Pioneer Elite DV-47A
02-22-02 | 07:55 PM
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Pioneer Elite DV-47A
Has anyone seen this DVD/SACD/DVD-Audio player in stock? According to Pioneer, it is supposed to be available now, but I can't find one locally or online.
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02-24-02 | 01:27 PM
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The specs sound pretty cool, but it still suffers from CHROMA BUG issues. I have yet to actually see a demonstration of this unit, although its are intriguing. I too have not found any retailers or e-tailers with this unit.
03-11-02 | 05:06 PM
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I received an e-mail today from Pioneer concerning their upcoming Elite DV-47A dvd player. First off, yes, it is being released in April.
Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc., today announced a truly universal DVD player offering playback capabilities for both DVD-Audio and multi-channel SACD player. The DV-47A offers playback of DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, SACD, SACD Multi, CD, CD-R, DVD-R and MP3 formats. The DV-47A also includes 108MHz/12 bit video processing, 192kHz/24bit audio processing, Legato PRO™, six channel audio output, and Pioneer's PureCinema™ progressive scan.
"The DV-47A universal DVD player offers consumers technological strength that is unrivaled in the industry," said Craig McManis, vice president of marketing for home entertainment at Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. "Multi-channel recording has completely changed the way artists create music. Artists can now create a true three-dimensional environment with sound quality that far surpasses conventional CDs, and consumers have a new option to play all kinds of discs in a single player."
Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc., today announced a truly universal DVD player offering playback capabilities for both DVD-Audio and multi-channel SACD player. The DV-47A offers playback of DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, SACD, SACD Multi, CD, CD-R, DVD-R and MP3 formats. The DV-47A also includes 108MHz/12 bit video processing, 192kHz/24bit audio processing, Legato PRO™, six channel audio output, and Pioneer's PureCinema™ progressive scan.
"The DV-47A universal DVD player offers consumers technological strength that is unrivaled in the industry," said Craig McManis, vice president of marketing for home entertainment at Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. "Multi-channel recording has completely changed the way artists create music. Artists can now create a true three-dimensional environment with sound quality that far surpasses conventional CDs, and consumers have a new option to play all kinds of discs in a single player."
04-01-02 | 06:46 PM
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Ultimate Electronics aka SoundTrak aka Audio King has them in stock for $1199.00. I picked mine up for a cool $700.00 out the door. Now you know what the mark up is on this unit.
04-01-02 | 06:52 PM
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So how cool is this unit? Is it worth all the hype? I am eagerly awaiting your review, TheKobra, so I know if I should buy one.
docdvd.com had this to say about the unit:
Pioneer Elite DV-47A
Digital Man
Pioneer is on top of their game right now. First the Pro1000HD Plasma that smoked all closet competitors as far as being the first HD plasma that actually looks good; secondly, the 49TX receiver, light years ahead of the closest competitor, the Denon 5803, for one main reason: the Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration Circuit; now Pioneer steps forward with possibly their greatest achievement thus far, a multi-channel SACD/DVD-Audio/12bit Progressive DVD player for under $1500. The only competitor currently is the sub-class Apex unit which offers close specs but inferior results.
The Sony 9000ES, a true reference DVD player, only features 2 channel SACD, but also does offer the 12bit pro scan; the Toshiba 9200, one of the reference DVD Audio players, has only 10bit pro scan and no SACD. All three units are in the same field for video performance (the Toshiba falls slightly behind), pricing is similar, but the Pioneer wins out for shear features alone.
Features:
Video Performance Features:
PureCinema Progressive Scan (2-3 Pulldown)
108MHz/12bit Video DAC for high-quality DVD pictures
Super-Fine Focus Filter with 4:4:4 Video up-sampling
16 Video Parameter Adjustments w/3 User Memories (Progressive Motion, PureCinema (on, off, Auto),YNR, CNR, Mosquito NR, Block NR, Sharpness High, Sharpness Mid, Detail, White level, Black Level, Gamma, Black Setup, Hue, Chroma Level, Chroma Delay)
3 Factory Video Settings (CRT/PDP/Professional)
Parallel S-Video/Composite/Component Video Outputs
Pioneer Exclusive Viterbi Error Correction with Accurate Digital Servo for Superior Reading Accuracy
Still Step Play Forward and Reverse
Slow Motion Playback
Audio Performance Features:
DVD Audio Playback
SACD multi-channel playback (1 bit)
MP3 Playback Capability
Twin-Wave Laser Pickup for CD/Video CD/CD-R/CD-RW playback
Triple 192KHz/24-bit (3x2) Audio DAC's for superb sound quality
Legato Pro Conversion
Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Outputs
Dolby Digital and DTS Decoders
What else could you want? This bad boy has it all. It does not do video scaling, as this unit was designed for new HD sets that offer multiple aspect progressive scan inputs. While this may be an issue to some, this effects only 5% of the DVD market, as most DVDs currently are anamorphic, thus negating the need for 4:3 and letterbox scaling.
