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Pioneer BDP-LX52 Blu-ray Player This player has never even been played 1 complete bluray title. It was purchased but never really had a chance to use it due to work travelling. So It went back into the box and was sealed off. It looks like new. I opened up again a few days ago to test it and it run Bluray, CD, DVD promptly without any issues. Due to this reason, hence, it is not rated as Brandnew. This particular model got rave reviews when it came out and this is why I chose it against many others I have auditioned at the time as it sounded great as a CD player too. At the time, I heard many
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Pioneer traces its roots to 1937 in Tokyo, Japan, when founder Nozomu Matsumoto, inspired by the thrill of imported hi-fi speakers, developed the A-8 dynamic speaker and launched a radio and speaker repair shop. The business formalized as Fukuin Shokai Denki Seisakusho in 1938, evolving into Pioneer Corporation and embodying Matsumoto's philosophy of "Move the Heart and Touch the Soul" through audio innovation.
The brand excels across diverse hi-fi categories, pioneering Japan's first headphones in 1960 with the SE-1 and the world's first component-based stereo system in 1965 via the PSC-5A. Pioneer's portfolio spans amplifiers, speakers, turntables, and DACs, alongside landmark car audio advancements like the 1975 Supertuner-equipped stereo and the 1986 in-car CD player, blending home and automotive excellence.
Today, Pioneer holds a commanding mid-to-high-tier position in the market, revered for reliable, performance-driven gear that balances premium quality with accessibility. Its vintage components attract collectors, while current offerings appeal to discerning buyers seeking robust, innovative sound reproduction without boutique excess.
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