Onkyo DV-SP504E - Expert Reviews

Review summary: The Onkyo has a metal front plate and, unusually, an IEC mains inlet

Pros: Nicely built and smooth sounding with all formats; Does a fine job with hi-res audio

Cons: Lags behind dedicated CD players due to a lack of body and precision in the sound

Verdict: This is a tough call. The DV-SP504E has stiff competition from Denon's DVD-1930 (£250), with Pioneer's similarly priced DV-LX50 due in the autumn. It's a nice one-box player with a sound that'll never fatigue, but not the best buy if you primarily want gr

Review summary: Onkyo's hi-fi releases are very like buses: nothing for ages, then several come along at once. After a flurry of digital amps, not much was heard from the firm - and now both the unusual D-TK10 speaker and this universal DVD/SACD player show up

Pros: Nicely built and smooth sounding with all formats, Does a fine job with hi-res audio

Cons: Lags behind dedicated CD players due to a lack of body and precision in the sound

Verdict: Unless you own lots of hi-res discs, its value in audio will be limited. As a complete source solution, though, it is very tempting, especially if your TV has HDMI input