Features Rating: 97
Connectivity
Video:
Component Video (Y, Cr, Cb) Output x 1
S-Video (S2 Compatible) x 2
Composite Video Output x 2
Audio:
Dolby Digital/DTS/LPCM Coaxial Output x 1
Dolby Digital/DTS/LPCM Optical Output x 1
Analog Output x 2 (2ch)
Analog Output x 1 (6ch)
The only thing missing is a firewire output, which is not available on any current player short of the new Denon DVD9000, which does not offer (at least at press time) SACD. It is also proprietary, and does not work with any receiver other than the 5803. At this point, firewire is a non-issue as the standard keeps changing, and now may morph into firewire 2 (a mega-speed cable that delivers close to a gigabit of performance).
Connectivity Rating: 91
Look & Feel:
The unit is much sleeker and smaller than I imagined; significantly smaller than the Sony 9000ES and slightly smaller than the 9200. Don't let it small size fool you, this baby packs a punch. The glossy Urushi finish is sure to delight the significant other, and keeps the look of the Elite line. It is not as sleek or monstrous as the 9000ES, the single handsomest unit on the market. It weighs less than 15 lbs, very similar to the DV37.
The remote is standard Pioneer Elite fare, with a glowing interface and a jog dial. This unit also controls out of the box a Pioneer TV, and offers every button one could want. A true backlight would be nice, but most high-end DVD users prefer a Pronto or Marantz touch screen.
Look & Feel Rating: 91
Performance:
Early reviews from Germany on the European counterpart, the DV733A and 747 had this unit sounding too bright, and not reference quality. Well, plain out, I disagree. I measured this unit's audio performance in comparison to the Sony multi-channel carousel and Technics DVD-A100N, and the output levels and frequencies were close to the same when measured with my Sencore Audio Pro RTA.
Like the 9000ES and the Sony carousel, this unit offers 1bit decoding for SACD. Unlike any other unit on the market, Pioneer's well-review Legato Link D/A converters has been upgraded for SACD and DVD Audio, and now Legato Pro offers stunning audio reproduction from its six channel outputs. Be forewarned, if using a receiver that offers some sort of attenuation, you may want to engage it if possible for the multi-channel in, as this unit delivers a very powerful signal (extremely loud) to your receiver. Enhancements such as direct play for CD playback are also a nice touch, making this a fine CD player as well. Unlike the 9000ES, the CD playback of the unit is not nearly as bright. SACDs load in approx. 8 seconds, quite a bit faster than the carousel or APEX player.
Video performance is where this unit shines. The 12 bit/108mhz Video DAC is awesome. The PureCinema 2:3 reverse telecine quickly identifies video and film material, making for a truly artifact free picture. This unit does not offer the auto progressive mode of early Pioneer pro players, switching to interlaced mode when a non-anamorphic DVD is played back.
When the video settings button is engaged on the remote, you can customize everything you want with multiple DNR settings, or simply select one of Pioneer's preset modes. We tested this unit with a Pioneer Pro1000HD, and the 47A offers a PDP setting, specifically designed for plasmas. It also offers CRT and Professional monitor modes for different types of sets. The picture noise is dramatically decreased, and this is one of the few DNR features on any player that I will engage. The picture is stunning without DNR, but it is even better with it. Look at usual artifacting suspects such as sky noise, and the mosquito DNR feature simply eliminates it.
Color detail and saturation are mainly DVD dependent, but this unit does offer a great grayscale reproduction. The color of black is easily achieved in your monitor as this unit passes the -7.5 PLUGE as well as the 0 PLUGE. This blacker than black signal is available on most higher end units today.
When switched to Interlace, as consumers with older sets or scalers will do, the picture is fantastic. This has one of the better interlaced pictures available, and offers further DNR and color noise adjustments to compensate. Much to do is made of the infamous Chroma bug this unit, as well as the Sony 9000ES have, but this is much to do about nothing. The average consumer does not see the minor streaking on background material this but inflicts, and is something that has never bothered me on any unit I have reviewed.
