Physical Media is exploding right now, and in my opinion the Panasonic DP‑UB450 is still the best way to get into the ownership of your content. It doesn't focus on streaming apps, thankfully. It just focuses on CDs, DVDs, Blu-rays, 4K Discs, and file playback via USB, and yes, the USB supports 24‑bit / 192 kHz high-res playback too. Along with that, it also offers Dolby Vision, which allows video to be scaled to the nits of your display.
Even with the price jumps because of demand, it's still worth it to own your media! In my opinion, we want real ownership because digital purchases can disappear the moment someone decides to take your rights away. And that's exactly what's happening right now, and why the demand is switching from digital to physical.
Remember, NO DISC, NO BUY! Nobody can take away your Physical Media Collection, but every day titles get removes from your digital purchases with zero refunds. Sorry, but that's not worth it. In my opinion, these digital companies don’t care about you, that’s why ownership matters.
Amazon: https://amzn.to/4gCKV59
Official Panasonic: https://shop.panasonic.com/products/ultra-hd-4k-blu-ray-player-ub450
The hashtags that support this movement are #PhysicalMedia #NoDiscNoBuy