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Yamaha DVD-S1500

Yamaha DVD-S1500
alaScore 74

23 reviews

Jun, 2013

We have collected and analyzed 4 expert reviews and 19 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 70/100 and users rate it 52/100. The average review date is Jun 11, 2006. We have compared these reviews to 104407 reviews from other DVD Players. The alaScore™ for this product is 74/100 = Good. Last update: Jun 19, 2013.

Review analysis

(Based on 23 reviews)

Expert Reviews  

User Reviews  

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Good in theory, uneven execution

 

Good in theory, uneven execution

This unit plays all the usual disks up to DVD, though not Blu-ray. As a bonus it also plays SACDs. Unfortunately, it's not up to Yamaha's usual standard of performance. Sometimes I won't recognize disks and you have to shut it off and restart. It takes...

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bought two, both busted

 

bought two, both busted

I purchased one new, which died at 18 months, outside of warrenty. Repair would be 79 plus shipping. So I bought a refurb for 69, which included shipping. It lasted two months. Won't buy another....

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OK when it works

 

OK when it works

Well Its being exchanged right now, it does sound a little better than the average stuff in this price range, but when it wont play an SACD and locks up occasionally its kind of annoying, hopefully the next one will be OK. Strictly no frills player,...

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SACD player

 

SACD player

It works fine. I got it for SACD's and our old CD player was dying.

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Great customer service... lousy product!

 

fast response from customer service

Everything!!

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Sounds better than it looks

 

Sounds better than it looks

Has excellent audio performance, but has a problem reading one of my dvd audio disks. No usable fluorescent front- panel display to think of. The remote lacks separate ff and chapter forward buttons, making the interface very frustrating at times. Why...

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Yamaha DVDS1500 as a universal audio player

 

Yamaha DVDS1500 as a universal audio player

I purchased this unit soley to be able to play SACD and perhaps DVS-audio recordings in two channel (plus sub)sound. It works quite well for that. In terms of comparison, I generally use a custom built, tubed CD player for standard discs. The SACD...

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Eats the DVD

 

Eats the DVD

DVD got stuck and would not come out!! Same problem as others!! Hope Yamaha recalls it. Over ninety days - not under warranty.

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Piece of junk

 

Piece of junk

Slow clunky noisy overpriced and broke within one year (and can't get the disk back) Yamaha will not honor warentee . DESPITE THE FACT THAT I BOUGHT IT NEW, read the fine print very carefully. WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER YAMAHA PRODUCT EVER

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Lived for only two weeks.

 

Lived for only two weeks.

Clunky and slow yet sounds great. Oops, died after two weeks and would not give back the CD inside.

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Product Specifications

The DVD-S1500 is compatible with both DVD-Audio and Super Audio CD. These multi-channel music formats provide a surround sound music experience that is much more natural and lifelike than normal stereo. It delivers sound quality that is superior even to some more expensive players for a number of reasons. It uses high performance 192kHz/24-bit audio DACs for all channels. The Super Audio CD and DVD-Audio circuits are completely independent and optimized for each format (the Super Audio CD circuit is extremely simple and straight). This guarantees highest quality with both types of disc (format selection is provided). An Audio Direct can be selected to ensure that no interference from the video circuitry can affect the sound. With versatile format and disc compatibility, the DVD-S1500 will play almost any type of disc you are likely to have: Super Audio CD, DVD-Audio/Video, DVD+R/+RW, DVD+R/RW, Audio CD, CD-R/RW, SVCD and VCD discs, as well as disc with MP3 (multisession) and JPEG (multisession) files. The DVD-S1500 provides an on-screen display with clearly understandable On-Screen Menu Icons. It's easy to select and adjust and desired function with the remote control. The DVD-S1500 gives you numerous ways to enjoy your discs. You can program tracks in the order you want, use Shuffle Play to play them randomly, repeat them in a variety of ways, freeze any frame, and zoom the images to three different sizes. There's also a Resume Play mode with a 5-disc memory.

Audio System

Sound Output Mode:Surround Sound

CE System

Parental Lock: Yes

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:12.4in
Height:2.2in
Weight:7.1lbs
Width:17.1in

DVD

Built-in Audio Decoders:Dolby Digital / DTS decoder
Form Factor:Tabletop
Media Load Type:Tray
Media Type:CD / CD-R / CD-RW / DVD / DVD-Audio / DVD-R / DVD-RW / DVD+R / DVD+RW / SACD / SVCD / Video CD
Search Speed:32x / 4x / 8x
Supported Digital Audio Standards:MP3
Type:DVD player

DVD Features

Picture Zoom: Yes

Header

Manufacturer:Yamaha
Model:S1500
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Yamaha DVD
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