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The Yamaha BD-2900 is a high-end Profile 1.0 Blu-ray player from Yamaha. Featuring 1080p/24fps HDMI, 12-bit Deep Colour, BONUSVIEW, and direct HD audio bitstream output the BD-2900 is set to launch at a steep $1200. While this player boasts a fairly impressive feature-set and set of specifications, it is one of the most expensive on the market and products with competing specification can be found for half the price. This player will output high-definition audio formats, Dolby TrueHD and dts HD-MA, in a native bitstream format for decoding by a compatible a/v reciever. The player first became available on August 23, 2008.
MSRP $1,199.00
Release date August, 2008
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Features
- Video:
- full 1080p/24fps playback
- 12-bit colour ( 68.7 billion possible colors) with Chroma Upsampling price pixe Generation
- 1080p upscaling playback for DVDs, photos and personal video
- Audio:
- HD audio bitstream output of Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio (lossless); Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
- 192kHz/24-bit audio DAC
- BONUSVIEW Functions
- Profile 1.0 Version 1.1 compatibility
- Secondary Video/Audio for enhanced commentary or information
- design matches the Yamaha receiver lineup
- RS-232C interface for custom installation
- IR in/out ports
- release date: August 23, 2008
- price: $1199.95 (MSRP)
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Yamaha BD-S2900
• Yamaha BD-S2900BL Blu-Ray DVD Player
• Yamaha BDS2900BL Blu-ray DVD Player
UPC: 027108930657
EAN: 027108930657
MPN: BD-S2900BL
Competitors
Yamaha BD-S2900 is ranked 3rd among it's competitors.
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MSRP $1,299.99
Released September, 2007
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
- Dolby Digital TrueHD/DTS-HD Master bitstream out via HDMI
Cons
- Expensive compared to BDP-S500 with only a few improvements
Yamaha BD-S2900
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Sony BDP-S2000ES
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MSRP $599.99
Released July, 2009
Pros
- Decodes all high-definition audio formats (dts HD-MA, TrueHD)
- Profile 2.0 capable
- ABT 2010 video processor
Cons
- No WiFi
- No streaming features (no Netflix, Pandora)
- flimsy disk tray
Yamaha BD-S2900
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Oppo BDP-83
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MSRP $399.00
Released October, 2008
Pros
- True 7.1 analog audio sound
- Ethernet port, and 1GB flash memory for firmware updates
- Plenty of outputs for various connection choices
Cons
- DTS-HD via only bitstream
- No IR ports
- DTS-HD HR only available through firmware update
Yamaha BD-S2900
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Samsung BD-P2500
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
Yamaha BD-S2900
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Panasonic DMP-BD55
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
Yamaha BD-S2900
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Denon DVD-1800BD
MSRP $1,999.99
Released November, 2008
Pros
- profile 2.0 capable (1GB onboard storage for downloaded content)
- full 1080/60p and 24p HD output, 14-bit video processing
- 24bit audio DAC
Cons
- extremely expensive
- latest profile enhancements are gimmicks
Yamaha BD-S2900
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Sony BDP-S5000ES
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
Yamaha BD-S2900
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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...
Yamaha BD-S2900
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Cambridge Audio BD640
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
Yamaha BD-S2900
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Denon DVD-3800BDCI
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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
Yamaha BD-S2900
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Marantz BD8002
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Reviews
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Pros
- High definition audio bitstream output (Dolby TrueHD, dts HD-MA)
- 5.1 analog pre-outs
- Gold-plated connectors
- RS-232C and IR in/out ports for custom integration
Cons
- No BD-Live
- No Ethernet port
- Can't upgrade the firmware
- Very expensive Blu-ray player without many more or better features
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Pros
- High definition audio bitstream output (Dolby TrueHD, dts HD-MA)
- 5.1 analog pre-outs
- Gold-plated connectors
- RS-232C and IR in/out ports for custom integration
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BD, S, 2900, BDS, S2900, BDS2900
