Pioneer Elite BDP-LX500 - Page 11 - Blu-ray Forum

danny24 · 10-22-2018, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by IntelliVolume

There's plenty to lose...

It's your money to work with so yeah if you don't feel comfortable about that site I hear ya. It's not a scam though you will get the player eventually.

IntelliVolume · 10-22-2018, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by danny24

It's your money to work with so yeah if you don't feel comfortable about that site I hear ya. It's not a scam though you will get the player eventually.

LOL.

It's too much to take a risk on for me; if anything goes wrong, I'm SOL with regard to the money, which we just can't really part with right now anyway. It really, really SUCKS being a freelancer because the income just isn't there, and my wife's full time job picks up the slack big time, but for the most part we're constantly trying to figure out where funds are coming from...but that's a discussion for another time...

Appreciate the heads up about that player's discount, though.

danny24 · 10-22-2018, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by IntelliVolume

LOL.

It's too much to take a risk on for me; if anything goes wrong, I'm SOL with regard to the money, which we just can't really part with right now anyway. It really, really SUCKS being a freelancer because the income just isn't there, and my wife's full time job picks up the slack big time, but for the most part we're constantly trying to figure out where funds are coming from...but that's a discussion for another time...

Appreciate the heads up about that player's discount, though.

Ok, I understand better now. Seems like a cheaper 4K UHD player with good build quality would be better for you. Like the Panasonic UB900.

IntelliVolume · 10-22-2018, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by danny24

Ok, I understand better now. Seems like a cheaper 4K UHD player with good build quality would be better for you. Like the Panasonic UB900.

Well, as I said, we may be able to swing the 820 via our BB card -- we're already paying for the new Samsung display on it -- which is why I wanted to find a player that is sold via their network (even if it's through the Magnolia division).

Waboman · 10-22-2018, 10:22 PM

If I were in the market for a new UHD player this Pio @ $699 would probably be it. Alas, I'm not in the market for a new UHD player.

danny24 · 10-22-2018, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by IntelliVolume

Well, as I said, we may be able to swing the 820 via our BB card -- we're already paying for the new Samsung display on it -- which is why I wanted to find a player that is sold via their network (even if it's through the Magnolia division).

Do you like Samsung disc players? They have some 4K UHD disc players can be had for less than $100 used or $300 new. Your display is Samsung.

IntelliVolume · 10-22-2018, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by danny24

Do you like Samsung disc players? They have some 4K UHD disc players can be had for less than $100 used or $300 new. Your display is Samsung.

I've said this before, but I'm looking for something above those $200 players and under the UBER-premium flagships...and I don't care for the Samsungs, LGs, Sonys, etc.

I understand my display is a Samsung, but aside from some remote command matching for functions and such, matching up brands doesn't hold much weight with me; I never saw any performance enhancements using same-branded gear, and the goal for me is solid DVD, BD and 4K BD playback.

danny24 · 10-22-2018, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by IntelliVolume

I've said this before, but I'm looking for something above those $200 players and under the UBER-premium flagships...and I don't care for the Samsungs, LGs, Sonys, etc.

I understand my display is a Samsung, but aside from some remote command matching for functions and such, matching up brands doesn't hold much weight with me; I never saw any performance enhancements using same-branded gear, and the goal for me is solid DVD, BD and 4K BD playback.

Looks like the UB820 model is your best bet for now since you did not want to risk buying the LX500 on massdrop. I don't have the UB820 just the UB900 but I'd love to fire up the UB820 and see what the HCX processor does better. The UB900 already has amazing DVD, BD and 4K BD playback.

IntelliVolume · 10-22-2018, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by danny24

Looks like the UB820 model is your best bet for now since you did not want to risk buying the LX500 on massdrop. I don't have the UB820 just the UB900 but I'd love to fire up the UB820 and see what the HCX processor does better. The UB900 already has amazing DVD, BD and 4K BD playback.

Thanks.

LordoftheRings · 10-22-2018, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by wxman2003

Actually it isn't, once you know what the markup is on these things. Would I jump on it, maybe not, because I do not know the company. Over on AVS several people ordered. If they get the product for that price, you know you are being screwed if you pay $1000. If they don't get it delivered for that price, they got screwed and we keep our money. In a week we will know who is getting jacked.

You will get it (the product; Pioneer LX500) but don't expect express subito presto extra fast premium delivery.
It is a slower delivery time period with Massdrop, that's all.

* For $699 right now this is the solidest (soldado) Universal 4K BR player (10.3kg/22.7lbs) on the market; built like a tank, and universal to boot (SACD & DVD-Audio playback). But that sale ends on the 25th. It sure is a very nice looking solid player, and the price is sweet.

