Sony Electronics announced a new high end Blu-ray player at CEDIA yesterday, the BDP-S5000ES. The new player will come packed with numerous features, including 7.1 channel surround sound, advanced HD audio codec support, BD-Live capabilities, Quick start mode (6 second boot), Precision Cinema HD Upscaling, a specialized build that segregates video/audio components to avoid interference and much more.
A new 14-bit HD video processor allows for additional technologies such as HD Reality Enhancer and Super Bit Mapping, which will help the player deliver even better picture quality compared to other players.
HD Reality Enhancer continually analyzes bit by bit of the original source, sharpening edges and reproducing detail, while reducing the effects of film grain. Super Bit Mapping delivers smoother color gradation realizing true 14-bit equivalent color tone from 8-bit sources connected via HDMI.
The BDP-S5000ES is slated to be released this November with a MSRP of approximately $2,000. Check the full press release here.
