Magnetar UDP800 4K UHD Blu-ray Player

About The Magnetar UDP800 4K UHD Blu-ray Player

Armed with the renowned quad-core MediaTek MT8581 chipset, the UDP800 4K UHD Blu-ray Player offers top-notch image decoding and processing, with 4K Ultra HD and HDR support, including Dolby Vision and HDR10+. You get crisp, clear images and vibrant colours. Its metal chassis gives it a sleek yet sturdy feel, and with high-end audio components and a custom transformer, the UDP800 blends cutting-edge tech with a clean, minimalist design, making your home entertainment even better.

Top-Notch Image Quality: The UDP800 plays DVDs, Blu-rays, 4K UHD discs, and even a variety of media files, with H265 & H264 support. Expect sharp, detailed visuals that are easy on the eyes.

HDR Brilliance: This player brings impressive brightness, contrast, and stunning colours, even in dim or backlit rooms. It supports HDR10, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision, with smooth HDR to SDR conversion and BT.2020/BT.709/BT.601 colour space support.

4K UHD Blu-ray: The UDP800 can upscale lower resolution videos to a 4K 50/60Hz (3840 x 2160) resolution, which is four times clearer than full HD 1080p. It really enhances your viewing experience at home.

High-Quality, Lossless Sound: The UDP800 handles DSD64/128, multi-channel DSD64, and 192kHz/24-bit PCM formats, with support for AIFF, ALAC, APE, FLAC, and WAV audio files. You'll enjoy crystal-clear 4K visuals without missing a beat in the audio. It also supports Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Atmos, and DTS-X for that immersive sound experience.

User-Friendly Interface: The UDP800's interface is designed to be smooth and easy to navigate, making it simple to tweak settings or access local USB devices and networks.

All-Round Multimedia Experience: It supports a variety of disc and media formats, including UHD-BD, BD, DVD, SACD, and CD. Plus, you can hook up a USB HDD up to 16TB, with easy access to your computer or NAS via DLNA or SMB protocols, delivering a more seamless multimedia experience.

Premium Digital to Analogue Conversion: For pure audio playback, the UDP800 uses a 4-layer PCB circuit board, with independent wiring for each channel. It's fitted with two Burr-Brown PCM 1795 DAC processors that handle left and right channels separately, alongside high-quality MUSES8920 OP-AMP for superior sound. It also comes with stereo XLR gold-plated balanced terminals and stereo RCA gold-plated unbalanced outputs for the best sound.

Powerful Transformer: Magnetar engineers chose a custom 60W high-power low noise transformer, featuring a two-stage filter design and Japanese Rubycon electrolytic capacitors, to meet the demands of high-resolution audio and surround sound systems. Its metal casing helps reduce noise, keeping things stable and improving audio and video quality.

Solid Build, Classy Design: To deliver top-tier audio and video performance, the UDP800 features a sturdy, brushed aluminium front panel in a highly rigid metal chassis. The double-layer design, with a 1.6mm thick chassis and a 3mm steel base plate, helps reduce vibration and noise during playback. Major components like the CD mechanism and power supply are independently shielded to block external interference. Weighing in at a hefty 8kg, the Magnetar UDP800 offers a premium home entertainment experience at its finest.

Our Review

The Magnetar UDP800 4K UHD Blu-ray Player, equipped with the quad-core MediaTek MT8581 chipset, delivers superior image processing and decoding with support for 4K ultra HD, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision. Its sturdy metal chassis complements the high-end audio components, including a custom 60W transformer, ensuring both durability and premium performance. The UDP800 handles various formats like UHD-BD, SACD, and CDs, while upscaling lower-resolution videos to 4K, producing crisp visuals and vivid colours. Additionally, it offers lossless sound quality, supports Dolby Atmos and DTS-X, and features advanced digital-to-analogue conversion for exceptional audio output. This player's robust build and minimalist design make it a standout addition to any home entertainment setup.