BD-S473

About the BD-S473

The Yamaha BD-S473 is a versatile Blu-ray player that supports 3D and standard Blu-ray discs, DVDs, CDs, and rewritable discs. It offers internet connectivity for streaming Netflix and YouTube content and can play high-resolution digital music files via USB or network, including FLAC files up to 24-bit/192kHz. The player supports DLNA streaming from compatible Windows PCs and can be controlled via smartphone apps on iOS and Android devices. It features HDMI-only audio and video output with support for Dolby Digital, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, and more. The unit includes front and rear USB ports, an Ethernet port for internet connectivity, and supports BD-Live and BonusView content. It does not have built-in Wi-Fi but can be connected via Ethernet. The player supports various video formats (ASF, AVCHD, AVI, H.264, MKV, MPEG, MPEG4, TS, VOB, WMV) and audio formats (AAC, FLAC, MP3, WAV, WMA). Dimensions are approximately 17-1/8" W x 2" H x 9-1/4" D, weighing about 2 kg. It comes with a remote control, batteries, and manuals. The BD-S473 is an entry-level model with a focus on essential features and solid build quality, suitable for users seeking high-quality disc playback and network streaming capabilities without extra analog outputs or Wi-Fi.