Pioneer 2011

[michael hoy]

Sorry duplicate post

 

[v1c]

Pioneer Elite BDP-53FD (LX55) referred to as "Flagship"

Looking at the picture Gel has posted it does not look "Flagship" to me.

No SACD only optical out no coax, I think Pioneer could do better unless they plan a higher spec model to match the Oppo or Denon 2012.

Unfortunately Michael the you tube Cedia pioneer booth 2011 wasn't able to be linked but it quite clearly stated "Flagship" for the FD53.

All three players 140, 440 and LX55 are SACD capable and the 440 and LX55 are DVD-Audio capable as well.

 

[michael hoy]

Thanks v1c,

Could be on the list if it does SACD DVD-A.

My other choice would be the Oppo.

 

[johnjay]

Thanks Gel,that link was really informative,as it showed all possible HDMI set-ups.Thanks.Also tinitus,your sub-out explanation was more or less substantiated by gels panasonic link,thanks also.So it looks us folks who forked out for a DTS-HD,TRUEhd AVR,can expect the bdp-lx55 to do the trick with sending lossless codecs to our AVRs.Iagree its definately not flagship looking,but it looks like a nice medium range player & best of all its an all pioneer manufactured unit,(afaik).Cheers guys,thanks again-jj

 

[Deleted member 2457]

Hi guys

This info looks like some of the best I've seen (presuming it is right) here:

http://www.homecinesolutions.fr/p/8714-lecteur-blu-ray-pioneer-bdp-lx55

It says 5kg as well for the weight, which by looking at it sounds about right and that would be a 1.7kg increase on last year - the Pioneer BDP-LX54. Another shop like this one said it was going to be 3.3kg again but that didn't look right to me.

 

[v1c]

According to Chris Walker Pioneer Electronics the weight of the 53FD (lX55 Europe) is 7.71lbs (3.5KG).

Also this could be the 32bit DAC in the 55 :-

AK4480 32-Bit 192khz DAC.

Again according to Chris Walker this is the DAC in the new N30/50 network players it's not necessarily the DAC in the BDP player but a good chance i think.

Someone with more knowleadge on DAC's would need to say at what performance level it's sits at because i don't know.

 

[v1c]

www.pioneerelectronics.com/ephox/StaticFiles/PUSA/Files/BDP-53FD%20Single%20Sheet.pdf

Pdf sheet for the US LX55 equivalent.

 

[v1c]

Now that's an interesting review !!!

www.whathifi.com/review/pioneer-sc-lx85

I'll just wipe my chin

 

[Amadeus1756]

Lovely - I was hoping it was going to get a good review. I am looking to buy an amp with some style speakers (i.e. small). I understand that Pioneer AV amps don't match well with B&W MT30 - I'm hoping they match well with the forthcoming replacements for the MT30 else I don't know what I'll do!

:?

 

[v1c]

Lovely - I was hoping it was going to get a good review. I am looking to buy an amp with some style speakers (i.e. small). I understand that Pioneer AV amps don't match well with B&W MT30 - I'm hoping they match well with the forthcoming replacements for the MT30 else I don't know what I'll do!

:?

Can't say i've heard about matching issues with B&W MT30 and Pioneer AV Amps. Either way whether the matching issue exists or not is irelevant to the new Pioneer range as they are a completley new breed boardering on revolution rather than evolution i would suggest you seek some dealer advice about matching speakers there are loads of good alternatives to the B & W's as well , although i can see the appeal of the B & W's they are rather nice.

 

[Amadeus1756]

I'll probably wait until after Christmas when hopefully there will be discounts available on the LX85. The new B&W's should hopefully be out by then as well so I can consider/audition those, as well as similar others.

 

[Cofnchtr]

Hi,

Absolutely no issue here with B&W / Pioneer combination. It sounds so good I have started listening to CD's again rather than 'making do' with ripped music from the PC.

Cheers,

Cofnchtr.

 

[Amadeus1756]

Hi,

Absolutely no issue here with B&W / Pioneer combination. It sounds so good I have started listening to CD's again rather than 'making do' with ripped music from the PC.

Cheers,

Cofnchtr.

Which speakers do you have? I wonder if it's just an issue with MT25/MT30's? Obviously I'll audition before I buy but always interested in others opinions.

rgds