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This unit was an upgrade from a unit that was only 2 years old so I wasn't expecting much of an improvement.... however the first DVD that I played soon changed my expectations for this mid priced unit.. it has now completely replaced my DVD & CD player in one single unit....

The picture qulity is as sharp or soft as you want it and the sound can be modified to make superb noises even on the most basic of televisions. As soon as my STR-DB870R amp arrived along with my sub-woofer the world never quite sounded the same again... to improve on this quality audio and visual reproduction you need to jump up to the £1000 mark so it's also great VFM for what it offers..

Downside [as with most Sony products] the manuals are somewhat ropey and disjointed when it comes to the complex setup for sound fields, and the on-screen display options are endless!!.... but this doesn't mean you need a degree in rocket science to set it up... even the most ludite of users will have it working less than 10 minutes after opening the box.

The SACD feature is a nice touch and will become extremely desirable as titles become available by mainstream artistes... at the moment it is a bit limited to Sony music with most SACD's being of the classical persuasion!!

Excellent sounds, great imaging, SACD compatable and looks beautiful in brushed aluminium finish.. about as far as you can go before you start to spend 'silly money'!!!

I recently bought the Sony DVPNS700 DVD player to replace a two-year old Pioneer DV525 unit. The Sony is aesthetically better matched to my Sony STRDB930 amp, both sit well together in elegant brushed silver thought the DVPNS700 is plastic fronted as apposed to the aluminium finish of the amp. I was aware that this player had just been discontinued by Sony, but as there is not much to add to the already impressive specifications (apart from perhaps MP3 playback capabilities) it did not bother me in the slightest.

This Sony DVD player is well put together and delivers an extremely crisp picture, especially when using the S-Video connections. The sound quality can only be described as stunning when mated a Dolby Digital enabled amplifier such as the STRDB930 I use. All aspects of the sound and picture are adjustable via the on-screen menu which is easy to navigate via a good remote control unit.

This player is far superior to the old Pioneer it replaced and I would recommend it for DVD enthusiasts and beginners alike. Throw in SACD capabilities and you have a great overall package...

This is an amazing player. beautiful dvd repreduction with solid colours and various options to tweak the video output. Plays CD's with great ease surpassing any expectations i had before trying it for the first time and the SACD sound quality is awe inspiring. if you're looking for a cheap all in one player this is it!!!!

Excellent value for money with this Sony DVD player. Lots of on screen menu's to set up you picture control to give you the best possible reproduction. It is easy to navigate and if your like me and like lots of pretty lights on the front then you cant go wrong. The surround processor works well with a NICAM tv or through a basic stereo system, but to realy get the benefit whack it on a prologic amp and away you go.

I would recommend this product to anyone as it will match most top end priced DVD players. and [...] you cant go wrong with the price on here. Look no further than this DVD player for great value packed with style and features.