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Descriptions:
Pannde PD-6 Blu-ray 4K Ultra HD Elite Audio
Video HDR XLR/RCA SACD DVD-audio CD Player DTS 7.1CH/192KHz PCM 5.1CH DSD Dolby
ESS9038Pro
Pannde PD-6: 4K Ultra HD Elite Video Player
The manufacturer unveiled its new 4K UHD Blu-ray player in the high-end segment towards the end of 2021. This
creation can be called a dream player, if you do not take into account the fact
that the manufacturer ignores almost all official associations.
Besides HDR10, the Pannde PD-6 Elite also
supports Dolby Vision, has two HDMI outputs, and can also play DVD-Audio and
SACD. In our Pannde PD-6 Elite 4K Ultra HD review below, we will try to
consider its main advantages and disadvantages, if any.
Pannde PD-6 – Preview
Before diving into this 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray
Player, please be aware from the outset that Pannde is not a member of the
Blu-ray Association. Where the “dual operating system” from Oppo and Pioneer
came from is still unknown. Moreover, the playback of ISO and MKV files does
not accurately indicate that the Disc Association rules are being followed.
In addition to the above, you should be
aware that the device does not have a European CE certificate. However, the
manufacturer provides a one-year warranty. So, these facts should be considered
before buying. Those who do not want to risk such a sum of money should be
better off using the tried and tested Panasonic UB820 or UB9000 models or the new
players from Reavon .
Design
Unlike some Blu-ray players of the same
class, the build and appearance of the Pannde PD-6 Elite really matches the
class of the premium segment. On the other hand, there are no customer reviews
yet to confirm this information. The front of the Blu-ray Pande PD-6 Elite 4K
is made of brushed aluminum.
In addition to the PD-6 Blu-ray player
itself, the package includes the following accessories: a remote control, a
power cord with a European plug, two batteries, and an HDMI 4K cable. The total
weight of 16.2 kilograms speaks for a quality chassis.
Device dimensions (W * D* H): 430 x 400 x 120 mm.
The packaging itself has dimensions: (W * D * H): 500x 430 x 150 mm.
Possibilities
As for the capabilities of Pannde’s PD-6,
it can also handle Dolby Atmos and DTS: X in addition to the usual other audio
formats. It has the ability to handle discs such as UHD Blu-ray, Blu-ray 3D,
DVD and CD, as well as a huge range of media files that can be connected to the
media player via the USB 3.0 port.
A MediaTek MT8581 processor is installed as
a SoC. A bit confusing is Pannde’s claim that the player uses two operating
systems. They should be based on the Oppo UDP-205 on the one hand and the
Pioneer LX800 on the other . Pannde’s own Blu-ray UHD PD-6 Elite uses Sony’s
disc loader.
Connections
The Pannde PD-6 Elite Patch Panel offers a
full suite of Hi-Fi connections, including two HDMI ports, two USB ports (USB
3.0 and USB 2.0) and analog XLR stereo connectors (balanced and unbalanced).
Ethernet, two XLR and two RCA connectors are also available. There is also a
TosLink optical output on board.
Pannde PD-6 specifications
4K Ultra HD video
Plays 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc or 4K Ultra
HD Blu-ray Disc with HEVC, H.264, VP9 4K and Hi10P encoding.
High dynamic range
High dynamic range (HDR) and wide color
gamut (BT.2020, BT.709) are processed in HDR10 and Dolby Vision.
HDR to SDR converter
Convert HDR to SDR for older displays as
well as converting between different color spaces like BT.2020, BT.709.
Video options
The PD-6 Elite media player features a
MediaTek MT8581 multimedia system for 4K UHD playback and upscaling. The MT8581
has video decoders: HEVC, H.264 and VP9 4K 60p for 4K (3840×2160) video
content, as well as MPEG-1/2/4, VP9, VP8, and VC-1 2K
60p video decoders for older format content.
3D sound
The PD-6 delivers great sound for music and
movie soundtracks with object-oriented immersive audio formats such as Dolby
Atmos and DTS: X.
High-precision Sony disc loader
Sony’s high-precision balanced optical
laser disc loader ensures smooth and reliable playback of all types of discs.
Exceptional workmanship
Brushed aluminum front panel, robust steel
housing and gold-plated connectors.
Multimedia
In addition to 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray player
also supports Blu-ray 3D, DVD Video, DVD-Audio, SACD (Hybrid DSD-Multichannel,
DSD-Stereo, CD Layer) Audio. Recording media such as BD-R, BDR-DL, BD-RW,
DVD-R, CD-R, CD-RW are also supported.
USB media player
The PD-6 has a USB 3.0 port on the rear
panel and another USB2.0 port on the front panel. It allows users to play
content from external media, including ISO and MKV files.
Network access
With the Gigabit LAN port, the player
easily connects to your home network, thereby providing access to multimedia
stored on a server or NAS.
Lossless audio output
Audio files can be played losslessly in
AIFF, WAV, ALAC, APE and FLAC formats, and DSD audio files can be played
directly via a stereo section (XLR) or multi-channel system. Thanks to the
professional DAC CS9038PRO, it is possible to process analog signals.
Two HDMI outputs
The player has two HDMI outputs. These are
HDMI2.0 (audio / video) output and HDMI 1.4 audio jack. Separate transmission
of video and audio signals is designed to prevent signal noise.
Analog stereo connections
2x XLR (balanced / unbalanced) + 2x Chinch
/ RCA
Accessories included
Remote control, HDMI 4K cable, EU plug
adapter. Power consumption: 45 W / 0.5 W (standby), voltage: 110-240 V.
Manufacturer’s warranty 12 months.
Pannde PD-6 Price
Don’t expect it to be cheap if this model
is made in China. The exact price has not yet been announced. The estimated
price will definitely exceed 2,000 euros. In Europe, distributors such as
CineUltra.eu will take over the distribution of this model.
Pannde PD-6 and PD-670 differences
In conclusion of the PD-6 review from
Pannde, it is worth adding that the company has released another Pannde PD-670
video player. So what makes the PD-6 different from the PD-670? Let’s start
with the fact that the price of the PD-670 will be noticeably lower. The
premium PD-6 is designed for audiophiles. The main differences are the
reinforced steel casing and the double transformer on the premium model.
The PD-6 also features custom-made
capacitors and a patch panel with gold-plated connectors. Since the PD-6 is
intended for audiophiles, the DAC ESS CS9038PRO DAC is superior to the
Burr-Brown PCM1795 installed in the PD-670. On the other hand, the younger
model has a compartment for connecting an HD 3.5 ″ drive up to 10 TB. The Dune
HD Pro Vision 4K Solo media player has a similar hard drive bay.
Specification:
- Optical Drive: YEs
- HDMI in : No
- RCA/XLR: Y
- Analog 5.1/7.1 :No
- HDMI 2.0 Out1: 4K video with auido
- HDMI 1.4 Out 2: 5.1/7.1 Digital audio only
- Optical: Yes
- Coaxial: Yes
- USB2.0: 1
- USB 3.0: 1
- RS232: Yes
- LAN: Yes
- HDD: No
- LED/VFD: Yes
- Size: 430x112.5x333mm( W*H*L)
- Weight: 14.8kg
