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As Onkyo�s first 1080p upscaling Super Audio CD and DVD Audio/Video player, the DV-SP506 is built on a platform of robust, performance-focused A/V processing and HDMI� capability. HDMI is the pipeline through which your DVDs are transformed all the way to high-definition video quality.The DV-SP506 also delivers multichannel PCM audio and Direct Stream Digital (DSD) over HDMI.To enhance audio quality and system integration, the player draws on two proprietary Onkyo technologies�VLSC and RIHD. Audio quality is further boosted by three high-end Burr-Brown audio DACs and an internal design that suppresses harmful vibrations.
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Technical Details

- Plays DVD Video, Super Audio CD, DVD Audio, Audio CD, CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, DVD-R DL, DVD+R DL*1
- HDMI Digital Interface (Version 1.2a)
- 5.1-Channel PCM Audio Output and Direct Stream Digital (DSD) via HDMI
- Simultaneous Output from All Video Connections
- Three Burr-Brown (PC1796) 192 kHz/24-Bit Audio DACs
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 "Great sound, needs frmware update." 2009-10-01
By Zeke77 (United States)
I bought the Onkyo SP-506 primarily for multi-channel hi resolution audio listening using the 5.1 analog outputs. The 506 employs 3 high end Burr-Brown 1796 DAC's (3 stereo DAC's to handle 6 channel audio, 5 + .1) and really sounds fantastic using multi-channel DVD-A or SACD. There are some issues however that keep it from being a truly stellar unit.



Pros:



- Incredible multi-channel audio sound, especially when taking advantage of the BB1796 analog capability.



Cons:



- Price. Looks like inflation really kicked in with these units. The price is now $150 more than I paid a short while ago.



- No available firmware updates. I have many devices from various manufacturers that are supported very well with down-loadable firmware updates. There hasn't been a single update made available for download.



- Drive noise. There is a definite audible whirring sound with the unit. Can't be certain it affects all units, but mine is a bit annoying. An audiophile would be peeved.



- Fast forward, fast reverse, and pause buttons do not function while playing DVD-A discs that have an interactive menu.



-Cannot adjust video picture controls while watching a presentation. Must stop playback and enter the setup menu to do this. No on-the-fly which is not great IMO. Much cheaper units even have this ability.



Wishlist:



- Better analog control such as adding "channel level" and "crossover setpoint" adjustment



Fortunately because the sound is so good, it's a keeper for me. I'll have to live with the broken features until Onkyo releases an update.

 "Great Multi-Format Player for the Price" 2009-06-06
By Mark Sturtevant
I was on the fence with this player, I narrowed my choices down to this Onkyo and a Pioneer Elite DV-58AV and ended up going with the Onkyo since it was lower cost and new (I could only find refurbished DV-58AV's at the time for $100 more). I'm happy to say I was not disappointed with this player. It passes DSD bitstream over HDMI straight to my Onkyo Receiver (TX-SR706) and the sound is as good as my old Sony DVP-S9000ES for SACD's, passing DSD to a my receiver was key to this though as I found that using it's internal DAC's for SACD wasn't as good as Sony ES SACD player. DVD-Audio also sounds very good when using this unit's internal DAC's using the Analog 5.1 channel out, in this case it did sound better than having it pass over HDMI like the SACD's. I actually bought this to only play SACD's & DVD-Audio primarily, which it does very well (especially at this price) so I was pleasantly surprised when I played a DVD in it, the up-conversion is done very well, it even does a better job of up-converting than my BluRay player (Sony BDP-S500) with standard DVD's. If you're looking for a great up-converting DVD player you can't go wrong, If you want to use this as a SACD player I have to say I was impressed when sending the DSD steam to the receiver, as for DVD-Audio I really don't have another player to compare it to, it sound good, not as good as it does with SACD's but much better than the CD versions of the albums. To sum up, this is a great multi-format player for the price, I think the majority of listeners & movie goers would be impressed with the quality and performance.

