Blu-ray players

Once again Denon has produced a thoroughly solid and dependable piece of AV kit, but we think there's better out there for the money

Sony fills a very small gap in its Blu-ray player range with the introduction of the '560, and it's another solid build

There's no doubt that the Denon is a highly capable machine. It's just that some rivals offer better value

The Sony BDP-S760 is a remarkable achievement, delivering peerless performance at a more-than-reasonable price

An impressive universal Blu-ray player - but this European version will now not be released to retail

The Philips BDP-3000 Blu-ray player has a decent picture and lively sound – all at a tantalisingly affordable price

Expensive, for sure, but the Marantz UD9400 is one of the most talented universal players we've tested

The Pioneer BDP-LX52 is well worth the cash if your budget can stretch to it

This is JVC's first toe into Blu-ray waters, but other players leave it firmly stuck on the starting blocks

Philips's first Blu-ray player lacks the crispness of the very best, but it's got a great and makes a good budget buy