Sony Audiophile-Grade DVD Players: Discover DVP NS9100ES and DVP-NS3100 Features

Audiophile-grade components (NS9100ES)

Two capacitors with identical circuit values can have quite different sound quality. For this reason, Sony® engineers have taken the time to choose top- quality audiophile-grade components throughout the DVP-NS9100ES. The op amps, resistors, capacitors and more have been individually selected and matched for their sound quality. For example, carbon resistors with non- magnetic leads have been chosen for their higher handling capacity. We chose film capacitors for their superior audio characteristics. We even considered the power plug. Sony engineers chose a grounded, 3-pin plug for superior mechanical and electrical characteristics.

Sony's choice of a grounded AC input assures a more stable electrical and mechanical connection.

Gold-plated output jacks.

To maximize electrical conductivity and minimize the effects of oxidation over time, the audio, composite video, S-Video and component video output jacks are plated with gold. Noise at the contact points is held to a bare minimum.

You might not notice that the output jacks are plated with gold. But they protect the audio and video signal quality from oxidation which can degrade the output signal over time. And that can make a noticeable difference.

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