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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. 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.
MSRP $2,199.00
Release date December, 2008
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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
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Pioneer Elite BDP-09FD
• Pioneer Elite BDP-09FD - Blu-Ray disc player - upscaling
• BDP-09FD Elite Blu-ray Disc Player
UPC: 012562902364
EAN: 012562902364
MPN: BDP-09FD
Competitors
Pioneer Elite BDP-09FD is ranked 2nd among it's competitors.
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MSRP $599.99
Released July, 2009
Pros
- Decodes all high-definition audio formats (dts HD-MA, TrueHD)
- Profile 2.0 capable
- ABT 2010 video processor
Cons
- No WiFi
- No streaming features (no Netflix, Pandora)
- flimsy disk tray
Pioneer Elite BDP-09FD
33%
vs.
Oppo BDP-83
67%
MSRP $2,100.00
Released July, 2008
Pros
- Very well built
- Realta upconverting chipset is one of the best chips available to constumers
- Audio CD post processing enhances quality
Cons
- Not as fast as a PS3
- Price limits this player to the high-end market
Pioneer Elite BDP-09FD
vs.
Marantz BD8002
MSRP $1,999.99
Released November, 2008
Pros
- profile 2.0 capable (1GB onboard storage for downloaded content)
- full 1080/60p and 24p HD output, 14-bit video processing
- 24bit audio DAC
Cons
- extremely expensive
- latest profile enhancements are gimmicks
Pioneer Elite BDP-09FD
vs.
Sony BDP-S5000ES
MSRP $4,500.00
Released February, 2009
Pros
- DVD-A and SACD support
- profile 2.0
- Excellent picture and sound quality
Cons
- very expensive
- 1-year limited warranty only
- users uninterested in extra audio-only functionality should look elsewhere
Pioneer Elite BDP-09FD
vs.
Denon DVD-A1UDCI
Reviews
January 25, 2009
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Pros
- high quality DACs - one dedicated to each channel
- high quality upscaler
- dual HDMI outputs that can be used simultaneously
- 4GB of onboard storage
- outputs 16-bit colour
- profile 2.0 support
- 7.1 analog output for those with older receivers that don't have HDMI
- Amazing build quality
- Seperate power supplies and circuit boards for audio and video
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May 31, 2009
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Pros
- high quality DACs - one dedicated to each channel
- high quality upscaler
- dual HDMI outputs that can be used simultaneously
- 4GB of onboard storage
- outputs 16-bit colour
- profile 2.0 support
- 7.1 analog output for those with older receivers that don't have HDMI
- Amazing build quality
- Seperate power supplies and circuit boards for audio and video
Cons
- no SACD/DVD-A support
- very expensive
Competitors
zaffren prefers
Pioneer Elite BDP-09FD over
Oppo BDP-83
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May 7, 2009
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Pros
- high quality DACs - one dedicated to each channel
- high quality upscaler
- dual HDMI outputs that can be used simultaneously
- 4GB of onboard storage
- outputs 16-bit colour
- 7.1 analog output for those with older receivers that don't have HDMI
- Amazing build quality
- Seperate power supplies and circuit boards for audio and video
- Rapid Blu-Ray startup
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December 18, 2008
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- high quality DACs - one dedicated to each channel
- high quality upscaler
- 4GB of onboard storage
- outputs 16-bit colour
- profile 2.0 support
- 7.1 analog output for those with older receivers that don't have HDMI
Cons
- no SACD/DVD-A support
- very expensive
- requires extremely expensive A/V equipment to appreciate
- weighs 50 pounds
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July 14, 2009
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Pros
- high quality DACs - one dedicated to each channel
- high quality upscaler
- dual HDMI outputs that can be used simultaneously
- outputs 16-bit colour
- profile 2.0 support
- 7.1 analog output for those with older receivers that don't have HDMI
- Amazing build quality
- Seperate power supplies and circuit boards for audio and video
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December 18, 2008
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Pros
- high quality DACs - one dedicated to each channel
- high quality upscaler
- dual HDMI outputs that can be used simultaneously
- 4GB of onboard storage
Cons
- no SACD/DVD-A support
- very expensive
- weighs 50 pounds
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February 26, 2009
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0 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- dual HDMI outputs that can be used simultaneously
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BDP, 09, FD, BDP09, 09FD, BDP09FD
