Magnetar UDP800 Universal Blu-ray Disc Player

The Magnetar UDP800 is a high end universal blu-ray disc player specifically designed with high end video and audio in mind. The player features advanced image decoding and processing technology, with 4K ultra HD and HDR support, including Dolby Vision and HDR10+ providing clear and sharp picture and rich colours. The UDP800 features a metal chassis which is not only highly durable but provides an elegant high end look.

Key Features:

• 4K UHD Blu-ray player
• Also plays BR, 3D BR, DVD, DVD-Audio, CD, SACD etc
• Supports HDR formats – Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10
• Supports Dolby Atmos, DTS-X, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio
• Play hi-res media from USB or NAS HDD, up to 16TBs
• Supports DLNA and SMB protocols
• DSD64/128, multi-channel DSD64, and 192kHz/24-bit PCM formats
• AIFF, ALAC, APE, FLAC and WAV audio file support
• 4-layer PCB circuit board with independent wiring
• Dual independent Burr-Brown PCM 1795 DACs
• Stereo XLR & RCA outputs for stereo audio
• Two-stage filter design with Japanese Rubycon electrolytic capacitors
• Independently shielded power supply and CD mechanism
• Brushed aluminium front panel and rigid metal chassis

 

 

 

Tony O’Brien spins up a seriously capable new universal 4K Blu-ray player

“Built like a battleship, the UDP800 is a reference-grade universal disc player. It produced outstanding images that outperformed my superb, reference Oppo UDP-203 4K player. While colour reproduction is first-class, where this machine really shines is the sharpness and clarity of the images that it produces. Meanwhile, blacks are deep and inky, devoid of any video noise.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Magnetar UDP800 disc player review

“On the movie side, no streaming version of any film can compare with 4K UHD disc playback in all its uncompressed glory. Serious movie fans will want a player that can maximize the experience and match the capabilities of their television and surround-sound setups.

I know you’ll be enthralled with the quality the UDP800 delivers with 4K UHD video and SACD audio, but I’m even more impressed with the experiences it delivers with DVDs and standard CDs. This player breathes new life into those aging and lower-resolution formats; it’s one of the most versatile investments you can make in your home theater.”

 

 

Universal Disc Player

The UDP800 is a universal disc player, meaning it not only plays 4K blu-ray discs, but it also supports regular blu-rays, 3D blu-rays, DVDs, CDs, SACDs, and even media files with H265 & H264 support.

 

HDR Technology

The UDP800 supports high dynamic image formats such as Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HDR10 with stunning HDR to SDR conversion, with BT.2020/BT.709/BT.601 colour space support. HDR brings eye-popping brightness, contrast and gorgeous colours to your media, bringing out the full richness of each frame like never before*.

*Display and media must also support HDR formats.

 

4K Upscaling

With 4K upscaling, the UDP800 can convert low resolution video sources up to 4K 50/60Hz (3840 x 2160) resolution. Four times the resolution of full HD 1080p, enhancing your home video experience.

A Master of Audio

The UDP800 supports Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, as well as Dolby Atmos and DTS-X, enabling you to enjoy the best panoramic and immersive sound experience.

 

 

 

High Fidelity Lossless Music

In addition, the UDP800 features support for high end audio playback. It can decode DSD64/128, multichannel DSD64, and 192kHz/24-bit PCM formats with FLAC, WAV, AIFF, ALAC and APE file support.

 

Premium Digital to Analog Converter

 

For Pure Audio playback, UDP800 specifically adopts a 4-layer PCB circuit board where each channel is designed with independent wiring. Two independent Burr-Brown PCM 1795 DAC processors are used for two-channel D/A decoding, processing left channel and right channel respectively, and high-quality MUSES8920 OP-AMPs for audiophile sound quality. The UDP800 features stereo XLR gold-plated balanced terminals and stereo RCA gold-plated unbalanced outputs. A bespoke “Pure Audio” mode function is available to bring uncompromised sound quality to music lovers.

 

 

High-Power Transformer

MAGNETAR employs a specially selected custom 60W high-power low noise transformer for the UDP800, with a two-

stage filter design along with Japanese Rubycon electrolytic capacitors to meet the hi

gh transient response required by surround sound systems and high-resolution audio. Housed in it’s own separate metal case to further lower noise levels, providing stability and silence, further improving audio and video quality.

Full Multimedia Experience

The UDP800 supports multiple disc and media formats, such as UHD-BD, BD, BD-R, BD-RE, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, SACD, CD, CD-R/RW. In addition, USB HDDs up to 16TB are supported with direct access from your computer or NAS through your local network using DLNA or SMB protocols.