 "Excellent Unit" 2009-02-28
By Masud Kadri
The player is super with all the HDMI connections. Excellent performance and resolution of non-HDMI DVDs as well.


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As Onkyo�s first 1080p upscaling Super Audio CD and DVD Audio/Video player, the DV-SP506 is built on a platform of robust, performance-focused A/V processing and HDMI� capability. HDMI is the pipeline through which your DVDs are transformed all the way to high-definition video quality.The DV-SP506 also delivers multichannel PCM audio and Direct Stream Digital (DSD) over HDMI.To enhance audio quality and system integration, the player draws on two proprietary Onkyo technologies�VLSC and RIHD. Audio quality is further boosted by three high-end Burr-Brown audio DACs and an internal design that suppresses harmful vibrations.
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Technical Details

- Plays DVD Video, Super Audio CD, DVD Audio, Audio CD, CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, DVD-R DL, DVD+R DL*1
- HDMI¿ Digital Interface (Version 1.2a)
- 5.1-Channel PCM Audio Output and Direct Stream Digital (DSD) via HDMI
- Simultaneous Output from All Video Connections
- Three Burr-Brown (PC1796) 192 kHz/24-Bit Audio DACs
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 "Great sound, needs frmware update." 2009-10-01
By Zeke77 (United States)
I bought the Onkyo SP-506 primarily for multi-channel hi resolution audio listening using the 5.1 analog outputs. The 506 employs 3 high end Burr-Brown 1796 DAC's (3 stereo DAC's to handle 6 channel audio, 5 + .1) and really sounds fantastic using multi-channel DVD-A or SACD. There are some issues however that keep it from being a truly stellar unit.



Pros:



- Incredible multi-channel audio sound, especially when taking advantage of the BB1796 analog capability.



Cons:



- Price. Looks like inflation really kicked in with these units. The price is now $150 more than I paid a short while ago.



- No available firmware updates. I have many devices from various manufacturers that are supported very well with down-loadable firmware updates. There hasn't been a single update made available for download.



- Drive noise. There is a definite audible whirring sound with the unit. Can't be certain it affects all units, but mine is a bit annoying. An audiophile would be peeved.



- Fast forward, fast reverse, and pause buttons do not function while playing DVD-A discs that have an interactive menu.



-Cannot adjust video picture controls while watching a presentation. Must stop playback and enter the setup menu to do this. No on-the-fly which is not great IMO. Much cheaper units even have this ability.



Wishlist:



- Better analog control such as adding "channel level" and "crossover setpoint" adjustment



Fortunately because the sound is so good, it's a keeper for me. I'll have to live with the broken features until Onkyo releases an update.

 "Great Multi-Format Player for the Price" 2009-06-06
By Mark Sturtevant
I was on the fence with this player, I narrowed my choices down to this Onkyo and a Pioneer Elite DV-58AV and ended up going with the Onkyo since it was lower cost and new (I could only find refurbished DV-58AV's at the time for $100 more). I'm happy to say I was not disappointed with this player. It passes DSD bitstream over HDMI straight to my Onkyo Receiver (TX-SR706) and the sound is as good as my old Sony DVP-S9000ES for SACD's, passing DSD to a my receiver was key to this though as I found that using it's internal DAC's for SACD wasn't as good as Sony ES SACD player. DVD-Audio also sounds very good when using this unit's internal DAC's using the Analog 5.1 channel out, in this case it did sound better than having it pass over HDMI like the SACD's. I actually bought this to only play SACD's & DVD-Audio primarily, which it does very well (especially at this price) so I was pleasantly surprised when I played a DVD in it, the up-conversion is done very well, it even does a better job of up-converting than my BluRay player (Sony BDP-S500) with standard DVD's. If you're looking for a great up-converting DVD player you can't go wrong, If you want to use this as a SACD player I have to say I was impressed when sending the DSD steam to the receiver, as for DVD-Audio I really don't have another player to compare it to, it sound good, not as good as it does with SACD's but much better than the CD versions of the albums. To sum up, this is a great multi-format player for the price, I think the majority of listeners & movie goers would be impressed with the quality and performance.

