I've had the player now for approximately seven months now and have had no major complaints that would have me take points away from the player. As all the firmware updates have been released, I added them to the player and it just keeps getting better.

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Pioneer Elite BDP-05FD October review link

I used the 7.1 analog audio outputs whith my older Lexicon MC-8 sound processor. I connected the video via hdmi (with a dvi converter) directly to my tv. I liked this player, but I had to return it. It has an incredible picture and easy setup. It has...

It took a while for this player to grow on me or change my perspective to a positive light, because of a few technical issues I had with managing the player or its basic functions. In comparison to other players, certainly the Elite 05 is a step above...

This is a beautiful unit and the looks are not just a pretty cover - this thing delivers the goods. My setup is through HDMI with a Pioneer Plasma, using the "PDP" mode for such matches. The setup was very easy, even the whole "HDMI Control" process,...

From power off to disc tray open requires 23 seconds. POTC-AWE from tray close to first image = 57 seconds. No delays in chapter skip or scene selection. Picture quality is vastly and noticeably improved over BDP-94HD via High Speed HDMI Transmission....