Mobe1969 · 10-23-2018, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by IntelliVolume

Thanks.

I have a UB900, and to be honest I have had a few blu rays that it has had playback issues with, and I've had to use another player (with no problem). So given the 820 is equivalent, I'd expect the same optical components. The UB9000 is supposed to have a higher quality optical drive, so I'm interested from that perspective. However it is still an unknown and a risk.

The pioneer elites however have from day one been a generational player, so you get one and it'll do you for the remainder of the life of the format... And optically I don't think I've heard complaints.

I'm struggling as the pioneer is a lot more for me in Australia than the UB9000 wlll be, plus the 9000 does seem to have better tone mapping. The pioneer tone mapping is an unknown. Plus you can get a region free hardware kit for the pio already.

I also love the Pana subtitle luminance control... I'd miss that. I'm starting to think I should get just an 830 for UHD, and a pio for blu ray... Just a stupid cost here.

LordoftheRings · 10-23-2018, 12:47 AM

820

danny24 · 10-23-2018, 01:53 AM

I noticed with the massdrop listing it has been stuck on 10 sold for almost a day now. I wonder if that was the max quantity limit or it's just that no one else is buying it.

LordoftheRings · 10-23-2018, 02:13 AM

Join the club and find out.

Sailor09 · 10-23-2018, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by LordoftheRings

You will get it (the product; Pioneer LX500) but don't expect express subito presto extra fast premium delivery.
It is a slower delivery time period with Massdrop, that's all.

* For $699 right now this is the solidest (soldado) Universal 4K BR player (10.3kg/22.7lbs) on the market; built like a tank, and universal to boot (SACD & DVD-Audio playback). But that sale ends on the 25th. It sure is a very nice looking solid player, and the price is sweet.

"solidest"? as in "most solid"? Is not "soldado" (soldier) but "mas solido"

Can't help it if Spanish is my first language

LordoftheRings · 10-23-2018, 02:50 AM

Thx for the solid correction. You are a trooper.

In French Soldado is Soldat (Soldier)
Solid with an "e" @ the end ... solide.

IITravel01 · 10-23-2018, 04:19 AM

No, it's at 11 now.

LordoftheRings · 10-23-2018, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by IITravel01

No, it's at 11 now.

I was just about ...

danny24 · 10-23-2018, 07:00 AM

Well that confirms they have more still if your looking to join the drop.

LordoftheRings · 10-23-2018, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by danny24

I was thinking of that IntelliVolume guy when I saw this. He said his budget was set at $799 for a 4K UHD player. $699 is a respectable price for this player. Very good Oppo like build quality to. Pretty sure this is a great disc player and it doesn't have apps either.

@ 22.7 pounds the Pioneer Elite LX500 is more than two times heavier than the discontinued Oppo 203 @ 9.5 pounds.

Amazon (and other retailers) have it @ $999 right now (LX500), including Robert.
And Massdrop of course @ $699, until the 25th.

And Halloween is coming up, and Black Friday is coming up, and Christmas, and Boxing Day, and the New Year, and Easter 2019, and ... the best is yet to come up.

It's a beautiful blue planet we live on.

10-23-2018, 02:50 AM	#216
LordoftheRings Special Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Portishead ♫	Thx for the solid correction. You are a trooper. In French Soldado is Soldat (Soldier) Solid with an "e" @ the end ... solide. Last edited by LordoftheRings; 10-23-2018 at 02:55 AM.

10-22-2018, 10:22 PM	#205
Waboman Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Dec 2009 Location:In a van down by the river 4K collection:197 Blu-ray collection:500 Trading Score:3	If I were in the market for a new UHD player this Pio @ $699 would probably be it. Alas, I'm not in the market for a new UHD player.

10-23-2018, 12:47 AM	#212
LordoftheRings Special Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Portishead ♫	820

10-23-2018, 01:53 AM	#213
danny24 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Feb 2010 4K collection:32 Blu-ray collection:43 Trading Score:58	I noticed with the massdrop listing it has been stuck on 10 sold for almost a day now. I wonder if that was the max quantity limit or it's just that no one else is buying it.

10-23-2018, 02:13 AM	#214
LordoftheRings Special Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Portishead ♫	Join the club and find out.

10-23-2018, 04:19 AM	#217
IITravel01 Active Member Member since:Apr 2017	No, it's at 11 now.

10-23-2018, 07:00 AM	#219
danny24 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Feb 2010 4K collection:32 Blu-ray collection:43 Trading Score:58	Well that confirms they have more still if your looking to join the drop.

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