Recent Blu-ray Player Reviews
Marantz SACD 30n Network SACD Player Review
The Marantz SACD 30n is a networking SACD player capable of delivering high-resolution playback performance of SACD and CDs while also serving as a networking streamer with USB DAC function.
Sony BDP‑S790 Blu‑ray Player Review
The Sony BDP-S790 is an excellent player. It's fast, produces an excellent quality picture, is ready for the 4K format of the future, and will stream all of the current media sources for just $249.
Samsung BD‑F7500, BD‑F5900, & BD‑F5100 Blu‑ray Player Comparison
Shopping for a Samsung Blu-ray Player? Here's a breakdown of all of the pros and cons of their 2013 lineup, the BD-F7500, BD-F5900, and BD-F5100. Overall, they're pretty solid choices.
Parasound Halo CD 1 Holm‑Designed CD Player Preview
Parasound introduced the Parasound Halo CD 1, a high-end CD player that uses new CD playback and processing technology that is the result of a collaboration between Parasound and Holm Acoustics.
Panasonic DMP‑BDT330 and DMP‑BDT230 3D Blu‑ray Disc Players
At CES Panasonic introduced two new 3D Blu-ray Disc Players, the DMP-BDT330, DMP-BDT230. Panasonic is also continuing to manufacture its 3D 2012 models (the DMP-BDT500 and DMP-BBT01).
Oppo BDP‑103 Universal 3D 4K Blu‑ray Player Review
The Oppo BDP-103 has hit another one out of the park. It may not be light years ahead of the BDP-93, but it is ready for 4K conversion and the Marvell Qdeo processing is impressive.
Oppo BDP‑103 & BDP‑105 Blu‑ray Q&A Interview
This is a detailed interview with Oppo about their new BDP-103 & BDP-105 Blu-ray players. Features, function and performance is discussed as well as improvements made over past designs.
Oppo BDP‑103 and BDP‑105 Universal Blu‑ray Players Preview
The Oppo BDP-103 features 2D-to-3D conversion, 4K upscaling, dual HDMI inputs, three USB ports, MHL support, and full Netflix (1080p and 5.1 audio) streaming. The BDP-105 adds a USB DAC and more.
Pioneer Elite BDP‑62FD Universal Blu‑ray Player Preview
We got to check out Pioneer's newest Elite BDP-62FD flagship Blu-ray player. It's a universal player, so it's going to play Blu-ray, SACD, DVD-Audio and more.
Yamaha BD‑A1020 Universal Blu‑ray Player Preview
This year Yamaha is touting their new Aventage BD-A1020 Blu-ray player which is an upgrade from their BD-A1010. The main new feature is WiFi integration so you can access all the new network apps.
Yamaha BD‑S673 & BD‑S473 Blu‑ray Players Preview
At $229.95 and $329.95 respectively, neither the Yamaha BD-S473 nor the BD-S673 will break the bank. Sporting smartphone/tablet app control, DLNA certification, 3D, and Netflix and YouTube streaming.
Denon DBT‑1713UD Universal Audio/Video Player Preview
The Denon DBT-1713UD has just about everything you'd want in a Universal Player. While $500 isn't cheap for a Blu-ray player, it isn't bad considering all the features you are getting.
Audio‑Technica AT‑LP1240‑USB Professional DJ Turntable Preview
The Audio-Technica AT-LP1240-USB has just about everything you'd want in a turntable - integrated preamp, a high-torque multi-pole direct drive motor, USB connection to your computer and much more.
Samsung BD‑E6500 Blu‑ray with Dual HDMI Inputs and WiFi Preview
While we don't think the Samsung BD-E6500 will be the next Audiophile Blu-ray player, it very well may be our next Blu-ray player. We just wish they are released a price.
Panasonic 32bit 3D Blu‑ray Players ‑ When 24bit Just Isn't Enough
Panasonic put out six (6) new Blu-ray players at this year's CES 2012. They include four 3D models (DMP-BBT01, DMP-BDT500, DMP-BDT320, DMP-BDT220) and and two networking 2D models.
SONY BDP‑S780 3D Network Blu‑ray Player Review
The Sony BDP-S780 is one of the best values in 3D networking Blu-ray players today. It loads movies quickly and offers a host of networking options with a great HD picture quality.
Oppo Pandora Firmware Upgrade for BDP‑93/BDP‑95 Blu‑ray Players
Oppo recent firmware update supports Pandora streaming music services. We test and report on its success in this editorial.
Denon DBP‑A100 Universal Blu‑ray Player Review
Denon's $2500 DBP-A100 Universal Audio/Video Player will do CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray Discs, SACD, DVD-Audio and play those formats back with the most pristine audio and video quality believed possible.
Pioneer BDP‑140 and Elite BDP‑52FD and BDP‑53FD Blu‑ray Players Preview
Today we got to see 3 new Pioneer Blu-ray players which range in price from $199 to $499. The three players are the entry level Pioneer BDP-140 and two Elite models, the BDP-52FD and BDP-53FD.
Onkyo Audio BD‑SP809 THX Blu‑ray Player Preview
The Onkyo BD-SP809 sports THX certification, 3D support, dual HDMI outputs, DLNA 1.5, Netflix 3.0, Blockbuster, Film Fresh, and VUDU streaming, Marvell Qdeo upscaling, and 297 MHz/12-Bit DACs.
Cambridge Audio 751BD Universal 3D Blu‑ray Player Preview
We're sure the Cambridge Audio 751BD Universal 3D Blu-ray player is going to find an audience. Compared to some of the "high end" players that have hit the market, the 751BD is a solid offering.
Onkyo BD‑SP309 3D Blu‑ray Player First Look
While power users will want to look elsewhere, those wanting 3D, some streaming, and not really caring much about anything else can save a few hundred dollars with the Onkyo BD-SP309.
Toshiba BDX3000 Blu‑ray Player Review
Toshiba is trying to float on top of a veritable sea of products with its BDX3000 3D Blu-ray player. It has just about everything you could possibly need, especially high quality BD playback.
Oppo BDP‑93 Universal 3D Blu‑ray Player Full Review
How do you upgrade the number one solution for Blu-ray on the market? It's hard, but Oppo Digital did it with the BDP-93 (still) Universal 3D Blu-ray player. Netflix, HDMI x 2, Wi-Fi, 3D... Wow.
Oppo BDP‑93 & BDP‑95 Universal Blu‑ray Player Measurements Report
This is a detailed measurement report of the Oppo BDP-93 and BDP-95 Universal Bluray Players. Both players provided benchmark performance but is the BDP-95 worth the extra cost? Read on to find out.
Sherwood Newcastle BD‑876 3D Blu‑ray Player Preview
Sherwood America Inc. announced today the introduction of the BD-876 3D Blu-ray player is Sherwood's first ever to carry the high-performance Sherwood Newcastle designation.
Bergmann Magne Turntable and Tonearm Preview
Aaudio Imports introduced into the U.S. market the brand new Magne Airbearing Turntable and Tonearm System by Bergmann Audio of Denmark, a leading specialist in airbearing turntables and tonearms.
OPPO BDP‑95 Blu‑ray Player First Look
The Oppo BDP-95 still has all the other features of the Oppo BDP-93 but if you are really worried about audio, specifically two channel audio, it's going to be really hard to beat the Oppo BDP-95.
Toshiba BDX2700 Blu‑ray Player Review
Toshiba is finding itself adrift amidst a sea of Blu-ray players with its BDX2700, but the Blu-ray player has everything you could need: high quality BD playback and streaming movies and music.