Pioneer Elite BDP-09FD Profile 2.0 Blu-ray player leaks out

Pioneer's last batch of Blu-ray players wasn't exactly earth-shattering, but if you're in the market for the highest of the high-end, it sounds like the upcoming Elite BDP-09FD might be worth waiting for. The first Pioneer unit to support Profile 2.0 and BD-Live, you'll also be getting 4GB of internal storage, eight independent D/A converters for each 7.1 channel (which means there are tons of receiver-caliber adjustments possible from the player), and 16-bit color output over two HDMI jacks. Should be out soon, for a whopping $2200.

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 22nd 2008 9:01PM]

When's the frikking Oppo player coming out?

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 22nd 2008 9:11PM]

Which one of you guys put a Pioneer logo on that portable generator?

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 22nd 2008 9:34PM]

Makes me want to run right out and jump on the blu bandwagon. NOT

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 22nd 2008 11:15PM]

The Elite equipment is top notch I would love to have this player. I've owned many Pioneer Elite receivers and they were great! Unfortunately, my wallet is not that fat.

[glennS Posted Aug 22nd 2008 11:44PM]

I don't doubt the quality of the product. Pioneer Elite is pretty good stuff. But c'mon!! For a $1800 premium over a PS3, how much better can this thing really be?

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 22nd 2008 11:50PM]

Two words; Happy Ending™

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 23rd 2008 3:54AM]

Most owners of $5,000 Kuro HDTV's (about the middle of the road for Pioneer's new 2nd generation deep-black plasmas) are not going to hook up a PlayStation 3 for Blu-Ray disc playback.

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 23rd 2008 9:59AM]

This is exactly the kind of bargain Blu-ray player we need more of if we're going to make DVD 2.0 a success!

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 23rd 2008 12:23PM]

Yes, finally: 2 HDMI !!!
One for my video projector, one for my audio controller. Why did it took them so long?!
I'll buy it blind the day it hits the net!

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 23rd 2008 2:34PM]

I bought the original Pioneer Elite DV-09 Reference DVD player for same price this is selling for. It was the best at the time. Remember when DVD players first came out, every 8 months there was the next generation coming out. My suggestion with issues with HDMI, HD Audio, AVRs and Blu Ray only being 2 years old. Wait another 2-5 years. This Player from Pioneer will have a unit just as good for under $500 withing that period.

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 24th 2008 3:24PM]

WHAT!
No rosewood side panels?

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 25th 2008 7:58AM]

If I had more money than sense this seems like a bargain! But since I have neither, I don't know what to do.