 "Excellent Unit" 2009-02-28
By Masud Kadri
The player is super with all the HDMI connections. Excellent performance and resolution of non-HDMI DVDs as well.


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Onkyo DV-BD606 Blu-ray Single Disc Player (Black)

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The Onkyo DV-BD606 delivers full 1080p video at 24 frames per second, the native frame rate for most original motion pictures and HD content. This ensures that the user will be able to experience the playback of films recorded to Blu-ray with the smoothest, most stable reproduction possible. It features an HDMI v. 1.3a output, and is fully compatible with the Deep ColorTM standard for over 1 billion possible colors. The HDMI connection also delivers bitstream output of both Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master AudioTM codecs for decoding in compatible processor or receiver, such as recently introduced models from Onkyo. The DV-BD606 includes a front-panel SD card slot, necessary to take advantage of the Bonus ViewTM picture-in-picture capability, giving consumers access to the interactive content available on many Blu-ray discs. It is compatible with legacy DVDs as well as Blu_ray discs, including internal video upscaling to 1080p. It is also capable of playing CD, Video CD, CD-R/RW, DVD±R/RW, DivX, WMA, JPG and even MP3 encoded discs.
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Technical Details

- Plays Blu-ray Disc, DVD Video,Audio CD, CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, DVD-R DL, DVD+R DL*1
- HDMI Digital Output (Version 1.3a to Support Dolby® TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, Deep Color, x.v. Color)
- 1080p Video Output at 24 Frames per Second
- Delivers a Pure Data Bitstream from Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio Codecs
- Upscaling of All Standard-Definition DVD Sources (1080p, 1080i, 720p, and 480p)
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 "Love this blu-ray player!" 2009-12-04
By Joseph C. Bennett (Lindenwold, NJ, US)
This onkyo blu-ray player is terrific! Excellent picture and sound. I have been a huge fan of Onkyo products for over 20 years now. This unit completes my entertainment system perfectly. Onkyo products are always made with the finest circuitry and are heavier weight which I like. I would highly recommend this unit to buyers.

 "Very Pleased" 2009-03-26
By Bob McHugh (Bloomingdale, IL United States)
I am an Onkyo fan from way back. I ordered the BD696 and the TX806. Deliver was prompt. I have a 60" Sony SXRD rear projection TV and JBL speakers, including a pair of 35 year old L100 Studio Monitors.

The picture and sound on the Blu Ray disk of Australia and on standard DVD's was outstanding. Very pleased. I had a friend who is an expert make all the connections and do all of the settings. It was money well spent. I think a proper set-up is critical in order to get maximum performance.

 "Great model two years ago" 2009-03-21
By WDH
I bought the DV BD606 as a fan of almost all onkyo products. I have a 906 and their hd dvd player, which are both top notch. I was very disappointed by this funai re-badge. SD upconversion was fair and not nearly as good as a pioneer or samsung 2550. It is not profile 2.0, does not decode the hd audio codecs and lacks any other novelty like Netflix Streaming.

 "Top Quality" 2009-03-11
By Gagit Guy (Vienna, WV United States)
I bought this unit at the Circuit City closing sale on the next to last day at a great price. This is truly a Top of the line Blu-ray player. The up convert of regular DVD's is remarkable. I understand that the processer for this player is more powerful then the Sony play station III. If its quality you want, this is it.

