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About the Elite UDP-LX500
The Pioneer Elite UDP-LX500, released in 2018, is a high-end universal disc player designed for audiophiles, offering exceptional 4K UHD Blu-ray playback alongside support for SACD, DVD-Audio, CDs, and more. It features a robust three-block chassis separating power supply, analog audio, and digital processing to minimize interference, a 6-layer main circuit board for superior signal-to-noise ratio, and Pioneer's PQLS jitter reduction when paired with compatible receivers. Dual HDMI outputs allow audio/video separation, with premium video processing including HDR10, Dolby Vision (HDR10+ via firmware), and SDR/HDR presets. Analog stereo output utilizes a 32-bit/384kHz DAC supporting DSD 2.8/5.6MHz. No multi-channel analog, Wi-Fi, or streaming apps, focusing purely on disc playback. Pioneer has exited the optical disc player market, making this a discontinued flagship model.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 32-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 384 kHz
- DSD Support
- DSD128
- MQA Support
- No
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- Yes
- Digital Inputs
- Digital Coax Out, Digital Optical Out, USB x2 (front/rear)
- Analog Inputs
- Analog Audio Out (RCA unbalanced stereo)
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 435 × 118 × 338 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 10.3 kg (23 lbs)
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