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The Sony BDP-S550 is one of the newest Blu-ray players to be released by Sony, and the first player by Sony to support the Profile 2.0 standard. The player features BD-Live, PiP, 1GB of storage, and 7.1 discrete analog outputs. It is the successor of the BDP-S500. The biggest difference between this higher-end model and the S350 is the inclusion of on-board HD audio decoding with 7.1 analog outs. Released in North America on October 8th 2008, the player caries a $400 price tag.
MSRP $400.00
Release date October, 2008
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Features
- Profile 2.0 player
- BD-Live
- 1GB storage + USB for external storage
- PiP (BonusView)
- 1080/60p and 24p True Cinema output
- Standard DVD playback with 1080p upscaling via HDMI
- 7.1 channel Dolby TrueHD and Dolby Digital Plus decoding
- dts-HD High Resolution Audio and Master Audio bit-stream output
- 7.1 channel analog audio output
- Support for AVCHD discs
- Compatible with D-R/RE (BDMV and BDAV modes), DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R/-RW, CD, CD-R/RW (CD-DA format), and JPEG on DVD/CD
Upgrades from the BDP-S350
- Profile 2.0 compliant
- Onboard decoding of DTS-HD High Resolution and DTS-HD Master Audio
- 7.1 analog outputs
- 1GB local storage
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Sony BDP-S550
• Sony BDP-S550 1080p Blu-ray Player
• BDP-S550 Blu-ray Player
UPC: 027242737518
EAN: 027242737518
MPN: BDPS550
Sony BDP-S550
• Sony BDP-S550 1080p Blu-Ray Player w/ 3 Year Extended Warranty
UPC: 718122076161
MPN: BDPS550K1
Competitors
Sony BDP-S550 is ranked 3rd among it's competitors.
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MSRP $499.99
Released August, 2008
Pros
- 7.1 analog pre-outs
- Supports Netflix streaming
- Ethernet and USB 2.0 connectivity
Cons
- No dts HD-MA high definition audio decoding even though it can decode Dolby TrueHD
- Firmware update required for DTS HD MA support
- Freezes unpredictably and intermittently when watching blu-ray movies. This happens even when discs are new and being played for the first time and after firmware upgrades current and lens cleaned with wind-funnel disc.
Sony BDP-S550
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Samsung BD-P2550
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MSRP $399.99
Released January, 2009
Pros
- USB, WiFi 802.11b/g/n, and Ethernet connectivity
- 7.1-channel analog outputs
- Profile 2.0
Cons
- Controls located on top of player. (can not stack anything on top of this player)
- DivX playback is limited to SD (480p)
- Will not playback AVCHD files from USB or Network share, only AVCHD files on properly BDMV mastered DVD or BluRay disks will playback on this machine. (why? the codec is there, it just won't let you!) :-(
Sony BDP-S550
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Samsung BD-P3600
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MSRP $399.95
Released March, 2009
Pros
- 7.1 analog outputs
- profile 2.0
- upconverts SD and HD signals to full 1080p
Cons
- no built-in memory
- DTS HD MA ESSENTIAL does not include the following legacy DTS formats: DTS 96/24, ES, ES Matrix, and Neo:6. These DVD Audio Codec's can not be decoded internaly on this machine. (important if using analog output, will be bitstreamed to AVR if using digital connection)
- Slow startup and load times. (comp. to PS3 and some of the other 2009 Stand alone BD models)
Sony BDP-S550
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Panasonic DMP-BD80
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MSRP $400.00
Released December, 2008
Pros
- upscales DVDs to 1080p
- high end, stylish and modern appearance
- decodes high-definition audio - dts HD MA, Dolby TrueHD
Cons
- only profile 1.1
- no multichannel analog audio outputs
- expensive considering the complete lack of features
Sony BDP-S550
100%
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Onkyo DV-BD606
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MSRP $400.00
Released June, 2009
Pros
- Netflix streaming
- 1GB of built in memory for BD-Live content
- built-in Wi-Fi
Cons
- LG--audio quality is suspect
- No specs on the audio DAC
- no Pandora online radio
Sony BDP-S550
100%
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LG BD390
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MSRP $500.00
Released July, 2008
Pros
- Profile 2.0 / BD-Live compliant
- Decodes high-definition audio formats
- 5.1 Analog pre-outs
Cons
- Expensive @ $700 - the S550 is expected to retail for $500
- Competition has 7.1 analog pre-outs
Sony BDP-S550
100%
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Panasonic DMP-BD50
0%
Reviews
September 2, 2009
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- Flash memory is NOT onboard, a 1Gb USB stick is included in the package
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November 25, 2008
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Cons
- Not as much value as a PS3
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BDP, S, 550, BDPS, S550, BDPS550