Performance Rating: 98
Value:
Simply put, you can't beat this unit on value. Period.
Value Rating: 99
Overall Rating: 95
Read More DVD Players Reviews & More at eCoustics.com
docdvd.com had this to say about the unit:
Pioneer Elite DV-47A
Digital Man
Pioneer is on top of their game right now. First the Pro1000HD Plasma that smoked all closet competitors as far as being the first HD plasma that actually looks good; secondly, the 49TX receiver, light years ahead of the closest competitor, the Denon 5803, for one main reason: the Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration Circuit; now Pioneer steps forward with possibly their greatest achievement thus far, a multi-channel SACD/DVD-Audio/12bit Progressive DVD player for under $1500. The only competitor currently is the sub-class Apex unit which offers close specs but inferior results.
The Sony 9000ES, a true reference DVD player, only features 2 channel SACD, but also does offer the 12bit pro scan; the Toshiba 9200, one of the reference DVD Audio players, has only 10bit pro scan and no SACD. All three units are in the same field for video performance (the Toshiba falls slightly behind), pricing is similar, but the Pioneer wins out for shear features alone.
Features:
Video Performance Features:
PureCinema Progressive Scan (2-3 Pulldown)
108MHz/12bit Video DAC for high-quality DVD pictures
Super-Fine Focus Filter with 4:4:4 Video up-sampling
16 Video Parameter Adjustments w/3 User Memories (Progressive Motion, PureCinema (on, off, Auto),YNR, CNR, Mosquito NR, Block NR, Sharpness High, Sharpness Mid, Detail, White level, Black Level, Gamma, Black Setup, Hue, Chroma Level, Chroma Delay)
3 Factory Video Settings (CRT/PDP/Professional)
Parallel S-Video/Composite/Component Video Outputs
Pioneer Exclusive Viterbi Error Correction with Accurate Digital Servo for Superior Reading Accuracy
Still Step Play Forward and Reverse
Slow Motion Playback
Audio Performance Features:
DVD Audio Playback
SACD multi-channel playback (1 bit)
MP3 Playback Capability
Twin-Wave Laser Pickup for CD/Video CD/CD-R/CD-RW playback
Triple 192KHz/24-bit (3x2) Audio DAC's for superb sound quality
Legato Pro Conversion
Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Outputs
Dolby Digital and DTS Decoders
What else could you want? This bad boy has it all. It does not do video scaling, as this unit was designed for new HD sets that offer multiple aspect progressive scan inputs. While this may be an issue to some, this effects only 5% of the DVD market, as most DVDs currently are anamorphic, thus negating the need for 4:3 and letterbox scaling.
Features Rating: 97
Connectivity
Video:
Component Video (Y, Cr, Cb) Output x 1
S-Video (S2 Compatible) x 2
Composite Video Output x 2
Audio:
Dolby Digital/DTS/LPCM Coaxial Output x 1
Dolby Digital/DTS/LPCM Optical Output x 1
Analog Output x 2 (2ch)
Analog Output x 1 (6ch)
The only thing missing is a firewire output, which is not available on any current player short of the new Denon DVD9000, which does not offer (at least at press time) SACD. It is also proprietary, and does not work with any receiver other than the 5803. At this point, firewire is a non-issue as the standard keeps changing, and now may morph into firewire 2 (a mega-speed cable that delivers close to a gigabit of performance).
Connectivity Rating: 91
Look & Feel:
The unit is much sleeker and smaller than I imagined; significantly smaller than the Sony 9000ES and slightly smaller than the 9200. Don't let it small size fool you, this baby packs a punch. The glossy Urushi finish is sure to delight the significant other, and keeps the look of the Elite line. It is not as sleek or monstrous as the 9000ES, the single handsomest unit on the market. It weighs less than 15 lbs, very similar to the DV37.
The remote is standard Pioneer Elite fare, with a glowing interface and a jog dial. This unit also controls out of the box a Pioneer TV, and offers every button one could want. A true backlight would be nice, but most high-end DVD users prefer a Pronto or Marantz touch screen.
