Samsung Blu-ray(BD-P2550) vs Pioneer Blu-ray(BDP-51FD)

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  • Armbender
    Senior Member
    • Jul 2005
    • 265

    #1

    Samsung Blu-ray(BD-P2550) vs Pioneer Blu-ray(BDP-51FD)

    any thoughts between them or a better recomendation...looking to get one in the next couple weeks...
    Samsung UN60C6300 | Primare SP32 | Primare A30.7 | Oppo BDP-103 | PS Audio Quintet | AppleTV | ELAC 247 Black Edition | ELAC CC 241 Black Edition | B&W DM 600 S3 | SVS PC 13 Ultra | Straight Wire Virtuoso | Harmonic Technology Pro 9's | Black Sands Power Cords
  • David Meek
    Ultra Senior Member
    • Aug 2000
    • 8934

    #2
    I don't know about a better recommendation, but I'm really happy with my Pioneer BDP-05FD. I know it's a good bit more than the -51FD, however the images it outputs to my HD plasma (50" Elite) look better to me than any of those I've seen on friend's and family's HD systems.
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    David - Trigger-happy HTGuide Admin

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    • Armbender
      Senior Member
      • Jul 2005
      • 265

      #3
      Originally posted by David Meek
      I don't know about a better recommendation, but I'm really happy with my Pioneer BDP-05FD. I know it's a good bit more than the -51FD, however the images it outputs to my HD plasma (50" Elite) look better to me than any of those I've seen on friend's and family's HD systems.
      i definately like the looks of the Elite..a little priceier but i want to be happy with it for sure..
      Samsung UN60C6300 | Primare SP32 | Primare A30.7 | Oppo BDP-103 | PS Audio Quintet | AppleTV | ELAC 247 Black Edition | ELAC CC 241 Black Edition | B&W DM 600 S3 | SVS PC 13 Ultra | Straight Wire Virtuoso | Harmonic Technology Pro 9's | Black Sands Power Cords

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      • planitismetal
        Senior Member
        • Dec 2008
        • 212

        #4
        I got Samsung BD-P2500 and it is nice... Not anything special, but it is quikly and working with silence... Also I like that it hasn't got many buttons on the front...

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        • Armbender
          Senior Member
          • Jul 2005
          • 265

          #5
          Originally posted by planitismetal
          I got Samsung BD-P2500 and it is nice... Not anything special, but it is quikly and working with silence... Also I like that it hasn't got many buttons on the front...
          it definately look sleek..very sharp..but does it live up to the elite blu ray
          Samsung UN60C6300 | Primare SP32 | Primare A30.7 | Oppo BDP-103 | PS Audio Quintet | AppleTV | ELAC 247 Black Edition | ELAC CC 241 Black Edition | B&W DM 600 S3 | SVS PC 13 Ultra | Straight Wire Virtuoso | Harmonic Technology Pro 9's | Black Sands Power Cords

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          • planitismetal
            Senior Member
            • Dec 2008
            • 212

            #6
            Look, the menu is very simple, sometimes I think that it hasn't got many functions... It is my first BD and I didn't have any comparisons, so... It's up to you... The only thing that I'm sure is that it is quiet and fast...I have it only a month... :huh:

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            • Armbender
              Senior Member
              • Jul 2005
              • 265

              #7
              Originally posted by planitismetal
              Look, the menu is very simple, sometimes I think that it hasn't got many functions... It is my first BD and I didn't have any comparisons, so... It's up to you... The only thing that I'm sure is that it is quiet and fast...I have it only a month... :huh:
              thanks for your review...
              Samsung UN60C6300 | Primare SP32 | Primare A30.7 | Oppo BDP-103 | PS Audio Quintet | AppleTV | ELAC 247 Black Edition | ELAC CC 241 Black Edition | B&W DM 600 S3 | SVS PC 13 Ultra | Straight Wire Virtuoso | Harmonic Technology Pro 9's | Black Sands Power Cords

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              • Jcake5
                Junior Member
                • Aug 2006
                • 6

                #8
                BD-P2550 Has the ESS Saber DAC

                If you are into using the 7-channel analog outputs from the player then you might want to consider the Samsung. It uses the ESS Saber DAC which is setting the audio boys on fire for sound quality. I have the Samsung and on my system I can hear the difference between using 7-channel analog outputs vs. the digital outputs. The only drawback is if playing 2-channel audio there is no LFE out to drive a subwoofer so your fronts must be able to do all of the bass frequencies.

                Regards, Eric

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                • Armbender
                  Senior Member
                  • Jul 2005
                  • 265

                  #9
                  Originally posted by Jcake5
                  If you are into using the 7-channel analog outputs from the player then you might want to consider the Samsung. It uses the ESS Saber DAC which is setting the audio boys on fire for sound quality. I have the Samsung and on my system I can hear the difference between using 7-channel analog outputs vs. the digital outputs. The only drawback is if playing 2-channel audio there is no LFE out to drive a subwoofer so your fronts must be able to do all of the bass frequencies.

                  Regards, Eric
                  thanks for the info..i actually never use the 7ch analog...

                  right now im leaning towards the pioneer elite...
                  Samsung UN60C6300 | Primare SP32 | Primare A30.7 | Oppo BDP-103 | PS Audio Quintet | AppleTV | ELAC 247 Black Edition | ELAC CC 241 Black Edition | B&W DM 600 S3 | SVS PC 13 Ultra | Straight Wire Virtuoso | Harmonic Technology Pro 9's | Black Sands Power Cords

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                  • Armbender
                    Senior Member
                    • Jul 2005
                    • 265

                    #10
                    is the 51fd a big difference form the elite 05fd?...i mean to justify the price increase

                    i am for the record only using a 1080i tv..the samsung dlp5685w
                    Samsung UN60C6300 | Primare SP32 | Primare A30.7 | Oppo BDP-103 | PS Audio Quintet | AppleTV | ELAC 247 Black Edition | ELAC CC 241 Black Edition | B&W DM 600 S3 | SVS PC 13 Ultra | Straight Wire Virtuoso | Harmonic Technology Pro 9's | Black Sands Power Cords

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