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1. Samsung BD-D6500 Blu-ray Player
(Matching tags: Blu ray Players)
One of the major differentiations between Blu-ray players now has been their online content support. With more and more people getting their movies and TV shows from Netflix, Hulu, and other sources, ...
2. Toshiba BDX5200 3D Blu-ray Player
(Matching tags: 3D Blu ray Players)
To compare today’s Blu-ray players with the very first models that shipped back in 2006, one would find those early players to be a mere shadow of what’s available today. Early adopters had to live without ...
3. McIntosh MVP881 Universal Blu-ray Player
(Matching tags: Blu ray Players,Universal Players)
... have a full line of home theater components as well. The MVP881 is McIntosh's contribution to the world of universal players (CD, DVD-A, and SACD). At $8,000 there is a lot of less expensive alternatives ...
4. Sony BDP-S580 3D Blu-ray Player
(Matching tags: Video,Blu ray Players)
You know that new hi-fi technology has finally reached the commodity stage when you can get a basic model on the cheap. Sony’s latest Blu-ray player is the BDP-S580, and at $199.99, it even is 3D-capable. ...
5. Pioneer BDP-430 3D Blu-ray Player
(Matching tags: Video,Blu ray Players)
The cost of Blu-ray players has plummeted over the past couple of years, and numerous models from various manufacturers are available for $300 and less. Pioneer's ne BDP-430 is only $299. It is 3D-capable ...
6. Pioneer BDP-43FD Blu-ray Player
(Matching tags: Blu ray Players)
The first Blu-ray players that I reviewed for Secrets many years ago were Pioneer models. Up until then, the only player I had used was a PlayStation 3, and was looking forward to a regular box that ...
7. Harman Kardon HK 990 Integrated Amplifier and HD 990 CD Player
(Matching tags: Integrated Amplifiers,CD Players)
Most likely recognized in today’s market as a purveyor of home theater receivers, desktop/PC speakers, iPod docks, and factory-installed automotive sound systems, Harman Kardon is a name that is also ...
8. Vizio VBR231 Blu-ray Player with Wireless Internet Apps
(Matching tags: Blu ray Players,3 D)
... products that have very good performance for the price, but also have branched out to offer some truly high end home theater equipment. Remember when Blu-ray players first came out, they were all at least ...
9. Audiolab 8200CDQ CD Player with Built-In Preamplifier
(Matching tags: CD Players,Preamplifiers)
Early adopters live in a world of potential. We latch on to a new paradigm shift significantly ahead of the adoption curve. As such, we’re often saddled with legacy methodology or products. Solutions ...
10. Cary Audio Design CD-500 CD Player
(Matching tags: CD Players,Upsampling)
Every so often I get to review a product that sets itself apart from the “other guy” stuff. You know, the mass produced stuff that we often see in the brick-and-mortar stores. The special products are ...
11. Pioneer PD-D6MK2 SACD Player and SX-A9MK2 Integrated Amplifier
(Matching tags: Integrated Amplifiers,SACD Players)
The D6 SACD player and A9 integrated stereo amplifier are two of four possible combinations in the Pioneer G-Clef series of SACD players and integrated two channel amplifiers that are sold as a pair. ...
12. Toshiba BDX3000 Blu-ray 3D Player
(Matching tags: Blu ray Players,Blu ray 3D Players)
By now you’ve heard lots about 3D TVs. Every manufacturer has at least one 3D-capable model and even the projector companies are offering new products that include this technology. The display is not ...
13. OPPO BDP-93, BDP-93NE (NuForce Edition), and BDP-95 Universal 3D Blu-ray Players
(Matching tags: 1080p,1080p24,Blu ray Players,Blu ray 3D)
... will cover the audio performance of the three players (only the BDP-93NE, not the BDP-93NXE), as well as the video performence using our Benchmark tests. As you will see, OPPO has overturned price/performance ...
14. Sony SCD-XA5400ES SACD Player
(Matching tags: CD Players,SACD Players)
Sony originally came out with the SACD format in 1999. Unfortunately for those of us that invested in the format, mass market support never really came around, though in the audiophile community the ...
Although SACDs and DVD-As have not succeeded as much as music studios had thought, and audiophiles had hoped, they are still being released in small quantities, particularly by independent labels. However, ...
