The Magnetar UDP900 is Magnetar's Ultra HD Blu-ray player released in 2023. It is Magnetar's second player after Magnetar UDP800.[2]
| Manufacturer | Magnetar |
|---|---|
| Product family | UDP |
| Type | Media player |
| Release date | 2023[1][2] |
| Media | Ultra HD Blu-ray |
| Dimensions | 445 x 321 x 123 mm[3] |
| Mass | 15.8kg[3] |
| Predecessor | Magnetar UDP800 |
Features
editThe player supports HDR10+ and Dolby Vision high-dynamic-range standards.[4] Two USB ports are included, USB 2.0 port on the front, and USB 3.0 port at the back.[3] The player has a built-in ES9038Pro stereo DAC by ESS Technology.[3][5][6] Unlike the Panasonic DP-UB9000, UDP900 doesn't feature custom tone mapping options.[7]
Reception
editHome Cinema Choice said: "You might not make use of all its features, and might hanker for a more robust disc tray, but I can't imagine any who acquire one will be disappointed."[8] Digital Trends praised the audio and video fidelity, and build quality but criticized the dated software and expensive price.[7] TechRadar noted it as the world's most expensive 4K Blu-ray player.[4] Trusted Reviews summarized: "The Magnetar UDP900 achieves its goal of being the ultimate 4K Blu-ray player with flawless video and the kind of audiophile analogue performance to rival the best Hi-Fi disc-spinners."[9] They listed it as the best high-end 4K Blu-ray player.[10]
References
edit- ^ Silva, Robert (29 April 2023). "Is the Magnetar UDP900 4K UHD Blu-ray Player a Good Deal?". Ecoustics. Archived from the original on 6 May 2023. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
What is getting the most attention right now (Spring 2023) is the impending release of the Magnetar UDP900 4K UHD Blu-ray Disc player.
- ^ a b Griffin, Al (10 April 2023). "Blu-ray discs won't last forever, but this new beast of a 4K Blu-ray player might". TechRadar. Future plc. Archived from the original on 10 April 2023. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Product Specifications and Parameters" (PDF). User Manual. Magnetar. Archived (PDF) from the original on 12 May 2024. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ^ a b Griffin, Al (12 August 2023). "Magnetar makes the world's priciest 4K Blu-ray player – here's why you need it". TechRadar. Future plc. Archived from the original on 16 August 2023. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ^ "SABRE Audiophile DACs". ESS Technology. Archived from the original on 12 April 2024. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ^ Parsons, Tom (17 April 2023). "The Magnetar UDP900 is an absolute beast of a 4K Blu-ray player". What Hi-Fi?. Future plc. Archived from the original on 17 April 2023. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ^ a b Denison, Caleb (28 February 2024). "Magnetar UDP900 review: unnecessary — and universally awesome". Digital Trends. Archived from the original on 28 February 2024. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ^ Thompson, Jon (16 November 2023). "Magnetar UDP900 4K Blu-ray player review". Home Cinema Choice. AVTech Media. Archived from the original on 30 November 2023. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ^ Withers, Steve (20 February 2024). "Magnetar UDP900 Review". Trusted Reviews. Archived from the original on 20 February 2024. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ^ Monney, Kob (17 October 2024). "Best 4K Blu-ray Player: Because discs are better than streaming". Trusted Reviews. Archived from the original on 5 September 2024. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
External links
edit- Official website
- User manuals at Magnetar