I've finally used up all the old players I had hanging around. Forced to buy something new even if they're basically obsolete.
Any notes on specific brands or models are most welcome. Don't need much in the way of fancy features - I just want one that will last a while.
Any notes on specific brands or models are most welcome. Don't need much in the way of fancy features - I just want one that will last a while.
I'm using a Panasonic player that does well with playing DVDs, but hangs up when it actually has to play a blu-ray disc. At least it interfaces well with my ancient Vizio TV, unlike the Sony I had before that took interminable massaging before it would actually talk to the TV. Maybe the Sony would work better with a newer TV.
I find Panasonic products to be reliable, and they have a range of Blu-ray players.
Here's the UK selection: https://www.panasonic.com/uk/consumer/home-entertainment/blu-ray-and-dvd.html
I am satisfied by my bottom of the range DMP-BD83. Panasonic have now upgraded this model to the networking capable DMP-BD84.
As far as convenience of interfacing goes, it is likely an advantage that the Blu-ray player be the same make as your TV.
Here's the UK selection: https://www.panasonic.com/uk/consumer/home-entertainment/blu-ray-and-dvd.html
I am satisfied by my bottom of the range DMP-BD83. Panasonic have now upgraded this model to the networking capable DMP-BD84.
As far as convenience of interfacing goes, it is likely an advantage that the Blu-ray player be the same make as your TV.
Use a UHD player, it can play so called 4K disc, Blu-ray, and DVD, and some play CDs. I use a Samsung unit and it works well for all and are not very expensive now.
Thanks; it came down to Sony vs. Panasonic at the 200 dollar level. I got a Sony UBP-X700/M which had more features (and did not have a fan).
I've used a Sony Blu Ray as a CD transport for about 10 years, it's still going but I'm tempted to get a replacement just in case it goes and CD players become hard to get. I think it was around £130.00p