- Second generation versions of the acclaimed UDP800 and UDP900
- Designed to play virtually all physical and digital formats
- $1,799.99 / $3,299.99; Black Friday discounts are currently available
Back in September, we reported that Magnetar upgraded two of the best 4K Blu-ray players: the MKII versions of the UDP900 and UDP800. And now the new players can be bought.
This is big news because we chose the UDP800 as the best Blu-Ray player for audiophiles thanks to its SACD support and wide-ranging sound capabilities.
The new players are called UDP900MKII and UDP800MKII respectively, and Magnetar says they are “purpose-built to support virtually all physical and digital formats – including 4K, UHD, Blu-ray, SACD and network/stored media”. And the new versions come with general improvements for both picture and sound quality.
The Magnetar MKII series: key features and pricing
Both models feature a more powerful version of Magnetar’s video processing engine with improvements to color accuracy, contrast, brightness handling, noise reduction and upscaling. And their upgraded audio architecture delivers cleaner signal paths and lower distortion for more accurate reproduction of high-resolution formats.
The newly designed USB 3.0 ports have isolated power supplies and dedicated hub chips for greater stability and compatibility with external devices, and the newly developed silenced optical drive promises improved read accuracy and noise reduction. Both players are encased in a reinforced aluminum chassis with double-layer EMI shielding.
The flagship UDP900MKII features an overhauled audio architecture built around dual ESS 9038 PRO DACs, paired with TMDS retiming on the dedicated HDMI audio output to “virtually eliminate” jitter. It supports digital formats up to 768 PCM / 512 DSD and has wider network capabilities than before.
The UDP800MKII features seven OPA1602 op-amps, precise HDMI jitter correction, improved electromagnetic shielding and an upgraded chassis, while internal improvements to the disc mechanism and copper wiring deliver what Magnetar says is smoother operation, increased durability and better overall signal integrity.
The Magnetar UDP900MKII is available now from Magnetar and its distributors for an RRP of $3,299.99 (around £2,500 / AU$5,000). The UDP800MKII is also available now with an MSRP of $1,799.99. If you’re quick, you can save $300 and $200, respectively: Magnetar’s Black Friday deals are still live.
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