Pioneer BPD-51FD blu-ray player
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This honestly needs no introduction. This is a Pioneer Elite Blu-ray player of well reknown.
It has a well regarded Wolfson DAC's so its more used as a really nice CD player that just so happens to play blu-rays. It loads blu-rays slow but has loaded all of em I've tried. Its got the latest firmware loaded on it.
Selling only because I have ripped all my blu-rays and DVD's so its getting little to no use. Figured I'd rather pass it along to someone looking for a good player.
Player is in mint condition and has the remote (have to find it) and stock powercord. I have not modded this in any way shape or form. It will be shipped in the original box and packaged to withstand any falls or drops. It will be insured for the purchase price as well.
Figured I would pass it along rather than let it sit and collect dust.
Asking 130 + shipping and this is listed on CL. I will get pictures up later tonight
Polkies in good standing may get a price break, so PM me for details.
PERFORMANCE FEATURES
Manufacture website here
Some info on the player here:
Get ready for movies like you’ve never seen before. Prepare yourself for the stunning new world of the BDP-51FD Pioneer® BonusView™ Blu-ray Disc player.
Experience Blu-ray content in a whole new way. Open your eyes to a whole new realm of possibilities. A world unlike anything you’ve ever known. Where watching movies and entertainment at home will never feel the same again. And everything you see, hear and feel is more thrilling than you ever thought possible.
Brace yourself for the wonders of spectacular 1080p resolution and for unrivaled image quality. A world where True24FPS ensures every movie you watch is now viewed just as the director intended.
Set your sights on a single-wire connection so technologically advanced now one HDMI® digital connection is all you need to output both HD audio and video signals to your HDMI capable A/V receiver or HD flat panel.
Get ready for a world where pictures and music come together in a brand new way on a Blu-ray Disc Player with HDMI control, powered from a single remote. Delivering 3 different noise reduction circuits, 7.1 channel analog audio outputs and internal audio output, this Blu-ray Disc Player brings added dimension and more stunning detail to everything you see, hear and feel.
It’s a world where years of technological innovation make everything you’ve ever seen or heard before ordinary and mundane by comparison. Where Wolfson™ Audio DACs — featuring a signal-to-noise ratio of 117db provide the purest, most pristine music and movie soundtrack performance available. And an exclusive Jitter Reduction Circuit utilizes Pioneer-developed IC to digitally reshape the waveform of the audio clock. Empowering the Pioneer BDP-51FD with a stunningly impressive ability to reduce jitter in every piece of content you see or hear.
All of which create a home theater experience…so unbelievably thrilling, it will move you in ways you never knew possible. Ultimately, it’s a world so completely different, so beyond extraordinary…it will change the way you look, listen and feel about watching movies at home, forever.
Spectacular 1080p Picture Quality: The BDP-51FD provides up to 1920 x 1080p resolution for an unrivaled picture quality. And with True24FPS, now see your movies as the director intended.
Single-Wire Connection: One HDMI® 1.3a digital connection is all you need from the BDP-51FD to output both HD audio and video signals to your HDMI-capable A/V receiver or HD flat panel. Compared to typical connections, the HDMI interface replaces multiple cords without degradation in signal quality between components. HDMI 1.3a also provides 12-bit deep color support, improving subtle gradations between colors.
HDMI Control: Master your home theater universe. The BDP-51FD supports HDMI Control, which allows you to seamlessly control all your HDMI Control-equipped Pioneer A/V equipment with a single remote.
Wolfson™ Audio DACs: Each DAC features a signal-to-noise ratio of 117db. Wolfson DACs provide top-notch audio performance from music and movie soundtracks.
Exclusive Jitter Reduction Circuit: Utilizing a Pioneer developed IC, this circuit digitally reshapes the waveform of the audio clock to greatly reduce jitter for all content.
Frequency Control Circuit: By tuning the low-pass filter, waveform distortion of the coaxial digital output is greatly reduced for improved audio performance.
Picture Control Suite: 13 different video adjustments (Progressive Motion, PureCinema, YNR, CNR, BNR, MNR, Detail, White Level, Black Level, Black Setup, Gamma Correction, Hue, and Chroma Level)
3 Different Noise Reduction Circuits: 3D Noise Reduction: ––based on pixel-per-pixel basis to reduce Gaussian Noise without blurring the image.
lock and Mosquito Noise Reduction: to enhance poorly created content.
BonusView Support: Independent High-Definition simultaneous video streams. Watch your Blu-ray disc movies while watching the bonus features at the same time. (Picture-in-Picture)
7.1 Channel Analog Audio Outputs: for compatibility with non-HDMI equipped receivers and preamps.
Internal Audio Decoders: The BDP-51FD features internal decoding of all advanced audio formats including Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD High Resolution, and DTS-HD Master*. The BDP‑51FD also provides bit-stream audio over the HDMI jack of all of the above formats.
