Sony DAV-SA 30 > Reviews

Advantages: It's a Sony, beautifully made, great picture and sound
Disadvantages: If you're after huge volumes, look elsewhere

...and Super Audio CD capabilities. The Sony DAV-SA30 can pretty much play any disc that you throw at it, apart from SVCD. Recordable and Re-Writable discs play with no problem whatsoever. The choice of Dolby Digital and DTS are included too. I purchased mine from Techtronics, who delivered it with their multi region upgrade fitted for a very reasonable price of £249. The system comprises of the main unit, silver in colour with a mirror finish fascia. ... Read review

Advantages: Combination of features - plays everything
Disadvantages: not a lot really

I bought this machine as previously I was playing DVD's through my Xbox. I didnt think the DVD quality would improve on the TV, but i thought the sound I could improve using surround sound, and this package came out to be great value and combined all the features i needed. I wanted to be able to play CD-R's so I could show photos etc on screen - it handles this fantastically as well as VCD's, and CD-RW's. I also wanted to be able to plug an ... Read review

Advantages: The design
Disadvantages: DVDs getting stuck in slot

...and design attracted me to Sony and the DAV-SA30. All connections are colour coded and allow for easy set up and use. The picture and sound quality are superb, what did I expect from moving up from video! I have now had this system in use for 14 months and have experienced some not insurmountable issues with the DAV-SA30. They are: My young children tend to try and put a DVD in. The slot at the front accepts another disc in. However, you cannot ... Read review