Sonically it’s excellent, and the specification is top-notch, but there are cheaper rivals that offer better sound and pictures
Undeniably one of the best sub-£200 players around, but some rivals offer better performance per pound
Superb picture and sound quality. The Discmaster should have the class-leaders glancing nervously over their shoulders
This may be a DVD-video player, but it's also very adept with music on CD, DVD-A and SACD, making it a truly universal device
Gives the Denon DVD-1940 a real run for its money
Great for music, but as a DVD player it lacks fine detail
Casting our eyes over the machine and indeed the specification panel, the Philips ticks all our boxes
A discernable step up from the Denon 1930 in picture quality, but not sound
So slim even Victoria Beckham would approve
If you’re an SACD/DVD-A fan, then the T585 warrants careful consideration, but a pricey option when compared to rivals
May lack showroom allure but in use the '406 redeems itself spectacularly