OK, I noticed something else this morning: the DVD-S1500 and the DV-S5700 (note the lack of the second "D" on the 5700's model number) appear to be identical models except for the color of the faceplate; the 5700 appears to be the version that they will distribute through online channels and possibly chain stores, whereas the 1500 (which will be available one month before the 5700, if Yamaha's site is accurate) will only be available from their official dealer network and cannot be purchased online without invalidating the warranty. This matches their existing practice of selling "DVD-S" and "DVD-C" players through the retailers and the "DV-S" and DV-C" players more widely, similar to the long-standing tradition of selling "RX-V" receivers through retailers and "HTR" receivers through large chain outlets.

J&R World has the 5700 (listed as the 5770, but otherwise clearly the same as the 5700 and the 1500) available for pre-order now at $400; they've had the 1500 listed for a few weeks now, but it is only available for in-store pickup and is probably not yet in stock.

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