Pana BD55 or pioneer 51?

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I have a 42PZ85 plasma and BD30 blu ray. I am upgrading to the Pioneer 5090 screen and also want to upgrade the BD30.

I want a player that can improve on the BD30 Blu ray picture and inparticular, it's DVD performance. Obviously, I want the best sound possible.

Are these my only choices or is there something 'much better' to consider.

I hope to not have to spend more than £350 or so but if there is a 'killer' product I will save for a while longer.

Thanks.

 

[Clare Newsome]

Next Thursday our new issue is out, complete with comparative tests of Blu-ray players from @£100 upwards - including head-to-head between the Panasonic and Pioneer....

 

[Cofnchtr]

Hi Clare,

Can you confirm the issue is out Thursday 8th January. Wouldn't want to wait any longer in case some of the present bargains disappear - the reduction in price of the Panasonic BD55 with the code given in another thread for example or the Pioneer 51.

Still giving this some thought as I remember the sound from a previous Pioneer (CLD 2950 which is still in my attic) as I really liked it's musical ability...

Not actually heard a Panasonic BD player with music and wouldn't want to jump in just because the Viera link would work.

Cheers,

Cofnchtr.

 

[Anonymous]

Thank you Clare, looks like I will be buying the mag on Thursday!

 

[Clare Newsome]

Yep, the mag is definitely due out this Thursday - subscribers (and possibly shops) may not get it until much before then, however, due to Christmas/New Year post/distribution issues.