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The Sony BDP-S2000ES is the flagship product in Sony's Blu-Ray player lineup. It was first released in September 2007 and has an MSRP of $1299.99. The BDP-S2000ES bears Sony's "ES" designation to denote that it meets their Elevated Standards found in legacy Sony equipment. At $1300, it is significantly more expensive than the next model down: the Sony BDP-S500 that retails for $700. Improvements over the BDP-S500 include a more modular circuit board design that separates the audio and video circuitry, a sturdier (and arguably striking) chassis design, and IR-in.
MSRP $1,299.99
Release date September, 2007
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Features
- Blu-ray Disc player meeting Sony's Elevated Standards (ES)
- Full HD 1080/60p with 24p
- Dolby Digital TrueHD/DTS-HD Master bitstream out via HDMI
- Uncompressed multi-channel liner PCM
- BD-ROM/DVD/CD playback
- BRAVIA Theater Sync
- DVD upscaling to 1080p via HDMI
- AVC-HD with x.v.Color output
- IR-in
- Sturdy construction
- Separate audio/video boards for stunning sound and picture quality
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MSRP $1,199.00
Released August, 2008
Pros
- High definition audio bitstream output (Dolby TrueHD, dts HD-MA)
- 5.1 analog pre-outs
- Gold-plated connectors
Cons
- No BD-Live
- No Ethernet port
- Can't upgrade the firmware
Sony BDP-S2000ES
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Yamaha BD-S2900
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MSRP $399.99
Released October, 2008
Pros
- 7.1 analog outputs do not require an expensive receiver for users to enjoy full surround
- Profile 2.0 capable
- good option for those with older high quality receivers
Cons
- better to get the cheaper BD35 if you have a receiver
- better to spend the extra money on a receiver upgrade
- Bluray is still too expensive
Sony BDP-S2000ES
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Panasonic DMP-BD55
MSRP $299.95
Released November, 2008
Pros
- affordable price
- 1080p playback at 24 or 60 fps
- upscales DVDs
Cons
- does not include advanced profile 2.0 features
Sony BDP-S2000ES
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Sherwood BDP-5003
MSRP $749.00
Released December, 2008
Pros
- upconverts and deinterlaces standard definition DVDs
- 7.1 analog output for older non-HDMI compatible receivers
Cons
- very expensive compared to other bluray players
- doesn't come with Profile 2.0 capabilities
Sony BDP-S2000ES
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Denon DVD-1800BD
MSRP $299.95
Released October, 2008
Pros
- Profile 2.0 support
- firmware updates through network or SDHC card
- fairly inexpensive
Cons
- no 7.1 analog outputs
- Bluray is still too expensive
- Profile 2.0 is garbage
Sony BDP-S2000ES
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Panasonic DMP-BD35
MSRP --
Released January, 2009
The Cambridge Audio BD640 is a high-end Blu-Ray player, and is Cambridge Audio's first jump into the BD market. The exterior design consists of a white paint to keep the device matching "the original studio masters". It features audio in Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD surround, and video in a 24fps progressive scan True...
Sony BDP-S2000ES
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Cambridge Audio BD640
MSRP $2,100.00
Released July, 2008
Pros
- Very well built
- Realta upconverting chipset is one of the best chips available to constumers
- Audio CD post processing enhances quality
Cons
- Not as fast as a PS3
- Price limits this player to the high-end market
Sony BDP-S2000ES
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Marantz BD8002
MSRP $999.00
Released January, 2008
Pros
- Fast transport speeds and load times
- Outputs lossless Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio
- Fantastic build quality and design
Cons
- Sub-woofer is output 5dB less than other channels with PCM, requiring tweaking to balance the levels
- No analog outputs, only a single HDMI
- No advanced video processing
Sony BDP-S2000ES
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Denon DVD-2500BTCI
MSRP $1,999.00
Released March, 2008
Pros
- 7.1 analog pre-outs
- Profile 1.1 compliant
- Advanced audio support - outputs and decodes Dolby TrueHD, dts HD-MA, and PCM 7.1
- 1080p/24 direct mode
Cons
- Expensive
- Twice as tall as other Blu-ray players
Sony BDP-S2000ES
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Denon DVD-3800BDCI
MSRP $999.00
Released October, 2007
Pros
- Supports all major high-definition audio formats
- Ethernet port for streaming media across network
- HDMI-CEC technology for controller other HDMI-connected devices
Cons
- Expensive - $1K
- 5.1 analog outputs instead of 7.1
- Not Profile 2.0
Sony BDP-S2000ES
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Pioneer Elite BDP-95FD
Reviews
September 16, 2008
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Pros
- Rigid drive bracket to reduce quivering
- Solid beam chassis that minimizes vibration and improves playback
- Aluminum insulators help isolate the player from external vibrations
- Dolby Digital TrueHD/DTS-HD Master bitstream out via HDMI
- Uncompressed multi-channel PCM audio out via HDMI
Cons
- Expensive compared to BDP-S500 with only a few improvements
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Pros
- Rigid drive bracket to reduce quivering
- Solid beam chassis that minimizes vibration and improves playback
- Aluminum insulators help isolate the player from external vibrations
- 5 year warranty
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April 29, 2009
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Pros
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Cons
- Expensive compared to BDP-S500 with only a few improvements
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Pros
- Rigid drive bracket to reduce quivering
- Solid beam chassis that minimizes vibration and improves playback
- Aluminum insulators help isolate the player from external vibrations
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This product is also known as:
BDP, S, 2000, ES, BDPS, S2000, 2000ES, BDPS2000, S2000ES, BDPS2000ES
