The big selling point for this player is its ability to play SACD disks in stereo and 5.1 format. I know SACD is not a popular format but it is better than standard CD's if you have the choice. I have held off buying a Blu-ray simply because I was waiting for a Blu-ray that would play my SACD's in full 5.1 surround sound. Until recently only a few DVD players could do this and I was having to simply listen to my Hybrid SACD disks on a standard stereo SACD/CD player. I would happily have paid a lot more for a more up market blu-ray player if that was necessary to get SACD 5.1 but was amazed to discover that it was only this so-called entry level player that had the feature ... and at an equally astonishing low price. Better still the player has exceptional reviews and loads of features. Mind, my other needs are no greater than most, good sound and picture (which probably all blu-rays deliver these days) and upscaling of my vast collection of old DVD's.
Delivery from amazon was next day and the machine was tiny compared to my old Toshiba DVD player (which was still doing a decent job so is now in my daughter's flat). From the reviews, I expected Blu-ray and DVD's films to be stunning and was not disappointed but playing Hybrid (3 layer)SACD's in 5.1 is a fantastic bonus that should not be overlooked by the small minority of us Hi-Fi enthusiasts who enjoy this format. I can't recommend this superb player enough. I know many others have already written more helpful reviews but I needed to add that anyone who enjoys Hybrid SACD's, this is a great value player for you. Those who have only experienced music on CD can now buy their music on Hybrid SACD (which is fully compatible with CD) and discover what they have been missing ... and check out the superb Linn catalogue with great jazz artists on Hybrid SACD's.
Secret Love [Sacd/CD Hybrid
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Drawn to All Things: Songs of Joni Mitchell [Sacd/CD Hybrid
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Waterloo Sunset[Hybrid SACD
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With this Sony player connected into your Hi-Fi for surround sound, the superior experience and clarity of SACD is now available to all owners of this great Blu-ray player.
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| Customer Rating | (338) | (1117) | (448) | (246) | (506) |
| Price | From £145.00 | £59.00 | £349.00 | £149.00 | £189.00 |
| Sold By | Available from these sellers | Amazon.co.uk | TPS (The Perfect Signal Limited) | A S K | Amazon.co.uk |
| Connectivity Technology | USB; Ethernet; WiFi | USB^Ethernet | Ethernet | Ethernet | Wi-Fi |
| Item Dimensions | 20.6 x 43 x 3.6 cm | 31 x 27 x 7 cm | 27 x 43 x 5 cm | 21.2 x 32 x 4.5 cm | 21.7 x 4.5 x 32 cm |
| Media Type | DVD | AAC^FLAC^MP3^MP4^WAV^WMA | DVD | MP+ | MP3 |
| Special Features | Smart | 3D^Smart | 1080p Upscaling | — | Native 4K player, Blu-ray, DVD, 4K Upscaling |
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