Easy Operation and Setup: New Advanced HD GUIs for easy navigation.
Latest Generation PureCinema Deinterlacer: Multi-Format Compatibilty: The BDP-51FD is compatible with BD‑ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, DVD-Video, DVD-R (Video Mode) / RW (Video Mode), and CD media.
TERMINALS
HDMI Output
Component Video Output*
Composite Video Output*
S-Video Output*
7.1-Channel Audio Output*
2-Channel Audio Output
Coaxial Digital Output*
Optical Digital Output
SR Input
*Gold Plated
SPECIFICATIONS
Power Requirements: 120V/60Hz
Product Weight: 12 lbs. 9 oz.
PRODUCT DIMENSIONS W x H x
16.54” x 4.89” x 14.18”
It has a well regarded Wolfson DAC's so its more used as a really nice CD player that just so happens to play blu-rays. It loads blu-rays slow but has loaded all of em I've tried. Its got the latest firmware loaded on it.
Selling only because I have ripped all my blu-rays and DVD's so its getting little to no use. Figured I'd rather pass it along to someone looking for a good player.
Player is in mint condition and has the remote (have to find it) and stock powercord. I have not modded this in any way shape or form. It will be shipped in the original box and packaged to withstand any falls or drops. It will be insured for the purchase price as well.
Figured I would pass it along rather than let it sit and collect dust.
Asking 130 + shipping and this is listed on CL. I will get pictures up later tonight
Polkies in good standing may get a price break, so PM me for details.
PERFORMANCE FEATURES
Manufacture website here
Some info on the player here:
Get ready for movies like you’ve never seen before. Prepare yourself for the stunning new world of the BDP-51FD Pioneer® BonusView™ Blu-ray Disc player.
Experience Blu-ray content in a whole new way. Open your eyes to a whole new realm of possibilities. A world unlike anything you’ve ever known. Where watching movies and entertainment at home will never feel the same again. And everything you see, hear and feel is more thrilling than you ever thought possible.
Brace yourself for the wonders of spectacular 1080p resolution and for unrivaled image quality. A world where True24FPS ensures every movie you watch is now viewed just as the director intended.
Set your sights on a single-wire connection so technologically advanced now one HDMI® digital connection is all you need to output both HD audio and video signals to your HDMI capable A/V receiver or HD flat panel.
Get ready for a world where pictures and music come together in a brand new way on a Blu-ray Disc Player with HDMI control, powered from a single remote. Delivering 3 different noise reduction circuits, 7.1 channel analog audio outputs and internal audio output, this Blu-ray Disc Player brings added dimension and more stunning detail to everything you see, hear and feel.
It’s a world where years of technological innovation make everything you’ve ever seen or heard before ordinary and mundane by comparison. Where Wolfson™ Audio DACs — featuring a signal-to-noise ratio of 117db provide the purest, most pristine music and movie soundtrack performance available. And an exclusive Jitter Reduction Circuit utilizes Pioneer-developed IC to digitally reshape the waveform of the audio clock. Empowering the Pioneer BDP-51FD with a stunningly impressive ability to reduce jitter in every piece of content you see or hear.
All of which create a home theater experience…so unbelievably thrilling, it will move you in ways you never knew possible. Ultimately, it’s a world so completely different, so beyond extraordinary…it will change the way you look, listen and feel about watching movies at home, forever.
Spectacular 1080p Picture Quality: The BDP-51FD provides up to 1920 x 1080p resolution for an unrivaled picture quality. And with True24FPS, now see your movies as the director intended.
Single-Wire Connection: One HDMI® 1.3a digital connection is all you need from the BDP-51FD to output both HD audio and video signals to your HDMI-capable A/V receiver or HD flat panel. Compared to typical connections, the HDMI interface replaces multiple cords without degradation in signal quality between components. HDMI 1.3a also provides 12-bit deep color support, improving subtle gradations between colors.
HDMI Control: Master your home theater universe. The BDP-51FD supports HDMI Control, which allows you to seamlessly control all your HDMI Control-equipped Pioneer A/V equipment with a single remote.
Wolfson™ Audio DACs: Each DAC features a signal-to-noise ratio of 117db. Wolfson DACs provide top-notch audio performance from music and movie soundtracks.
Exclusive Jitter Reduction Circuit: Utilizing a Pioneer developed IC, this circuit digitally reshapes the waveform of the audio clock to greatly reduce jitter for all content.
Frequency Control Circuit: By tuning the low-pass filter, waveform distortion of the coaxial digital output is greatly reduced for improved audio performance.
