You read it right. The BDP-53FD is the absolute best Blu-ray player available at any given price. Not only this player can play virtually all 5" disc formats (DVD, DVD-A, SACD, and of course Blu-ray), the player also have pure-audio mode and Precision Quartz Locking System for zero-jitter audio playback.

 

Furthermore, on the audio side, the player utilizes AKM DAC chip, which are the DAC of choice in the recording industry and used by top shelf studios such Abbey Road and Air Studios. On the video side, Marvell QDEO Kyoto 2 processing chip, considered to be the reference standard in the video upscaling world, with customizable parameters is also included to enhance any source (including .mkv, Netflix, YouTube) to 1080p the best as the current technology allows.

 

Last but not least, the instant-on and blazing fast loading is a must-have feature for any movie lovers out there. You read it correctly, instant-on as in "zero second" boot-up time. All you have to do is literally press the open tray button to put the disc in and press play. Why is this so cool? because waiting 7 seconds for a blu-ray player to power-on is sooooo 2010 !!

 

David Susilo

THX/ISF/Control4 Certified Professional; CEDIA Trainer; CEA & HAA Member