 "Extremely Pleased with this Blu-Ray Player" 2009-03-05
By Mr. Moto (USA)
Outstanding player. Picture quality for Blu-ray is as good as it gets and the up-conversion on DVD's is excellent...cannot ask for better. Onkyo must have used some magic here; since it has played every Blu-ray and DVD put in it. Have played well over 100 DVD's, including DVD-R's. As for Blu-ray...around 60 to 70 - All four Rambo's, Die Hard's, three Matrix and both Underworld movies, Iron Man, Incredible Hulk, Wanted, Indiana Jones Kingdom, Fifth Element, Ghost Rider, Dirty Dozen, Eraser, Rocky Balboa, Stargate...etc. All played perfectly without any firmware update. As for BD Live 2.0 ... simply put; it is another way of control and to send commercials.


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Onkyo DV-BD507 Blu-ray Disc Player, Black

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As Onkyo's most advanced Blu-ray Disc player yet, the DV-BD507 raises the bar for home theater playback. Naturally, it accepts any Blu-ray Disc and sends a full high-definition 1080p signal—via HDMI 1.3a—to your compatible display or A/V receiver. What’s more, it can also upscale lower-resolution DVD sources to 1080p to match your HD display. Along with various flavors of DVD and CD, the DV-BD507 handles AVCHD video clips stored on an SD/SDHC Card or DVD±R/RW. The unsurpassed video quality of Blu-ray Disc on the DV-BD507 is accompanied by studio-quality lossless surround sound from Dolby and DTS. Meanwhile, BD-Live functionality ups the engagement factor by letting you connect to the internet in real time and access a load of exciting new interactive content. It all adds up to an outstanding playback solution that forms a seamless partnership with any Onkyo A/V receiver and speaker system.
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- Plays BD-Video, BD-R/RE, BD-ROM, DVD Video, DVD±R/RW, DVD±R DL, Audio CD, CD-R/RW
- HDMI 1.3a to Support 1080p, Deep Color, x.v.Color, and CEC
- Upscaling of All Standard-Definition DVD Sources to 1080p (1080i, 720p, and 480p)
- BD-Live (Profile 2.0) for a More Interactive Experience with Ethernet Port for BD-Live Functionality
- Parallel Output of HDMI and Component Video
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 "EXCELLENT !!" 2009-09-22
By S. SABO (Ballico, CA)
I hooked this up to my Onkyo TX-NR906 Receiver and Sharp LC-46D-64U it was a seamless connection except for a few setting changes.. This Onkyo DV-BD507 is so simple to set up.. I'm not a tech freak but I do have two older Blu-Ray players Sony BDP-S1 & Sharp HP20U They both have great Blu-Ray pictures and excellent up scaling to 1080P.. But this new Onkyo BD507 to me is above excellent on the Blu-Ray movies and the up scaling to 1080P on regular DVD's..



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 "Yet Another Disappointing Funai Clone from Onkyo" 2009-08-04
By WDH
SUMMARY: The Onkyo DV BD507 shares a similarly uncomfortable position with the Harman Kardon BDP-1: The MSRP of $449 or $499 for this player is comical in this marketplace. This player makes sense around $250 and struggles to make a value propositon for much more than that. At current street prices of $399 (8/20), I would encourage you to pass.



I have been running this player through a wide array of BD and SD DVD material. BD performance is excellent and identical to most other players for 1080p 24fps.



DVD performance is compotent, but not exceptional. I will say that it is improved in some regard to the 606 that there is not a reddish push causing faces to look either flush or tanned depending on lighting. Colors in general are accurate and I do think in real world content it keeps shadow detail and avoids crushing black.



In respects of moire and jaggies, the performance is good. I watched Rome Season 2 with a number of panning shots that offer ample material for moire.



My biggest criticism is the lack of detail reproduction. There is still noise that dulls images. Text shows aliasing and lacks crispness; most images are soft at the end of the day. I played with the three NR settings and could notquite find a happy balance. With the highest NR setting (3), speckling did appear on solid light colors like actors' foreheads. I did some A/Bing with the Oppo, Denon 2010, Pioneer 320, and Onkyo 507. The ABT chips in the Denon and Oppo cleaned up the image well to provide more detail, which provided greater distinction between images and background, providing more depth to the image. The onkyo suffered in this regard. The Pioneer arrived between the two.



