KEY FEATURES
• Plays DVD-Audio and DVD-Video discs, DVD-R/RWs, SACDs, CDs, and CD-R/RWs, including discs with MP3 files
• Progressive-scan output with Faroudja DCDi processing
• Full Dolby Digital/DTS decoder
• Subwoofer/Bass Management output
• Virtual surround sound processing for two-speaker playback
OUTPUTS composite/S-video, two component video (selectable progressive-scan or interlaced format); coaxial and optical digital audio, multichannel, stereo, and bass-management analog audio; headphone jack
DIMENSIONS 17 1/8 x 4 1/2 x 13 3/4 inches
WEIGHT 19 1/4 pounds
PRICE $999
MANUFACTURER Yamaha Electronics, Dept. S&V, P.O. Box 6660, Buena Park, CA 90620; www.yamaha.com; 800-492-6242

HIGH POINTS
• Great disc-format compatibility.
• Excellent video performance.
• Excellent overall sound quality.
LOW POINTS
• DVD and SACD setup menus not integrated.
• High measured noise levels for all but SACD playback.

In the Lab (PDF)