16. Cambridge Azur 650BD Universal Blu-ray Player
(Matching tags: Dolby Digital,SACD,Universal Players,Blu ray Player)
Cambridge Audio is a long-time bearer of high standards in British-made audio and now video products. They have been turning out quality components since 1968. While they are best known for fine yet ...
17. Pioneer Elite BDP-23FD Blu-ray Player
(Matching tags: HDMI,Universal Players,USB,Blu ray Player)
The BDP-23FD is the least expensive model in Pioneer Elite’s Blu-ray player line-up. The BDP-23FD is not a universal player and puts its primary focus on Blu-ray.
18. Sony BDP-N460 Networked Blu-ray Player
(Matching tags: DVD players,CD Players,Blu ray Player)
“Convergence” is a buzz-word in the consumer electronics industry that we have heard a lot about over the last two years. The idea is that eventually, all our media and information needs will be handled ...
19. McIntosh MCD500 SACD Player
(Matching tags: SACD,CD Players)
McIntosh has been producing dedicated SACD players for several years, and their latest edition to the line is the MCD500. This iteration has a much lower noise floor than previous models, which allows ...
20. Denon DBP-4010UDCI Universal Blu-ray player
(Matching tags: DVD players,Universal Players,Blu ray Player)
Denon has long been a well-respected leader in the disc player market, producing some excellent universal disc players over the years. Just a few years ago, a universal disc player needed to tackle CD, ...
21. Denon DVD-A1UDCI Universal Blu-ray Player
(Matching tags: Universal Players,Blu ray Player,SACD Player)
My wife often enjoyed making fun of how many optical disc players I had in my AV setup. When it was the most out of control, I had an HD-DVD player, a PS3 for Blu-ray movies, an Oppo Universal DVD player, ...
22. Marantz UD9004 Universal Blu-ray Player
(Matching tags: CD Players,Benchmark,Blu ray Player,SACD Player)
When I hear the name Marantz, the first thing that comes to mind for me is music. From the 1950’s when Saul Marantz introduced the company’s first preamplifier, Marantz has been creating products which ...
23. OPPO BDP-83SE (Special Edition) and NuForce Edition Universal Blu-ray Players
(Matching tags: DVD,Blu ray,Universal Players,CD Players)
OPPO's BDP-83 Universal Blu-ray Player has been very successful, as it is one of only a few players that will ouput all codecs (CD, DVD-A, SACD, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio) in digital format through ...
24. Emotiva ERC-1 CD player
(Matching tags: DVD,CD Players)
The first thing you’ll notice about the Emotiva ERC-1 CD player is that it looks great. The faceplate of the player and the remote are brushed aluminum painted black accented with unfinished brushed aluminum ...
  My wife, who I affectionately refer to as “the music Anti-Christ” often calls me “He without Brains” when it comes to purchasing audio gear. Our latest interchange of pleasantries began when I announced ...
26. Marantz SA-7S1 SACD Player
(Matching tags: SACD,CD Players)
Marantz has been a renown audio company for a better part of the 20th century. Although it changed hands several times over the years, the quality never wavered from being superb. The average consumer ...
27. OPPO BDP-83 Universal Blu-ray Player - Benchmark
(Matching tags: HDMI,DVD A,SACD,DVD players,Blu ray,Universal Players)
There has been a lot of anticipation for OPPO Digital's brand new BDP-83 Blu-ray player. This is in part because OPPO has had an excellent track record for producing top notch affordable DVD players, ...
28. NAD C565BEE CD Player
(Matching tags: CD Players,Upsampling)
I well remember the day I got my first NAD product back in the 70’s. I have long since forgotten the model number, but it was a stereo receiver. I remember listening to it and thinking how great it sounded ...
29. Denon DVD-1800BD Blu-ray Player - Benchmark
(Matching tags: DVD players,Blu ray)
The Denon DVD-1800BD is Denon’s newest and least expensive Blu-ray player. For the $599 MSRP you get a Bonus View (profile 1.1) compliant player with HDMI 1.3a and component video outputs, bit-streaming ...
30. Sony S350 Blu-ray Player - Benchmark
(Matching tags: DVD players,Blu ray)
It may be hard to believe but the BDP-S350 is Sony’s third generation Blu-ray player. It seems like only yesterday Blu-ray players were hitting the market and competition was heating up from rival Toshiba’s ...
