.

Released in December 2008, the Pioneer Elite BDP-09FD is a high-end Blu-ray player, and Pioneer's flagship model. Supporting BD Live 2.0 web content for extra media functionality, the BDP-09FD includes 4GB of internal storage.

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Product Shot 2 Providing full 1080p resolution at 60/24fps through a 16-bit Marvell QDEO video processor, the 09FD offers bitstream output and onboard decoding for high resolution audio formats through Wolfson WM8740 audio DACs, one dedicated to each of the 8 analog channels (7.1).  The 09FD supports dual HDMI which can both be used at the same time, and each port has seperate audio video settings for fine tuning. The 09FD is made of an aluminum chassis and has a steel underside for maximum protection. It also includes a slick blue LED light which displays across the front below a mini LCD display screen. The Pioneer Elite BDP-09FD has a MSRP of $2,199.

Features

  • Video
    • Full 1080p/24fps resolution output
    • 16-bit Marvell QDEO video processor
    • Dual HDMI outputs; can be used simultaneously
  • Audio
    • Bitstream output and onboard decoding for high resolution audio format
    • Wolfson WM8740 audio DAC for each of the 8 analog channels
    • 71. channel analog audio output
  • BD Live 2.0 support
  • 4GB onboard memory
  • Front blue LED light
  • Aluminum chassis and solid steel underside
  • Release Date: December, 2008
  • MSRP: $2,199

User Reviews (16)

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Pros
  • 9

    high quality DACs - one dedicated to each channel

  • 8

    high quality upscaler

  • 8

    dual HDMI outputs that can be used simultaneously

  • 7

    outputs 16-bit colour

  • 6

    Amazing build quality

  • 5

    profile 2.0 support

  • 5

    4GB of onboard storage

  • 5

    7.1 analog output for those with older receivers that don't have HDMI

  • 4

    Seperate power supplies and circuit boards for audio and video

  • 2

    Rapid Blu-Ray startup

  • 1

    Weighs 30 lbs.

  • 1

    Analog audio is reference quality

  • 1

    Very high fidelity 2 channel downmix

  • 1

    Optical disc recorder transport for high bit reading accuracy

  • 1

    Best Redbook CD sound in a Blu-ray player

  • 1

    Easy and reliable software updates via internet or web download to disc

  • 1

    Reasonably priced for true high-end performance and build quality

Cons
  • 8

    no SACD/DVD-A support

  • 4

    very expensive

  • -1

    weighs 50 pounds

  • -2

    requires extremely expensive A/V equipment to appreciate

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