Panasonic DMP-BD55

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. 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.

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Panasonic DMP-BD55
MSRP $399.99
Release date October, 2008
Brand Panasonic
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Pros:
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7.1 analog outputs do not require an expensive receiver for users to enjoy full surround
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Profile 2.0 capable
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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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Slim design
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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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Profile 2.0 is crap
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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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Panasonic DMP-BD55

• Panasonic DMP-BD55K Blu-ray Disc Player

• DMP-BD55K Blu-Ray Disc Player

UPC: 037988257171

EAN: 037988257171

MPN: DMP-BD55K

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skyblazer

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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
  • Excellent picture quality
  • Decodes all audio formats
  • Slim design

Cons

  • better to get the cheaper BD35 if you have a receiver

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Yale

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November 14, 2008
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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

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
  • Profile 2.0 is crap

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Yale prefers Panasonic DMP-BD55 over Onkyo DV-BD606
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DMP, BD, 55, DMPBD, BD55, DMPBD55