Pioneer's latest Blu-ray disc player, the BDP-LX71, arrives in Europe this summer. The BonusView (profile 1.1) player incorporates the latest audio and video technologies, outperforming current desktop players in the market.

The player supports the HDMI 1.3a technology and comes with a 1080p HD digital film direct / 24 frames per second video output.

The new player also includes Pioneer's proprietary PureCinema Deinterlacer, which means that you can enjoy your DVD collection scaled up to a 1080p resolution for improved picture quality and compatibility with HDTVs.

The BDP-LX71 supports advanced audio formats with the ability to decode Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS HD and DTS HD Master high resolution audio formats.

Typically utilised by high-end audio manufacturers and in professional audio equipment, Wolfson Digital Audio Converters (DACs) are responsible for the audio performance.

The BDP-LX71 also includes a centre loading tray which reduces vibration, dedicated audio and video boards, as well as hand constructed components. It also features gold-plated connection ports, capacitance touch key buttons and an aluminum front panel.

At-a-glance specifications

BonusView (a.k.a. profile 1.1): Yes
HDMI 1.3a: Yes, 12-bit Deep Colour
Advanced Audio Bitstream: Yes, All Formats
Advanced Audio Decoding: Dolby Digital Plus/Dolby True HD/DTS-HD/DTS HD Master
Wolfson Professional Audio DACs: Yes x 4
High Quality Video Encoder: 297 Mhz 12-Bit
Jitter-free HDMI CD Audio with PQLS: Yes
Video Adjust fine-tuning options: Yes
7.1 Channel Analogue Output: Yes
Gold Plated Terminals: Yes
Aluminium Front Panel: Yes
Capacitance Touch Key Buttons: Yes
New Graphic User Interface: Yes