Picture Control Suite: 13 different video adjustments (Progressive Motion, PureCinema, YNR, CNR, BNR, MNR, Detail, White Level, Black Level, Black Setup, Gamma Correction, Hue, and Chroma Level)
3 Different Noise Reduction Circuits: 3D Noise Reduction: ––based on pixel-per-pixel basis to reduce Gaussian Noise without blurring the image.
lock and Mosquito Noise Reduction: to enhance poorly created content.
BonusView Support: Independent High-Definition simultaneous video streams. Watch your Blu-ray disc movies while watching the bonus features at the same time. (Picture-in-Picture)
7.1 Channel Analog Audio Outputs: for compatibility with non-HDMI equipped receivers and preamps.
Internal Audio Decoders: The BDP-51FD features internal decoding of all advanced audio formats including Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD High Resolution, and DTS-HD Master*. The BDP‑51FD also provides bit-stream audio over the HDMI jack of all of the above formats.
Easy Operation and Setup: New Advanced HD GUIs for easy navigation.
Latest Generation PureCinema Deinterlacer: Multi-Format Compatibilty: The BDP-51FD is compatible with BD‑ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, DVD-Video, DVD-R (Video Mode) / RW (Video Mode), and CD media.
TERMINALS
HDMI Output
Component Video Output*
Composite Video Output*
S-Video Output*
7.1-Channel Audio Output*
2-Channel Audio Output
Coaxial Digital Output*
Optical Digital Output
SR Input
*Gold Plated
SPECIFICATIONS
Power Requirements: 120V/60Hz
Product Weight: 12 lbs. 9 oz.
PRODUCT DIMENSIONS W x H x
16.54” x 4.89” x 14.18” "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
Comments
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Thanks @DSkip. I debated keeping this just in case but I've got too much crap in my closests anyway and it just wont get much use anymore since like you I went all server based on movies and music.
I'd agree that you should dynamat it, I just never got that far.
"....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963) -
Some pictures. I noticed some very small scratches that are only noticeable with a flash. I took a couple pictures of it.
"....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963) -
I just sold a friend my Yamaha AVR and he was asking me if I had a spare Blu Ray Player to go with it so he is looking for one how well does it play CDR's ?Home Theater
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2 Channel
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I am going to be honest and hang my head in shame as a audiophile
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I only played ONE burned CD-R in it the whole time I had it. BUT it had no problems at all playing it. I believe it was burned as a standard CD and NOT as a data CD since those wont play in my car.
Beyond that, it was used mostly for blu-rays from my collection, and it played all of them that I have in my collection."....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963) -
He has a lot of stuff on CDR's and I know some players are finicky, I will mention this player to him if it does.Home Theater
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2 Channel
Adcom 555II Vincent SA-T1 Marantz SA 15S2 Denon DR-M11 Clearaudio Bluemotion SDA 2.3tl's (Z) edition MIT Terminator II Speaker Cables & IC's Adcom 545II Adcom Gtp-450 Marantz CD5004 Technics M245X SDA 2B's, SDA CRS+
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He has a lot of stuff on CDR's and I know some players are finicky, I will mention this player to him if it does.
So are you talking a CD burned in a data only format or burned like a standard CD?"....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963) -
Ripping a standard CD and burning it, I will tell him about it Friday.Home Theater
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2 Channel
Adcom 555II Vincent SA-T1 Marantz SA 15S2 Denon DR-M11 Clearaudio Bluemotion SDA 2.3tl's (Z) edition MIT Terminator II Speaker Cables & IC's Adcom 545II Adcom Gtp-450 Marantz CD5004 Technics M245X SDA 2B's, SDA CRS+
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JD LABS C5 Headphone Amplifier, Sennheiser HD 598, Polk Audio Buckle, Polk Audio Hinge, Velodyne vPulse, Bose IE2, Sennheiser CX 200 Street II, Sennheiser MX 365
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Ripping a standard CD and burning it, I will tell him about it Friday.
Gotcha. The CD I played was music I had downloaded from some artists websites and burned on to a CD and it played fine.
"....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963) -
Great price kids, and worth it for the cd performance alone.HT SYSTEM-
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Pioneer elite vhx 21
Sony 4k BRP
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Polk Sig. 20's
Polk FX500 surrounds
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Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
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I use this player as my go to CDP in the office system below. Does a great job. I do also play the occasional DVD or BD.
I have played burned CDs in this, no problem. Not many though. I suppose I could run a handful through today or tomorrow and further corroborate that. But I doubt that the assessment would change.
As Enders said, the ONLY thing that might bother you is the slow load times. But once in and loaded you're GOOD! Get that damping in as Dskip recommends and sit back and enjoy!
GLWTS!
cnhCurrently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!
Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
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Right of first refusal goes to Ivan (Pittdog)."....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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I'm a taking this beast ......Thanks Dan
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So this has been a fun journey on this player... Praying Ivan gets it today or tomorrow.
Just look at the tracking....