Look & Feel Rating: 91
Performance:
Early reviews from Germany on the European counterpart, the DV733A and 747 had this unit sounding too bright, and not reference quality. Well, plain out, I disagree. I measured this unit's audio performance in comparison to the Sony multi-channel carousel and Technics DVD-A100N, and the output levels and frequencies were close to the same when measured with my Sencore Audio Pro RTA.
Like the 9000ES and the Sony carousel, this unit offers 1bit decoding for SACD. Unlike any other unit on the market, Pioneer's well-review Legato Link D/A converters has been upgraded for SACD and DVD Audio, and now Legato Pro offers stunning audio reproduction from its six channel outputs. Be forewarned, if using a receiver that offers some sort of attenuation, you may want to engage it if possible for the multi-channel in, as this unit delivers a very powerful signal (extremely loud) to your receiver. Enhancements such as direct play for CD playback are also a nice touch, making this a fine CD player as well. Unlike the 9000ES, the CD playback of the unit is not nearly as bright. SACDs load in approx. 8 seconds, quite a bit faster than the carousel or APEX player.
Video performance is where this unit shines. The 12 bit/108mhz Video DAC is awesome. The PureCinema 2:3 reverse telecine quickly identifies video and film material, making for a truly artifact free picture. This unit does not offer the auto progressive mode of early Pioneer pro players, switching to interlaced mode when a non-anamorphic DVD is played back.
When the video settings button is engaged on the remote, you can customize everything you want with multiple DNR settings, or simply select one of Pioneer's preset modes. We tested this unit with a Pioneer Pro1000HD, and the 47A offers a PDP setting, specifically designed for plasmas. It also offers CRT and Professional monitor modes for different types of sets. The picture noise is dramatically decreased, and this is one of the few DNR features on any player that I will engage. The picture is stunning without DNR, but it is even better with it. Look at usual artifacting suspects such as sky noise, and the mosquito DNR feature simply eliminates it.
Color detail and saturation are mainly DVD dependent, but this unit does offer a great grayscale reproduction. The color of black is easily achieved in your monitor as this unit passes the -7.5 PLUGE as well as the 0 PLUGE. This blacker than black signal is available on most higher end units today.
When switched to Interlace, as consumers with older sets or scalers will do, the picture is fantastic. This has one of the better interlaced pictures available, and offers further DNR and color noise adjustments to compensate. Much to do is made of the infamous Chroma bug this unit, as well as the Sony 9000ES have, but this is much to do about nothing. The average consumer does not see the minor streaking on background material this but inflicts, and is something that has never bothered me on any unit I have reviewed.
Performance Rating: 98
Value:
Simply put, you can't beat this unit on value. Period.
Value Rating: 99
Overall Rating: 95
Read More DVD Players Reviews & More at eCoustics.com
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04-01-02 | 07:12 PM
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I was in the Audio King add over a month ago and was advertised for $1000. Pioneer's web site says $1200 for MSRP, not retail. I figure since it was advertised around a month ago, they actually had it about a month ago. This has to be the best $1000 DVD player on the market, I love my Pioneer DV-47A, can't wait to get this bad boy.
04-05-02 | 03:33 AM
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I have one. It's a great unit. Great video, SACD, DVD-audio & MP3 playback. You can get it at Soundpros.com for $750.00 including shipping. Best bargain I've seen for a DVD player this good.
It does have a 16x9 compressed mode for non-anamorphic videos. It windowboxes the picture on all 4 sides with black bars. It looks great. The picture is alot bigger than if you would watch it on full screen mode with your widescreen T.V. and the picture is alot better quality than the zoom mode on your T.V. It allows you to watch it in progressive mode without the distortion if your T.V. locks in fullmode with a progressive signal.
I watched "True Lies" tonight that way. In interlaced mode it looked okay but not great. I put it in 16x9 compressed & progressive mode & it looked great. It was hard to tell that it wasn't an anamorphic DVD.
I highly recommend this player.
It does have a 16x9 compressed mode for non-anamorphic videos. It windowboxes the picture on all 4 sides with black bars. It looks great. The picture is alot bigger than if you would watch it on full screen mode with your widescreen T.V. and the picture is alot better quality than the zoom mode on your T.V. It allows you to watch it in progressive mode without the distortion if your T.V. locks in fullmode with a progressive signal.
I watched "True Lies" tonight that way. In interlaced mode it looked okay but not great. I put it in 16x9 compressed & progressive mode & it looked great. It was hard to tell that it wasn't an anamorphic DVD.
I highly recommend this player.