31. Yamaha BD-S2900 Blu-ray Player - Benchmark
(Matching tags: DVD players,Blu ray)
It has been some time since Yamaha manufactured a hi-def disc player, either HD-DVD or Blu-Ray.  Instead Yamaha has been offering upscaling DVD players such as the S1700 and the S2700.  Now that the format ...
32. Meridian F80 Compact System - Radio/CD/DVD Player
(Matching tags: DVD players,CD Players)
I really don't know what else to say here. The F80 is a very simple, very elegant, and fantastic way to play incredible sounding music from your favorite FM stations as well as CDs and iPod, all from an ...
33. Classe CDP-502 DVD Player
(Matching tags: HDMI,DVD A,DVD players,CD Players,Upsampling)
For a player as expensive as it is, the Classé CDP-502 could stand for some improvement in its core video performance.  Its de-interlacer performance is very good though, and the National Semiconductor ...
34. PS Audio GCPH (Gain Cell Phono Stage)
(Matching tags: MP3,Portable Music Players,Phono Stage,Turntable)
Vinyl is back!!! If you get a new turntable, you will likely need a nice phono stage to connect the cartridge to your preamplifier. PS Audio has a good one. Read our review to see what we found. Note that ...
35. Samsung BD-P1400 Blu-ray DVD Player - The Rest of the Story
(Matching tags: 1080p,DVD players,Blu ray)
The BD-P1400 is Samsung's latest Blu-ray model. We have already reviewed its overall performance, but how did it handle our Secrets DVD Player Benchmark™ tests? Click to find out.
36. Pioneer Elite BDP-95FD Blu-ray DVD Player - The Rest of the Story
(Matching tags: Dolby Digital Plus,Dolby TrueHD,DTS HD Master Audio,1080p,DVD players,Blu ray)
The Elite BDP-95FD is Pioneer's latest Blu-ray DVD player. You have read the Secrets DVD Player Benchmark™ review, and now here is the rest of the story (Blu-ray performance and audio performance).
37. Oppo Digital DV-983H DVD Player - The Rest of the Story
(Matching tags: HDMI,DVD A,SACD,DVD players)
You have read our Secrets DVD Benchmark™ review of the Oppo Digital DV-983H DVD player that showed you how good the player is at delivering video. Now read about its audio performance.
38. Sony Playstation PS3 FW 2.1
(Matching tags: 720p,1080p,DVD players)
The Sony PS3 is a good Blu-ray player, but is it also a good SD DVD player? Read our Secrets DVD Player Benchmark™ review to find out.
39. Oppo Digital DV-983H DVD Player
(Matching tags: HDMI,1080p,DVD players)
The Oppo Digital DV-983H is finally about to arrive (March 10, 2008). The Secrets Benchmark test results are spectacular. For $399, this is a player that everyone should consider.
40. Panasonic DMP-BD30 Blu-ray Player - Full Review
(Matching tags: Dolby Digital Plus,Dolby TrueHD,DVD players,Blu ray,High Definition)
The Panasonic DMP-BD30 Blu-ray player is a fine product, but you need a modern receiver to take advantage of its advanced audio codec digital output support. You read about its Benchmark performance. Now ...
41. How to Replace the Hard Drive in Your iPod
(Matching tags: MP3,Portable Music Players,iPod,Hard Drives)
Now that the Apple Lossless codec is available, do you wish you had a larger hard drive in your iPod? Or, is your iPod hard drive just not working anymore? Here is how to switch it out.
42. Blaupunkt Velocity 2 Go Powered Speakers for Portable Players
(Matching tags: Speakers,MP3,Portable Music Players)
The Velocity 2 Go is an indoor stereo system designed for use with MP3 players, and it can also be used as a subwoofer that to be placed in a vehicle, and finally it's a portable battery-operated stereo ...
43. Panasonic DMP-BD30 Blu-ray Player
(Matching tags: DVD players,Blu ray)
The Panasonic DMP-BD30 Blu-ray player (MSRP $499.95 USA) is the next generation product, but does it have next generation performance? Read our Benchmark review to find out.
44. Microsoft Zune 80GB Portable Music Player
(Matching tags: MP3,Portable Music Players)
The portable music player (PMP) or digital audio player (DAP) market is evolving in a major way. Many DAPs are actually better described as personal media players or PMPs, with as much focus on functionality ...
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