BD player good for CDs

[cs2011]

I'm looking to replace my ageing DVD player with a BD player, which I will want to use for CDs as well, so seeking recommendations.

It needs to have a display (track number, elapsed time) so that I don't need the TV on, be reasonably quick to respond to the controls, and sound good of course. I'll be using the digital output into a Yamaha R-N301 receiver. Budget up to about £150.

 

[CarlDW]

For a decent sounding Blu-Ray player, you need to be looking at the likes of the Pioneer BDP-LX58 or Oppo 103D, both of which are well above your budget. Players from the likes of Sony and Panasonic around the £150 mark will most likely have similar tonal qualities. Your best option may be to have a listen to a few different brands in store, pick the one you like the best and fits in with the rest of your system, and then in the future add a DAC to further improve the sound. The DAC will also enable other sources to be connected to your system and benefit from an improved sound.

 

[abacus]

If you are using Digital out, then the sound quality will be determined by your Yamaha, not the BD Player. (This applies whether it costs £50 or £5000)

All you need is a BD Player that has the features you need, however I would steer clear of the cheaper ones as their upscaling of DVDs is usually inferior. (BD quality is virtually the same with any player over about £50)

Try the Pioneer BDP 450 as it will also play multiple disc formats, however it does have limited smart features.

http://www.pioneer.eu/uk/products/42/84/222/BDP-450-K/page.html

Hope this helps

Bill

 

[cs2011]

Thanks, useful feedback.

The Pioneer BDP-450 is available for around £160, so should do nicely. The lack of smart features won't be a problem.