Pioneer Elite BDP-23FD, BDP-320 & BDP-120 Blu-ray Players [New BDP Series BD-Live Players Released]

Pioneer have just released three new BDP series, BD-Live compliant Blu-ray players in the form of the Pioneer Elite BDP-23FD, BDP-320 and BDP-120 all of which offer 1080p (Full HD) DVD unscaling, USB support and Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD High Resolution, and DTS-HD Master Audio support.

The undoubted star of the new line-up is the Pioneer Elite BDP-23FD which sports multi-channel Precision Quartz Locking System (PQLS) and Jitter Reduction circuitry as well as 1GB of integrated memory, 7.1 audio outputs driven by no less that by 4 Burr-Brown Audio DACs and what Pioneer term as ‘new audiophile capacitors’ which should see the audiophiles amongst you suitably catered for. Naturally the Pioneer Elite BDP-23FD Blu-ray player also offers up Ethernet and RS-232C connectivity.

The Pioneer BDP-320 and BDP-120 come in with 7.1 channel and stereo audio outputs respectively as well as BD-Live support, 48-bit color (BDP-320) and 1080p (Full HD) DVD unscaling and, like the Elite BDP-23FD, offer USB support.

Pioneer Elite BDP-23FD Key Features:

• KURO Link (New Synergy Feature) – Goes beyond synergized product performance to now offer an advanced picture setting between the TV and Blu-ray Disc player that can only be enjoyed when using Pioneer’s products. Pioneer engineers understand the true performance of these products and have set them to perform perfectly.
• PQLS Multi-Channel – Provides jitter-free audio transmission for multi-channel soundtracks including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio.
• Jitter Reduction Circuit – To reduce potential for out of sync HD audio and video content to negatively impact the home theater experience, the new circuitry basically times the content (information) so it is distributed from source to display in sync for accurate reproduction to the viewer.
• Aluminum Front Panel
• RS-232C – This is the first player to feature RS-232 for improved home automation capabilities
• 1GB internal mamory

Pioneer BDP-320 Key Features:

• 48-Bit Deep Color Support – Improves subtle gradations between colors to deliver a range of hues for a smoother, more dynamic picture
• Picture Control Suite – 13 video adjustments allow viewers to fine-tune the smallest of film image details that are ideally customized to a user’s viewing preferences.
• 3 Different Noise Reduction Circuits – Improves the image performance of poor and lower-quality disc content
• KURO Link – Pioneer created a synergy throughout their Blu-ray Disc players, A/V receivers and KURO plasmas. KURO Link syncs the Blu-ray Disc player with the connected KURO plasma to allow for unified remote operation between products.
• 7.1 Channel Analog Output
• Precision Quartz Lock System (PQLS) – Jitter free audio transmission for CD playback. Feature synchronizes music data coming from the Blu-ray Disc player to a connected Pioneer
• A/V receiver giving music fanatics a revolutionary high resolution listening experience far exceeding traditional methods.
• BD Live with USB Expandable Memory (HDD Support)
• 1GB of internal memory

Pioneer BDP-120 Key Features:

• HDMI 1.3a Output
• Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Bit-stream Out
• 1080p True 24FPS Video Output
• Limited Picture Control Suite
• BD Live with No Internal Memory
• USB Expandable Memory including HDD
• 1GB Flash Drive Included
• Internal Audio Decoders
• Dolby TrueHD and Dolby Digital Plus
• DTS-HD Master
• Ethernet for BD-Live and firmware updates

You can gain full and particularly extensive specifications concerning each of Pioneer’s new BDP Blu-ray players here: Pioneer Elite BDP-23FD, BDP-320, BDP-120.

In terms of pricing, the Pioneer Elite BDP-23FD comes in at just shy of $600 whilst the BDP-320 & BDP-120 blue-ray player come in at $400 and $300 respectively with all three players being available as of now.