Blu-ray

Designed with an emphasis on audio, the Pioneer BDPLX58 is a beguiling music player. Connected to a suitable Pioneer AV receiver it delivers a smooth and natural sound, yet even with other brands, thanks to a high quality Sabre32 ES9011 DAC, it gives crystalline levels of resolution and sonic accuracy. The result is an ‘inky’ black backdrop against which the subtlest notes can clearly be heard.