Richard Stevenson joins Chris Pratt and Jennifer Lawrence in an outer-space adventure courtesy of Samsung’s second-generation UHD disc spinner [content-egg module=Amazon template=custom/gallery_images next=1] SAMSUNG’S FIRST UHD Blu-ray disc spinner, the UBD-K8500, was something of an enigma. Being first out of the blocks ensured it had fans, as did a price point lower than its soon-to-be-released … Read more
Mark Craven explores the audio-visual flair of Panasonic’s imminent Blu-ray flagship. Read our PANASONIC DP-UB9000 Review. With its DP-UB9000, Panasonic is reaching for the 4K Blu-ray stars. A premium disc-spinner with audiophile credentials, it promises to be the brand’s best slab of AV hardware yet. The fly in the ointment for home cinema fans is that it’s … Read more
In hardware terms the lozenge-shaped FVP-5000T is practically identical to what went before. But Humax’s earlier Freeview Play PVR – the 2015 FVP-4000T – was perhaps launched too early and, consequently, was far from stable… Read ourHUMAX FVP-5000T (500GB VERSION) Review. [wpsm_toplist] [sc name=”amazon image”] Usability problems (our FVP-4000T review said it was ‘recommended, but with … Read more
Cambridge Audio punts Blu-ray with the right degree of pomp and attention to sonic detail, says Steve May With its union flag branding and prim brushed fascia there’s something of the Last Night of the Proms about Cambridge Audio’s top-ranking CXU Blu-ray player. The Great British Sound branding reflects the company’s UK research and design … Read more
Sony’s UHD Blu-ray flagship may be gorgeous, but it’s a tad less irresistible than its cheaper stablemate, says Steve May. Read our SONY UBP-X1000ES Review. [wpsm_toplist] [sc name=”ad 2″] You may also like: SVS PC-4000 Review: The bass invader SONY UBP-X1000ES review: SPECIFICATIONS ULTRA HD: Yes HDR: HDR10 UPSCALING: Yes. 4K MULTIREGION: No. Region B BD; R2 … Read more
Designed for movies as well as music, the idea of a ‘universal’ disc player is an appealing one. Now that Oppo is out of the picture, how does this battleship Pioneer shape up? Review: Andrew Everard & Steve May Lab: Paul Miller CD/SACD/BD player/HDD USB DAC Made by: Onkyo & Pioneer Corp., Osaka, Japan Supplied … Read more