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Even if you enjoy reliable, high-speed internet, a Blu-Ray player can deliver a clearer picture and soundtrack than any streaming video service. In a top-notch home theater setup, they can give you about as close to a true cinema experience as you'll find outside a movie theater, with 4K Ultra HD image quality and immersive, detailed Dolby Atmos and DTS-X surround sound.
They also let you play audio CDs, and some let you play USB-drive-stored digital music files, and even music from streaming services.
Blu-ray discs support advanced surround sound formats and video resolutions up to 4K Ultra HD, while DVDs support up to 720p HD resolution and more basic surround sound formats. You can play DVDs in a Blu-ray player, but you can’t play Blu-rays in a DVD player. If you want to play 4K Blu-rays, you’ll need a 4K capable Blu-ray player.
4K Blu-ray player is worth it if you value picture quality. They give you the highest resolution available on disc and often have video processing features to enhance the picture quality. Plus, 4K Blu-ray discs don't rely on your internet speed for their video quality and provide a clearer picture when compared to streamed 4K content.
Blu-ray players with Wi-Fi have the most popular video streaming apps built in. You can access them right from the Blu-ray player’s main menu most of the time.
Don’t be afraid to bust out the CD collection! Most Blu-ray players can play CDs, CD-RWs, and CD-Rs. A couple of models can even play SACDs.
We carry a few high-end models that are geared towards audiophiles. Those models have exceptional digital-to-analog converters and very low noise floors. One model we carry offers a pair of stereo balanced XLR outputs. A couple models even have 7.1-channel analog RCA outputs for sending signal to a dedicated surround sound amplifier.
