Pioneer Introduces New Blu-Ray Players at CEDIA!!
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Pioneer Shows 3D Blu-ray Disc Player Trio
By Greg Tarr -- TWICE, September 8, 2011
Indianapolis - Pioneer is unveiling at CEDIA Expo 2011 three new 3D Blu-ray Disc players targeted at high-performance enthusiasts.
The new players include one model on the core Pioneer label -- the Pioneer BDP-140 available now for a $199 suggested retail -- and two units under the ultra-high-end Elite line: the BDP-52Fd ($399) and BDP-53FD ($499).
All deliver expanded new feature packages, wireless capability, improved loading times and audio/video streaming from Pandora, YouTube and Netflix.
Additional features include high-definition audio and video playback from both USB and DLNA sources.
"These new players let you access audio and video content from a variety of online and other personal sources so you're never restricted to just your disc-based movie library," said Chris Walker, Pioneer home entertainment A/V marketing and product planning director.
All models feature HDMI v1.4a outputs and FullHD 1080p 2D and 3D capability.
Additionally, all three models can up convert standard-definition video sources to 1080p. Additionally, 36-Bit Deep Color support with compatible content and display features smooth gradation steps with more accurate color precision and adds to overall high-quality color reproduction.
Each model also supports the latest enhanced multichannel surround-sound formats, including DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD and Super Audio CD.
The Elite models offer a Precision Quartz Lock System (PQLS) bit stream multichannel feature for jitter-free reproduction of Blu-ray Disc, DVD and CD content. When paired with a compatible Pioneer A/V receiver, PQLS syncs the audio signals between the components.
The Elite models also add a superior build quality and Pioneer's Sound Retriever Link and Stream Smoother Link features. These detect the bit rate of both audio and video content and can send a command to a compatible Pioneer receiver to activate the Sound Retriever or Stream Smoother feature.
The Sound Retriever feature enhances compressed audio files by restoring critical data lost during the compression process, while Stream Smoother enhances compressed video files to reduce compression noise and establish more detailed, finer images, Pioneer said.
The Stream Smoother technology is said to be especially compelling when used with low bit-rate video sources originally intended for viewing on small screens such as smartphones.
The BDP-53FD provides an extra HDMI output, armored chassis construction and further enhances video quality by integrating a Marvell Qdeo video processor. Pioneer's QDEO implementation allows for greater picture quality adjustments and enhanced up-scaling of lower bit-rate video content.
To control the home-theater system, Pioneer's free iControlAV2 App turns various smartphones and tablets into fully functioning remote controls for the new Blu-ray 3D players.
When the players are connected via Ethernet to a wireless router, the app allows users to control basic functions of the players. The feature is available for iPads, iPhones, iPod Touches and select Android devices.
By Greg Tarr -- TWICE, September 8, 2011
Indianapolis - Pioneer is unveiling at CEDIA Expo 2011 three new 3D Blu-ray Disc players targeted at high-performance enthusiasts.
The new players include one model on the core Pioneer label -- the Pioneer BDP-140 available now for a $199 suggested retail -- and two units under the ultra-high-end Elite line: the BDP-52Fd ($399) and BDP-53FD ($499).
All deliver expanded new feature packages, wireless capability, improved loading times and audio/video streaming from Pandora, YouTube and Netflix.
Additional features include high-definition audio and video playback from both USB and DLNA sources.
"These new players let you access audio and video content from a variety of online and other personal sources so you're never restricted to just your disc-based movie library," said Chris Walker, Pioneer home entertainment A/V marketing and product planning director.
All models feature HDMI v1.4a outputs and FullHD 1080p 2D and 3D capability.
Additionally, all three models can up convert standard-definition video sources to 1080p. Additionally, 36-Bit Deep Color support with compatible content and display features smooth gradation steps with more accurate color precision and adds to overall high-quality color reproduction.
Each model also supports the latest enhanced multichannel surround-sound formats, including DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD and Super Audio CD.
The Elite models offer a Precision Quartz Lock System (PQLS) bit stream multichannel feature for jitter-free reproduction of Blu-ray Disc, DVD and CD content. When paired with a compatible Pioneer A/V receiver, PQLS syncs the audio signals between the components.
The Elite models also add a superior build quality and Pioneer's Sound Retriever Link and Stream Smoother Link features. These detect the bit rate of both audio and video content and can send a command to a compatible Pioneer receiver to activate the Sound Retriever or Stream Smoother feature.
The Sound Retriever feature enhances compressed audio files by restoring critical data lost during the compression process, while Stream Smoother enhances compressed video files to reduce compression noise and establish more detailed, finer images, Pioneer said.
The Stream Smoother technology is said to be especially compelling when used with low bit-rate video sources originally intended for viewing on small screens such as smartphones.
The BDP-53FD provides an extra HDMI output, armored chassis construction and further enhances video quality by integrating a Marvell Qdeo video processor. Pioneer's QDEO implementation allows for greater picture quality adjustments and enhanced up-scaling of lower bit-rate video content.
To control the home-theater system, Pioneer's free iControlAV2 App turns various smartphones and tablets into fully functioning remote controls for the new Blu-ray 3D players.
When the players are connected via Ethernet to a wireless router, the app allows users to control basic functions of the players. The feature is available for iPads, iPhones, iPod Touches and select Android devices.
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And what does it have to do with SurgeX? :biggrin:Gears shared to both living room & bedroom:
Integra DHC-80.3 / Oppo BDP-105 / DirecTV HR24 DVR /APC S15blk PC-UPS
Living room:
LSiM707's / LSiM706c / LSiM702 F/X's / dual JL Audio Fathom F113's / Parasound Halo A51 / Panasonic 65" TC-P65VT50
Bedroom:
Usher Dancer Mini 2 Diamond DMD's / Logitech SB Touch / W4S STP-SE / W4S DAC-2 / W4S ST-1000 / Samsung 52" LN52B750
Other rooms:
Audioengine AP4's / GLOW Audio Sub One / audio-gd NFB-3 DAC / Audioengine N22
audio-gd NFB-10.2 / Denon AH-D7000 -
I have been waiting for new from Pioneer on their new Blu ray players. If thats not a misprint, having SACD back in the player is a very welcome addition for me. I'm also hoping DVD audio is there as well and I could possibly go back to Elite for my Blu ray player if it can go toe to toe with my Cambridge.
The BDP-53FD at only $499 retail is a great price. When I got my first Elite DVD player it was $1200. Netflix and streaming music is a nice plus as I wouldn't have to use my Xbox 360 for that duty anymore. I have Distributed Video into my master bed from the theater system and now my kids could play Xbox while I was watching streaming Netflix in my Masterbed. Right now when I do so they can't play. IP control is another huge factor as I'm a big control guy.
We shall see when they hit the market.Dan
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Any idea when they'll be out? I've been looking at the Cambridge 751bd, Oppo bdp-95, and the new Denon 2012 ..but would nice to try out a Pio if it's a universal player and has decent dacs / 2ch out.Dali Optikon 1Mk2
NAD D3020 V2
Schiit Bifrost 2/64
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I would be a little nervous about this announcement. While it might be some great gear, it also seems they are dumbing down, as did Sony, and are trying to get market share by lowering their price. You get what you pay for.
However, I like the part where the Elites will sync between DVD and AVR to reduce jitter. While it does lock you into a pure Pioneer solution, I suspect it does offer an improvement.
My "old" Sony DA7100ES AVR and NS9100ES SACD player communicate over iLink with HATS (Sony's jitter reducing technology), and it works great for digital SACD. The drawback, as with the Pioneer, is that it is proprietary.
http://www.manualowl.com/m/Sony/STR-DA7100ES/Manual/66378?page=24Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes
Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables
Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
Three 20 amp circuits. -
I would be a little nervous about this announcement. While it might be some great gear, it also seems they are dumbing down, as did Sony, and are trying to get market share by lowering their price. You get what you pay for.
However, I like the part where the Elites will sync between DVD and AVR to reduce jitter. While it does lock you into a pure Pioneer solution, I suspect it does offer an improvement.
My "old" Sony DA7100ES AVR and NS9100ES SACD player communicate over iLink with HATS (Sony's jitter reducing technology), and it works great for digital SACD. The drawback, as with the Pioneer, is that it is proprietary.
http://www.manualowl.com/m/Sony/STR-DA7100ES/Manual/66378?page=24
I'm not worried , Pioneer in history has always made a quality product and never even slipped up once. They got away from Universal players since Blu ray which completely pissed me off. I went with the Cambridge 650BD which I love but would like to get back into a Pioneer Elite player.
I'm super cool with sporting all Pioneer Elite gear. I always had Elite in my system one way or another.Dan
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I just read all about them , looks like the Cambridge will have to go to make room for the new Elite Universal model. I have been waiting for this player for years now.
I'm gonna find out when they are coming into our store. One thing I don't like about it is this new Non gloss look. I'm not a huge fan of the new look. I'm not a huge fan of the SC-57's look.Dan
My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
