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Pioneer Elite BDP-51FD

The BDP-51FD from Pioneer is a blu-ray player equipped with Profile 1.1. It has HDMI 1.3 with Deep Color technology for rich images and an exclussive jitter reduction circuit. The player also features 7.1 channel analog audio output for compatability with non-HDMI recievers, but features Digital Bitstream for high-resolution audio output via HDMI, with built-in decoders for Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD and DTS-HD Master. The BDP-51FD also features 13 picture adjustment modes: Progressive Motion, PureCinema, YNR, CNR, BNR, MNR, Detail, White Level, Black Level, Black Setup, Gamma Correction, Hue, and Chroma Level.

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Pioneer BDP-51FD
MSRP $599.00
Release date August, 2008
Brand Pioneer
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Pros:
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slick aesthetic
+3agreedisagree

HDMI 1.3
+2agreedisagree

Multi-channel analog outputs
+2agreedisagree

Built in decoders for Dolby True HD and DTS Master Audio
+2agreedisagree

Quick load times with latest firmware updates
+2agreedisagree

Wolfson DACs
+2agreedisagree

Seamlessly integrates with Pioneer receivers and televisions
+2agreedisagree

Dedicated analog outputs for CD playback
+2agreedisagree

Jitter Reduction Circuit
+2agreedisagree

This is not an Elite player. It is the high end of the standard Pioneer line
+1agreedisagree

Cons:
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high price
-1agreedisagree

only profile 1.1 (not that profile 2.0 is anything special)
-2agreedisagree


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Features

  • Profile 1.1
  • HDMI 1.3 output
  • Deep Color technology
  • Exclusive jitter reduction circuit
  • 7.1 channel analog audio out
  • Digital Bitstream: Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD and DTS-HD Master
  • 13 picture adjustment types: Progressive Motion, PureCinema, YNR, CNR, BNR, MNR, Detail, White Level, Black Level, Black Setup, Gamma Correction, Hue, and Chroma Level

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Pioneer Elite BDP-51FD

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UPC: 012562896540

EAN: 012562896540

MPN: BDP-51FD

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Dennis Chimelis

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October 20, 2009
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Pros

  • slick aesthetic
  • HDMI 1.3
  • Multi-channel analog outputs
  • Built in decoders for Dolby True HD and DTS Master Audio
  • Quick load times with latest firmware updates
  • Wolfson DACs
  • Seamlessly integrates with Pioneer receivers and televisions
  • Dedicated analog outputs for CD playback
  • Jitter Reduction Circuit

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vinaudio

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Today, 2:27 PM
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100
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10 pros
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Pros

  • slick aesthetic
  • HDMI 1.3
  • Multi-channel analog outputs
  • Built in decoders for Dolby True HD and DTS Master Audio
  • Quick load times with latest firmware updates
  • Wolfson DACs
  • Seamlessly integrates with Pioneer receivers and televisions
  • Dedicated analog outputs for CD playback
  • Jitter Reduction Circuit
  • This is not an Elite player. It is the high end of the standard Pioneer line

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Yale

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October 20, 2009
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33
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1 pro
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • slick aesthetic

Cons

  • high price
  • only profile 1.1 (not that profile 2.0 is anything special)

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mwithey57

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May 6, 2009
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BDP, 51, FD, BDP51, 51FD, BDP51FD