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Yamaha BD-S473

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Pros

  • fast and fairly intuitive process
  • Yamaha player is nice and slim
  • everything went well and without a hitch

Cons

  • DVDs lacked a bit of detail
  • it lacks the wireless network connectivity
  • BD-S473 does not have wireless connectivity
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Key specs

  • yes
  • no
  • Full HD
  • 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
  • yes
  • no
  • Dolby TrueHD
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Yamaha BD-S473 - Pros & Cons

Yamaha BD-S473

Pros

  • fast and fairly intuitive process
  • Yamaha player is nice and slim
  • everything went well and without a hitch
  • build is reasonably solid at 2 kilograms
  • The button layout is fine
  • the deck displays hues with wonderful subtlety where needed
  • a lovely looking and well-built player slim
  • it keeps this detail looking crisp and stable
  • smoother movement of on-screen objects
  • reasonably priced and well-researched office monitor
  • sharper

Cons

  • DVDs lacked a bit of detail
  • it lacks the wireless network connectivity
  • BD-S473 does not have wireless connectivity
  • The deck lacks built-in memory for BD Live use
  • built-in Wi-Fi
  • most of the buttons are too small and the Home button gets lost
  • There s no compatible USB dongle either
  • this requires a firmware update
  • become unwieldy and difficult to accommodate on a standard desk
  • effects are nowhere near as noticeable in day-to-day tasks
  • monitors become too small to function as a main display

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Yamaha BD-S473 - Full Specifications

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General
Built-in D/A converteryes
D/A audio24 bit / 192 kHz
Type of disc driveFront loaded with tray
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Image properties
Image frequency
  • 24p
  • 50p
  • 60p
HD typeFull HD
x.v.Color supportyes
Supported image files
  • GIF
  • JPEG/JPG
  • PNG
Supported video modes
  • 480p
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
Supported video files
  • ASF
  • AVCHD
  • AVI
  • AVC/H.264
  • Matroska
  • MPEG1
  • MPEG4
  • TS
  • VOB
  • WMV
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Titanium
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Features
Built-in internet servicesYouTube
Displayyes
Display typeLED
Handheld remote controlyes
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Storage
Built-in hard driveno
Playable discs (recordable media)
  • BD
  • BD-R
  • BD-RE
  • CD-R
  • CD-RW
  • DVD+R
  • DVD+RW
  • DVD-R
  • DVD-RW
Memory card readerno
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Connectivity
Analogue RCA stereo outputno
HDMIyes
Number of HDMI inputs0
Number of HDMI outputs1
SCART outno
USByes
USB 2.0 ports quantity2
Ethernet connectionyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
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Audio properties
Audio formatDolby TrueHD
Supported audio files
  • AAC
  • FLAC
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • WMA
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Dimensions
Height1.97 in
Width17.13 in
Depth7.95 in
Weight70.55 oz
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Compatibility
3D support (3D-Ready)yes
DLNA certifiedyes
High resolution audio formatsHDCD
Region freeno
Ultra HD Blu-rayno
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Power
AC input frequency50.0 Hz
AC input voltage100.0 V
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W
Energy Star certifiedno

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Yamaha BD-S473 Yamaha - Editorial Reviews (6)

3.7
Based on 6 reviews
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Published: 09.10.2012
Yamaha BD-S473
3.5

Yamaha's entry-level 3D Blu-ray player lacks some features but its excellent hi-def pictures hide a multitude of sins

By Danny Phillips
8 minute read
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Published: 27.10.2012
Yamaha BD-S473 review
3.5

By Danny Phillips
7 minute read
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HomeTheaterReview
Published: 26.06.2013
Yamaha BD-S473 Blu-ray Player Reviewed
4.0

By Alex Lezcano
7 minute read
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Published: 05.12.2013
Yamaha BD-S473 Blu-ray player

The Yamaha BD-S473 is a low- to mid-priced player that is great for playing discs but could do more with its smart features.

By Stephen Dawson
5 minute read
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Published: 31.07.2012
Yamaha BD-S673 & BD-S473 Blu-ray Players Preview

At $229.95 and $329.95 respectively, neither the Yamaha BD-S473 nor the BD-S673 will break the bank. Sporting smartphone/tablet app control, DLNA certification, 3D, and Netflix and YouTube streaming.

By Tom Andry
7 minute read

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