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Robert Zohn · 07-18-2018, 06:56 PM

Absolutely ^ correct, but these two new BD players (Pioneer Elite UDP-LX500 and Panasonic UB9000) are designed for the serious enthusiasts niche.

They will be built in small production runs with very serious q/c to ensure the best end results.

Wingman1977 · 07-18-2018, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert Zohn

Absolutely ^ correct, but these two new BD players (Pioneer Elite UDP-LX500 and Panasonic UB9000) are designed for the serious enthusiasts niche.

They will be built in small production runs with very serious q/c to ensure the best end results.

Low production runs is a wise choice.

LordoftheRings · 07-18-2018, 09:30 PM

I just saw my next 4K Queen player here.

Tommy123 · 07-19-2018, 02:05 AM

Any word on the LX800 with better audio section (i.e., better DAC, power supply, balanced out etc)?

Robert Zohn · 07-19-2018, 02:26 AM

No balanced XLR outputs. Pioneer's Elite BDP-LX500 has 7.1 RCA analog audio outputs, digital optical, digital coax and HDMI audio out.

Oops, sorry, I read your post to fast and thought you were asking about the upcoming LX500.

What's the LX800? I've not hear of that model.

IITravel01 · 07-19-2018, 04:31 AM

You don't usually see Pioneer decks on the region-free mods websites, is there any chance that this will be able to be region-free modded?

Tommy123 · 07-19-2018, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Robert Zohn

No balanced XLR outputs. Pioneer's Elite BDP-LX500 has 7.1 RCA analog audio outputs, digital optical, digital coax and HDMI audio out.

Oops, sorry, I read your post to fast and thought you were asking about the upcoming LX500.

What's the LX800? I've not hear of that model.

It's supposed to be the replacement for the LX88.

LX58 -> LX500
LX88 -> LX800

David M · 07-19-2018, 09:13 PM

Nice! Looks like they've spotted an opening in the market after Oppo's departure.

JohnAV · 07-19-2018, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by David M

Nice! Looks like they've spotted an opening in the market after Oppo's departure.

More likely it just took them that long to get their act together marketing a UHD BD player.

danny24 · 07-19-2018, 09:24 PM

If I had to pick em in October I would still bite on the Panasonic UB9000. Don't get me wrong Pioneer makes a great disc player but I am more impressed with that model. If this has Dolby Vision I may reconsider.

JohnAV · 07-19-2018, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by danny24

If I had to pick em in October I would still bite on the Panasonic UB9000. Don't get me wrong Pioneer makes a great disc player but I am more impressed with that model. If this has Dolby Vision I may reconsider.

Better reconsider then

Look at the text above the unbalanced stereo outputs

Waboman · 07-19-2018, 09:35 PM

I'm trying to read this on a phone and these old eyes can't see that little text above the unbalanced stereo outputs. What's it say?

RodChester · 07-19-2018, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Waboman

I'm trying to read this on a phone and these old eyes can't see that little text above the unbalanced stereo outputs. What's it say?

Dolby Vision.

danny24 · 07-19-2018, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnAV

Better reconsider then

Look at the text above the unbalanced stereo outputs

Thanks for the heads up.

Good to know it will have Dolby Vision.

Waboman · 07-19-2018, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by RodChester

Dolby Vision.

Thanks.

SeeMoreDigital · 07-19-2018, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnAV

Better reconsider then

Look at the text above the unbalanced stereo outputs

Isn't that photo from an old 'press release demo'.... It's not even showing the two HDMI outputs (that all UHD players have) or the multi-channel analogue outs!

B-52 Bass · 07-19-2018, 11:01 PM

I want this but $550 is my limit

A $1000

is waaay out of my bracket. They really need to stop playing and make these players more affordable

Robert Zohn · 07-19-2018, 11:06 PM

I can confirm Pioneer's Elite UDP-LX500 will be Dolby Vision capable.

IITravel01 · 07-20-2018, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by SeeMoreDigital

Isn't that photo from an old 'press release demo'.... It's not even showing the two HDMI outputs (that all UHD players have) or the multi-channel analogue outs!

I believe the other HDMI port is on the other side, next to the HDMI cable. Will the Pioneer player be THX certified like the Panasonic?

Robert Zohn · 07-20-2018, 02:49 AM

Correct, the LX500 has 2 HDMI outputs

07-19-2018, 02:26 AM	#25
Robert Zohn Retailer Insider Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Scarsdale, NY Trading Score:2	No balanced XLR outputs. Pioneer's Elite BDP-LX500 has 7.1 RCA analog audio outputs, digital optical, digital coax and HDMI audio out. Oops, sorry, I read your post to fast and thought you were asking about the upcoming LX500. What's the LX800? I've not hear of that model. Last edited by Robert Zohn; 07-19-2018 at 02:38 AM.

07-19-2018, 11:01 PM	#37
B-52 Bass Senior Member Member since:May 2017 Location:1444 No steps, No door	I want this but $550 is my limit A $1000is waaay out of my bracket. They really need to stop playing and make these players more affordable

07-18-2018, 06:56 PM	#21
Robert Zohn Retailer Insider Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Scarsdale, NY Trading Score:2	Absolutely ^ correct, but these two new BD players (Pioneer Elite UDP-LX500 and Panasonic UB9000) are designed for the serious enthusiasts niche. They will be built in small production runs with very serious q/c to ensure the best end results.

07-18-2018, 09:30 PM	#23
LordoftheRings Special Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Portishead ♫	I just saw my next 4K Queen player here.

07-19-2018, 02:05 AM	#24
Tommy123 Member Member since:Mar 2008	Any word on the LX800 with better audio section (i.e., better DAC, power supply, balanced out etc)?

07-19-2018, 04:31 AM	#26
IITravel01 Active Member Member since:Apr 2017	You don't usually see Pioneer decks on the region-free mods websites, is there any chance that this will be able to be region-free modded?

07-19-2018, 09:13 PM	#28
David M Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:1	Nice! Looks like they've spotted an opening in the market after Oppo's departure.

07-19-2018, 09:24 PM	#30
danny24 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Feb 2010 4K collection:32 Blu-ray collection:43 Trading Score:58	If I had to pick em in October I would still bite on the Panasonic UB9000. Don't get me wrong Pioneer makes a great disc player but I am more impressed with that model. If this has Dolby Vision I may reconsider.

07-19-2018, 09:35 PM	#32
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	I'm trying to read this on a phone and these old eyes can't see that little text above the unbalanced stereo outputs. What's it say?

07-19-2018, 11:06 PM	#38
Robert Zohn Retailer Insider Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Scarsdale, NY Trading Score:2	I can confirm Pioneer's Elite UDP-LX500 will be Dolby Vision capable.

07-20-2018, 02:49 AM	#40
Robert Zohn Retailer Insider Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Scarsdale, NY Trading Score:2	Correct, the LX500 has 2 HDMI outputs

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