I received my new Yamaha DVD-S2700 CD/Super Audio CD/DVD-Audio player today. It looks really sharp and matches my Yamaha RX-797 very well. I only have two speakers, so I'm running it in MIXED 2CH analog out the back end into my RX-797.

The sound is fantastic. Build is solid and firm. Play delay is slightly longer than my Sharp DX-650. I can't tell much sound quality change in the "AUDIO DIRECT" mode- but the display goes blank when you turn it on.

I'm sure it will sound much better after I bi-wire the AC power cord and burn in the photaulic phase shift correlator.

Here's my initial play list.

Brothers in Arms
Dire Straits
Super Audio CD - Canadian Import

Gaucho
Steely Dan
DVD Audio

Willy and the Poor Boys
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Super Audio CD - SACD Hybrid

The Dark Side of the Moon [SACD]
Pink Floyd
Super Audio CD - SACD Hybrid

And maybe tomorrow.

Brain Salad Surgery [Deluxe Edition]
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
Super Audio CD - SACD Hybrid / Special Edition

461 Ocean Boulevard [Hybrid SACD]
Eric Clapton
Super Audio CD - SACD Hybrid
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When I have more time, I'll put assessment and review comments here:
More to come.