This player probably uses the same panasonic chip as the Denons and has the same menus and guis. Unfortunately, it does not have quite the same build quality and finish. The attached power cord, remote, and analogue section are not as impressive as the denon. The player only offers coaxial digital output and two channel analogues. Audio quality from the two channel analogue outputs is good, but does not seem to offer the range of the burr browns. This is most apparent in listening to music.



Remote is cheap and light - it is absolutely identical to the 606's and those in the $100 Magnavox players you see at wal-mart. It is neither backlit nor glows. It lacks a zoom function. GUI/Menus are nearly identical to the Onkyo 606: blue background with quick setup menu and customize option containing more detailed adjustments. The basic tree/branch setup is identical to the current denons as well. There is an option to update the firmware via disc or the internet. The current firmware version shows up as 1.0 and no newer versions are available over the internet.



Operation is very similar to the 606 in respects of speed. Powered off eject times come in right at 13 seconds. Toggling through menus is quick and responsive.



Load times have incrementally improved from the 606, but are still disappointing relative to some of the quicker players on the market:



Casino Royale to Sony Screen:

JVC: 18 seocnds

Pioneer 320: 36 seconds

Onkyo 606: 45 seconds

Onkyo 507: 37 seconds



Dark Knight to AntiPiracy:

JVC: 17 seocnds

Pioneer 320: 42 seconds

Onkyo 606: 43 seconds

Onkyo 507: 38 seconds



Pirates I Black Pearl: Coin/Disney

JVC: Medallion 16 seconds; Disney 27 seconds

Pio 320: Medallion 44 seconds; Medallion 1 min 13 seconds

Onkyo 606: Medallion 42; Disney 1 min 2 seconds

Onkyo 507: Medallion 42; Disney 57 seconds



Deinterlacing Performance Using S&M Test Disc's Synthetic Tests



Source Adaptive Deinterlacing

Cadence: Racecar testing for moire in stands

* denotes lock on in second set.

Test: JVC / onkyo 606 / onkyo 507

2:2 pass/ fail / pass

2:2:2:4 pass / fail / fail

2:3:2:3 (PF-T) pass/ pass / pass

2:3:2:3 pass / pass / pass

2:3:3:2 pass/ fail / fail

3:2:3:2:2 pass/ fail / fail

5:5 pass/ fail / marginal

6:4 pass/ fail / fail

8:7:8:7 pass/ marginal / fail

24p - pass /pass / pass

Time-adjusted fail / marginal / fail



Edge Adaptive Test Patterns



Jaggie test - JVC

Speedometer: pass 45 to 5. fail +/- 5, pass -45 to -5

Ship: pass

horizontal scrolling text: pass

vertical scrolling text: pass



Jaggie test - Onkyo DV BD606

Speedometer: pass 45 to 5. fail +/- 5, pass -45 to -5

Ship: marginal

horizontal scrolling text: pass

vertical scrolling text: pass



Jaggie test - Onkyo DV BD507

Speedometer: pass 45 to 5. fail +/- 10

Ship: pass

horizontal scrolling text: pass

vertical scrolling text: pass



It is not a pioneer 320: it lacks the audio quality and capability (7.1 outputs), the Pioneer 320 is a more capable upscaler, and the pioneer has a slicker interface and more detailed setup options. With the Pioneer hovering around $300 street prices, the Onkyo without analogues or a strong upscaling chip/capability will suffer to offer value except for those adamant on matching their bd player with their onkyo receiver. For those that hell bent on setup symmetry, I would steer you towards the heavily discounted 606, which can be had for roughly $250. For the rest of us, the JVC XV-BP1 offers better performance, faster operation, and is significantly cheaper. It may lack the tweaking menus of the Onkyo, but I found them ineffective in finding a significantly improved image from the default.






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