Just looked at the differences between the 2 players, looks like they are very similar in spec terms.
Thought i would show the 2 player spec together might be of interest, and look forward to a review of the FD-51 it would appear the FD-51 is a slimmed down version of the LX-71 just hope the PQ is the same, as i think the FD-51 is £200 approx cheaper any thoughts from the team.
PIONEER LX-71
True, original cinematic quality.
Enjoy the art of film in its purest form. Films are typically produced and mastered to play at a speed of 24 frames per second. The BDP-LX71 lets you view film exactly as the filmmakers intended; in breathtaking 1080p resolution, at 24 frames per second.
The films you watch now become more real than ever. The BDP-LX71 supports HDMI Deep Colour for an unprecedented range of colour tones and exceptionally smooth transitions.
The soundtrack is true to the original, too. Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby True HD, DTS-HD High Resolution and DTS-HD Master Audio ensure that you enjoy studio-class sound. Professional-grade Wolfson Digital Audio Converters guarantee exceptional audio performance, too.
With a compatible Pioneer AV receiver, the BDP-LX71 can also deliver truly outstanding and precise music CD playback via HDMI, using the specially developed Precision Quartz Lock System (PQLS).
Constructed with a double-layered chassis and dedicated audio and video boards, the BDP-LX71 has a reassuringly solid feel, which is supported by a stable player mechanism.
The BDP-LX71 features an optimised Graphical User Interface (GUI) for exceptionally straightforward operation, and supports the connectivity feature KURO LINK, so the remote control of your KURO flat screen TV is all you need to control the main functions of the Blu-ray disc player.
PIONEER FD-51
Just as the director intended.
View film exactly as the filmmakers intended; in breathtaking 1080p resolution, at 24 frames per second – the rate at which the film was shot, stored and mastered.
The films you watch now become more real than ever. The BDP-51FD supports HDMI Deep Colour for an unprecedented range of colour tones and exceptionally smooth transitions.
The soundtrack is true to the original, too. Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby True HD, DTS-HD High Resolution and DTS-HD Master Audio ensure that you enjoy studio-class sound.
With a compatible Pioneer AV receiver, the BDP-51FD can also deliver truly outstanding and precise music CD playback via HDMI, using the specially developed Precision Quartz Lock System (PQLS).
The BDP-51FD features an optimised Graphical User Interface (GUI) for exceptionally straightforward operation, and supports the connectivity feature KURO LINK, so the remote control of your KURO flat screen TV is all you need to control the main functions of the Blu-ray disc player.
Hope this is of interest.
Thought i would show the 2 player spec together might be of interest, and look forward to a review of the FD-51 it would appear the FD-51 is a slimmed down version of the LX-71 just hope the PQ is the same, as i think the FD-51 is £200 approx cheaper any thoughts from the team.
PIONEER LX-71
True, original cinematic quality.
Enjoy the art of film in its purest form. Films are typically produced and mastered to play at a speed of 24 frames per second. The BDP-LX71 lets you view film exactly as the filmmakers intended; in breathtaking 1080p resolution, at 24 frames per second.
The films you watch now become more real than ever. The BDP-LX71 supports HDMI Deep Colour for an unprecedented range of colour tones and exceptionally smooth transitions.
The soundtrack is true to the original, too. Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby True HD, DTS-HD High Resolution and DTS-HD Master Audio ensure that you enjoy studio-class sound. Professional-grade Wolfson Digital Audio Converters guarantee exceptional audio performance, too.
With a compatible Pioneer AV receiver, the BDP-LX71 can also deliver truly outstanding and precise music CD playback via HDMI, using the specially developed Precision Quartz Lock System (PQLS).
Constructed with a double-layered chassis and dedicated audio and video boards, the BDP-LX71 has a reassuringly solid feel, which is supported by a stable player mechanism.
The BDP-LX71 features an optimised Graphical User Interface (GUI) for exceptionally straightforward operation, and supports the connectivity feature KURO LINK, so the remote control of your KURO flat screen TV is all you need to control the main functions of the Blu-ray disc player.
PIONEER FD-51
Just as the director intended.
View film exactly as the filmmakers intended; in breathtaking 1080p resolution, at 24 frames per second – the rate at which the film was shot, stored and mastered.
The films you watch now become more real than ever. The BDP-51FD supports HDMI Deep Colour for an unprecedented range of colour tones and exceptionally smooth transitions.
The soundtrack is true to the original, too. Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby True HD, DTS-HD High Resolution and DTS-HD Master Audio ensure that you enjoy studio-class sound.
With a compatible Pioneer AV receiver, the BDP-51FD can also deliver truly outstanding and precise music CD playback via HDMI, using the specially developed Precision Quartz Lock System (PQLS).
The BDP-51FD features an optimised Graphical User Interface (GUI) for exceptionally straightforward operation, and supports the connectivity feature KURO LINK, so the remote control of your KURO flat screen TV is all you need to control the main functions of the Blu-ray disc player.
Hope this is of interest.