Keep in mind Indiana and Illinois are next to each other..... How the H E L L does it go to Iowa, then MISSOURI, then Illinois? Did it go on vacation or something lol.
Ivan and I are praying the packaging is not destroyed.
"....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963) -
It wanted to visit me first."Some people find it easier to be conceited rather than correct."
"Unwad those panties and have a good time man. We're all here to help each other, no matter how it might appear." DSkip -
I like how Priority Mail 2 Day takes 6 days going next door......HT Optoma HD25 LV on 80" DIY Screen, Anthem MRX 300 Receiver, Pioneer Elite BDP 51FD Polk CS350LS, Polk SDA1C, Polk FX300, Polk RT55, Dual EBS Adire Shiva 320watt tuned to 17hz, ICs-DIY Twisted Prs, Speaker-Raymond Cable
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Boy i must say this item darn near gave me a stroke. It has been more place in its short life than I have in mine
.. I must say that Dan packed this very well above and beyond what must will do. Dan is an EXCELLENT seller so never fear unless he sends it USPS then hold on ..Kidding it was well beyond his control and the player did arrive safe now just to hook it up and move the ol Denon 3910 to 2ch duty.. -
I just picked one of these up at the local Goodwill! Anyone know if the separate analog 2 channel outputs will deliver full resolution audio from Blu-rays? I assume that playback of CD's will sound better on this than my S790 but I'll get it hooked up soon and compare.2 Channel - Polk SDA-2BTL, Carver TFM-35, Peachtree iDAC, Qobuz streamed via Episode Lynk using bubble UPnP server
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I would bet that the BDP51FD will sound much better than the Sony S790. The Pioneer has the Wolfson DAC's , this was a big selling point for the unit.
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only one way to find out get your read on.
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/StaticFiles/Manuals/Home/BDP-51FD_OperatingInstructions0708.pdf
I do know one thing the last firmware upgrade disabled the Component RCA's so that only the HDMI can be used. I bought it as my Denon 3805 doesn't have HDMI but thank god I ran the HDMI to my Panny HDTV and 7.1 to my receiver it all gooooooood. -
Is there any place not to put it?
Turning it around, is there a best place to put it on these players?Dynamat!
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I may be wrong ,but didn't someone (DSkip perhaps?) have a post here with some pics on dynamatting the BDP51FD?
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Man, my ears were burnin'. This was basically my only claim to fame in this forum.
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Last week I replaced the Pangea AC-14 on this unit with an AC-14SE, which I scored for $30/free shipping on eBay. $30...high-five!
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nice work!
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When I first joined here, I thought you ALL were cable snobs! Do you see the irony? I think I'll go clean and polish my copper nanner plugs now.
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Meet a new cable convert. If time allows I'll DM (wife) my blueray player for the heck of it!
Back on track, Did the player need any work or did someone just give up on it?
How do you like it? I was in the market for one some time ago... -
I plugged it in last night and spun a few CDs with no issues. I tested it out briefly with a blu-ray and HDMI which worked fine as well. I haven't figured out for sure if the analog 2 channel outputs were giving me the uncompressed audio from the blu-ray yet but everything seems to be working properly. It sounds very nice so far. Even came with the remote.
Now the tough decision to keep or flip. I've been debating trying to get rid of a few vintage pieces to fund the purchase of a nice integrated. Just had a Classé CAP-151 come through my shop and fell in love. Sheesh, if only money were no object.2 Channel - Polk SDA-2BTL, Carver TFM-35, Peachtree iDAC, Qobuz streamed via Episode Lynk using bubble UPnP server -
Dang DSkip I dynamated but you took it to a whole new level:)
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My concern about the RCAs was that when I ran HDMI to the receiver and 2 channel RCA out to the power amp the receiver didn't say it was receiving the HD master audio, just PCM. When I run the Sony to the receiver with HDMI the icon lights up with the same disc saying it's getting the uncompressed master track. The manual didn't seem to have a ton of info about the 2 channel outs, plenty of charts etc about the other digital outputs and available formats.2 Channel - Polk SDA-2BTL, Carver TFM-35, Peachtree iDAC, Qobuz streamed via Episode Lynk using bubble UPnP server
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ambiophonics wrote: »My concern about the RCAs was that when I ran HDMI to the receiver and 2 channel RCA out to the power amp the receiver didn't say it was receiving the HD master audio, just PCM. When I run the Sony to the receiver with HDMI the icon lights up with the same disc saying it's getting the uncompressed master track. The manual didn't seem to have a ton of info about the 2 channel outs, plenty of charts etc about the other digital outputs and available formats.
I think you must have a setting in your Sony player that's set to bitstream correct? The icon on the avr that's lit up is for the TrueHD or DTS-HD MA ? Otherwise if the setting in the Sony is set to LPCM and that shows up on the avr.
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