Yamaha DVD-S1800BL 1080p Upconverting DVD SACD Player
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Manufacturer: YAMAHABrand: Yamaha
Edition: Electronics
Model: DVD-S1800BL
Color: Black
Publisher: YAMAHA
Studio: YAMAHA
Music Label: YAMAHA
Product features:
- 1080p video outputs via HDMI
- High performance 216MHz/12-bit video DAC with Noise Shaped Video and Faroudja DCDi processing
- Top class 192kHz/24-bit audio DACs (2 channels x 4)
- MP3, JPEG, Dvix and WMA playback
- Progressive Scan (NTSC/PAL)
- AmazonBasics 3RCA Component Video Cable (6 Feet)
- AmazonBasics Ultra-High-Speed HDMI Cable Braided (9.8 Feet/3.0 Meters)
- AmazonBasics High-Speed HDMI Braided Cable (6.5 Feet/2.0 Meters)
- AmazonBasics 700 MB 52x CD-R (100-Pack Spindle)
- AmazonBasics 700MB 52x CD-R (50-Pack Spindle)
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Customer Review: Nice device to round out a next-gen home theater
Summary: 5 Stars
I recently upgraded everything in my HT setup, purchasing a new Yamaha RX-V1800 receiver, as well as Polk RTI A7 front speakers, Polk RTI A3 rear speakers, a Polk CSI A6 center channel and a Polk PSW505 subwoofer to go along with my PS3. After sampling some hi-def audio (the PS3 can play SACDs), I purchased this player to take advantage of its ability to send DSD signal straight to the receiver for maximum sound quality on SACDs. I also wanted to be able to access the DTS 5.1 tracks on DVD-A's instead of settling for the Dolby 5.1 mixdowns you get with a standard DVD player. I ended up getting a great deal on this here at Amazon.
So far I've had this item for about a week and I'm very happy with it. I've tested it with CDs, DVDs, DVD-A's and SACDs, and not only is the sound quality excellent (upsamples CDs too), but I have not experienced any of the problems I'd heard about with some other multi-format players. Load time is pretty good for all formats (including standard DVD), and with the discrete analog connections, SACDs sound phenomenal. I have a small but growing library of probably 50 or so SACDs/DVD-A's, so this unit has really allowed me to enjoy these titles with the best possible sound quality. Setting this unit to 'Audio Direct' and my receiver to 'Pure Direct' allows me to hear the straight signal right to the Polks; their dynamic range is really showcased when running multichannel SACD or DVD-A.
In addition to the hi-def sound benefits, the DVD video upconverter is substantially better than my PS3. Picture is clear and very sharp on my 46" 1080p Samsung, with very few visible artifacts and little to no quantization. Sound quality has fewer artifacts as well in comparison with the PS3.
This unit can handle MP3 or WMA discs, VCD, CD-R and CD-RW, DVD-R and DVD-RW, and can read both PAL and NTSC formats. With this unit you're pretty much all set for everything out there save for Blu ray.
The DVD-S1800 has an HDMI connection for A/V sources, component in for Video, stereo analog in as well as optical, digital coaxial, and multichannel analog for audio connections. You can pretty much configure this any way you want/can based on your HT's connection capabilities. Obviously, HDMI for A/V and multichannel analog for audio will provide superior sound/picture quality. The on-screen menu provided via HDMI to TV is easy to use as well.
The look and feel is very nice, matching my RX-V1800 in design perfectly with a brushed black aluminum front. It's not too heavy, weighing about 10 lbs., and it isn't very deep either (about 11").
Big fan of this unit. This all-purpose catch-all nicely complements both my receiver and the PS3, bringing me totally up-to-date in terms of next-gen audio and video. I especially enjoyed listening to the multichannel layers of Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon SACD, Miles Davis' Kind of Blue SACD, Beethoven's Symphonies 5 & 7 SACD, as well as Yes' Fragile on DVD-A.
This is a great and inexpensive way to jump into hi-def audio. Even though neither SACD or DVD-A have really taken off thanks to the rise of compressed music, there are a number of excellent rock and especially classical and jazz albums out there. For me it was worth it, as the 5.1 sound and increased signal resolution really brings out the details that are often hidden or obscured in lesser audio formats.
Description of Yamaha DVD-S1800BL 1080p Upconverting DVD SACD Player
Yamaha Universal DVD Player offers the assurance of extremely high video and audio quality as well as large collection of features like 1080p-compatible HDMI output and DVD-Audio /Super Audio CD playback. It allows the DVD player to transfer digital video and audio signals directly to an HDMI equipped monitor or projector, instead of having to convert them to analog. This player plays discs recorded in the MP3, JPEG, DivX and WMA formats. This multi channel music formats provide a surround sound music experience that is much more natural and lifelike than normal stereo.Digital Cameras and Photo Categories
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