Yamaha DVD-S2700 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: The distinctive-looking DVD-S2700 is part of a double-act. The Laurel to the brand's Hardy RX-V2700 receiver, it's styled to match both the latter's award-winning performance and it's distinctive aesthetics

Pros: Picture and sound, Build quality, Easily made multiregion

Cons: Some setup issues, Photos shown in (upscaled) SD only

Verdict: Is the perfect match for the RX-V2700, but is more than capable of standing on its own

Review summary: The DVD-S2700 is Yamaha's top-of-the-range DVD player, selling for considerably more than a high definition HD DVD deck, clocking in at a cool £900. Surely that's asking a bit too much, as many will be planning to upgrade to hi-def discs very soon?

Pros: Superb picture quality, Sound quality to match, Wide compatibility

Cons: Very expensive

Verdict: It's not cheap but it squeezes every drop of quality out of the DVD format

Review summary: If you've had your DVD player for a while and you recently bought a high definition TV, chances are you'll need to upgrade that old DVD player. Get yourself a Yamaha DVD-S2700 DVD player and you'll see why. Most HDTVs now have a High Definition Multimedia