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Magnetar UDP800 review: a 4K Blu-ray player with astounding video and audio quality
By Steve May published
Introducing the new hero of physical media: the Magnetar UDP800 picks up where previous premium 4K Blu-ray players left off, with a performance that befits its specification.

5 reasons why you need a 4K Blu-ray player
By Al Griffin published
Ultra HD Blu-ray provides superior video and audio quality to streaming services – so why don’t you own a 4K Blu-ray player?

Blu-ray discs won’t last forever, but this new beast of a 4K Blu-ray player might
By Al Griffin published
The new Magnetar UDP900 is a high-priced option for Blu-ray disc fans, but with build quality this rugged, it will likely be the last player you ever buy.

Better than 4K Blu-ray: the new disc that could do movies better… but do we need it?
By Matt Bolton published
Opinion With a new optical disc format that can hold 1TB or more per disc, what if we could get even closer to the original film when viewing at home – and is a disc even necessary for that?

Prime Day could be your last chance to buy this 4K Blu-ray player – and it’s $100 off
By Al Griffin published
TechRadar Deals Feature-packed 4K Blu-ray players like this Panasonic are a rare breed, and it's even rarer yet to find one on sale

The CD turns 40: why I love (and hate) playing music on compact discs
By Al Griffin last updated
As the CD turns 40, the world is busy streaming - and listening to music on the vinyl format the compact disc supposedly killed.

Is it still worth buying movies on 4K Blu-ray?
By Steve May published
With streaming and digital downloads the most popular way to watch movies, is there any point in buying films on 4K Blu-ray any more? Actually, yes.

8K Blu-ray players are possible – but will they happen?
By Henry St Leger last updated
8K Blu-rays have yet to emerge, and the small subset of consumers with 8K televisions make it unlikely to be a good investment.
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