Cambridge DVD99: The Cambridge DVD99 is a ‘universal’ player that supports DVD-Audio (DVD-A) and Super Audio CD (SACD). These new audiophile formats allow even greater sound quality than CD/DVD and also allow multi-channel surround-sound audio.

In addition, the DVD99 supports DivX® playback for good quality highly compressed video and audio often downloaded from the internet. The DVD99 also features the very latest DVD-D and HDMI outputs for true all digital transmission of video to the TV screen for the very best picture quality currently available and uspcales to 1080p.

The DVD99 also features a front-mounted USB port to access exterior storage devices.

Cambridge 540D V2: The Azur 540D V2 is a new ground-up DVD player design from Cambridge Audio which embraces HDMI technology for outstanding picture quality and simplicity while the company’s usual attention to audio reproduction ensures superb sound from music or video sources.

The 540D uses a highly evolved DVD chipset and proprietary Phased Lock Loop (PLL) system which produces incredibly low jitter. Indeed the DAC specified and anti-aliasing filter circuits mean the 540D is also a true audiophile CD player while the HDMI output is capable of upscaling to 720p or 1080i.

The 540D is a remarkable CD/DVD player at this price point.

Denon DVD-1740 : When should you pay a bit more for something better? When you’re thinking that $100 is all you need to pay for a DVD Player! You have heard the saying… “if it sounds too good to be true – it usually is”. Nothing could be more obvious when it comes to the current crop of ‘throw-away’ DVD Players. However, the Denon DVD-1740 comes to the table and offers a great value product from one of the world’s top audio visual specialist manufacturers and lives up to their reputation for building high-quality components.

Get the most out of your movie collection with the Denon DVD-1740. This DVD player can upconvert DVD video images to a resolution that more closely matches high-definition TVs, and send them to any TV with a digital input. But you don't need a high-definition TV to enjoy a beautiful picture — the DVD-1740's high-quality construction and precision circuitry will give you a great picture from standard-definition sets as well. Digital photo buffs will appreciate the '1740's ability to display picture CDs. And music fans can listen to hours of their favorite tunes on home-burned MP3 and WMA discs.

Its straightforward design and circuitry deliver a crystal-clear, colourful picture from all your DVDs. This player also does a great job with music — from regular CDs, to MP3 and even WMA (Windows® Media Audio) discs. Hook it up to a home cinema receiver and experience your movies and music in enveloping surround sound. The DVD-1740 is also designed to be easy to use and includes a “Quick set up” menu and naturally a remote control…

Available in Black or Silver

NAD M55: Although the M55 universal DVD player is capable of playing all formats of DVDs currently available, it is still well ahead of its time. Music lovers will enjoy the DVD-Audio, SACD, MP3 and WMA playback capabilities and also receive a substantial sonic upgrade when they play their favourite CDs due to the advanced design of the M55.

The M55 supports the all popular DVD features with intuitive operation. However hidden beneath the on screen menus and under the protective armour of the machined aluminium housing the M55 employs what many consider as the finest audio/video processing units ever made. Utilising the Analog Devices 12-bit, 216 MHz video DACs for Component output and the Cirrus Logic 10-bit, 27 MHz video DACs for Composite and S-Video output, the M55 is capable of simultaneously feeding a second zone video display.

The Masters Series M55 is simply one of the finest multi-format DVD components ever built.

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NAD T585: With the proliferation of different optical disc formats, most people want just one player that will play them all. The T535 is capable of playing most all the popular entertainment oriented optical disc format, including the high resolution DVD-Audio and SACD music formats. MP3 and WMA compressed formats are also decoded, offering surprisingly good sound quality when recorded at higher available bit rates. Your existing CD collection is also in for a major sonic upgrade when played back through the advanced electronics of the T535.

DVD-Video can be watched in normal interlaced mode, or in progressive scan mode, providing your TV monitor supports this type of signal. If you have a high definition (HDTV) monitor equipped with HDMI inputs that support HDCP encryption, you can also take advantage of the Faroudja DCDi chip that will ‘upconvert’ standard DVD (480/576 lines) to the HD formats of 720p, 1080i or 1080p.

DVD-Audio and SACD decoding take place on board with comprehensive bass management available for decoded signals. DVD-Audio uses high resolution 24 bit PCM signals and MLP ‘lossless’ compression to advance audio performance to unprecedented levels. SACD (super audio compact disc) is a different approach to high definition audio using the DSD (direct stream digital) technique to obtain a very realistic sonic presentation. Both techniques have their adherents, but thankfully, with the T535, you don’t have to take sides in the discussion about which format is better – you have both formats covered!

Available in Graphite or Titanium

NAD T517: The T517 is a very full-featured DVD player that offers a wide range of facilities such as Multi-Angle**, Multi-Audio**, Multi-Subtitle**, Frame by Frame Playback, up to x 400% Zoom, Marker Search, Smooth Scan, Slow Motion and Repeat. Buyers will also appreciate convenience features such as Fast Disc Loading and Last Scene Book Marking (picks up where you left off if the viewing session is interrupted). All of these facilities can be easily accessed with the supplied remote control.

With four video connection options and four audio connection options, complete compatibility with any Home Theatre set-up is assured. Whether you simply want to add DVD to your current TV or desire a complete digital surround sound experience, the T517 is fully up to the task. Audio is available in 2 channel analogue, SCART (230V version only), Coaxial and Optical digital (SPDIF) and HDMI.

The T517 includes the latest type of connection - the High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI). With High Definition Copy Protection (HDCP), HDMI allows direct transmission of uncompressed HD video and audio up to 1080p resolution. HDMI is not “just another connector” as it can transmit encrypted picture data at rates up to 5 gbps – that's 5 gigabytes per second! This very high speed demands precision in every aspect of the signal path, including the connecting cable.

Standard 480i and 576i (480/576 lines interlaced picture) can be “upsampled” to resolutions as high as 1080p (1080 line progressively scanned picture) thanks to the video processing chip. This allows you to make the most of the high resolution capability of today’s HD projectors and flat panel displays. (The TV display must be HDCP compatible to take advantage of this advanced feature.)

Most popular disc formats are supported by the T517, including JPEG, as well as MP3 and WMA (Windows Media Audio). DVD±R and DVD±RW recordable DVD formats are fully supported including those recorded with Variable Bit Rates. DiVX allows playback of material downloaded from the internet.

Yamaha DVD-S663: