Elite

Pioneer on Monday began shipping its first line of Blu-ray 3D players. First unveiled at 2010 CEDIA, the line includes the BDP-430 and two Elite models, the BDP-41FD and BDP-43FD.

The new line touts the latest HDMI standard, 1.4a, and also features Pioneer's PureCinema technology which upconverts standard definition video to 1080p. Additional features include 36-Bit Deep Color support, DTS-HD Master Audio and Dolby TrueHD support, and the Precision Quartz Lock System (PQLS) for jitter-free reproduction of Blu-ray Disc, DVD and CD content. The players also have a handy Continue Mode, allowing you to resume watching Blu-ray Discs where they left off. All models are WiFi Ready for a wireless connection to home networks, streaming content services, BD-Live content and firmware updates (an optional adaptor is needed and sold separately).Read more

Home audio enthusiasts looking for high-end sound without the enormous price tag should check out the latest from Pioneer Electronics. Announced this week, the Elite G-Clef line includes two CD players, the PD-D6MK2 and PD-D9MK2 and two stereo amplifiers, the SX-A6MK2 and SX-A9MK2. Each new model has been fine-tuned by sound engineers and is AIR Studios certified for the most accurate recreation of the original recording possible.

The PD-D6MK2 SACD/CD player features twin Burr-Brown D/A converters and uses Legato Link Conversion PRO technology to recreate the high harmonics often lost in digital conversion. Sound data length has been increased too, from 16-bit to 24-bit, thanks to Hi-Bit technology. The PD-D6MK2 has an MSRP of $700 and features an aluminum front panel.Read more

The four new Pioneer Elite A/V receivers are designed to bring enhanced clarity, detail and dynamic "quick response" from uncompressed Dolby True-HD and DTS-HD Master Audio soundtracks used in Blu-ray discs.

The Pioneer Elite SC-25 and SC-27 A/V receivers incorporate a Direct Energy HD Class D amplifier featuring ICEPower technology to ensure unprecedented reproduction of high resolution multi-channel, stereo, as well as compressed audio and provide premium home entertainment that rivals the movie theater experience. The Elite SC-27 goes even further by becoming the industry's first Class D amp design to achieve THX Ultra2 Plus and AIR Studio monitor certifications!Read more