Anthem BLX 200

Picture quality ; Hi-fi audio ; Robust and build quality

Remote ; No built-in Wi-Fi or dongle option ; Insufficient built-in BD Live memory ; Lack of multimedia services ; No 7.1 line outs

It may be a basic player, but if offers superb video and audio performance

There’s something rather old-fashioned about the Anthem BLX 200, but its AV talents are worth the premium

The BLX 200's quick disc loading times alleviate one of the most common Blu-ray player complaints. Its loading time appears to be similar to that of the PS3, one of the industry's quickest loading players ; Video output flexibility allows the user to...

The BLX 200 does not have multi-channel analog audio outputs which might tick off some audiophiles who still want to do their audio via an analog connection. Most agree however that HDMI, despite that format's shortcomings, is better today for high end...

The BLX 200 is well suited as a source when used with modern, capable processors such as the D2v it was designed to complement. However, its lack of analog multi-channel outputs means that you will not be able to take advantage of the new lossless...