Which high end 4K Blu-Ray player are people buying these days?

[Deleted member 2457]

I see this should be out soon:

Where to buy | REAVON

Where to buy a Reavon 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray UBR-X100, UBR-X200 Player. Reseller list of Reavon product.

www.reavon.com

Audiocom AV is in England (I think)?

Here:

Home Cinema Separates (2)

Bringing home cinema into the home, our goal is to provide our customers with the best possible movie viewing experience together with stunning surround sound audio. Our selected range of universal Blu-ray players are leaders in the market providing the latest video processing technology with...

audiocomav.com

They are apparently going to sell it.

I have sold 2 Cambridge Audio CXUHD on eBay recently and got roughly £550 for one. Pioneer’s are out of stock. Oppo are well expensive on eBay. That sort of leaves Sony and Panasonic. Is that what people are buying when you buy a new 4K Blu-Ray player these days? Or are you just keeping with Blu-Ray players?

Are you going to try and buy one of these new ones when available or are you just streaming? Cheers.

 

[Deleted member 2457]

I forgot about the new 4K games consoles, is that what people are buying for their 4K fix?

 

[michael hoy]

The Reavon looks very tempting, been watching out for it's release for a while now.

 

[Deleted member 2457]

The Reavon looks very tempting, been watching out for it's release for a while now.

Nice one!

 

[jjbomber]

Audiocom AV is in England (I think)?

It's in a much better country than that!!!!

 

[Deleted member 2457]

It's in a much better country than that!!!!

Wales!

 

[nopiano]

The Reavon looks very tempting, been watching out for it's release for a while now.

I confess I’d never heard of it until this thread. It looks like they’re trying to pick up what Oppo abandoned, so good for them.

Anybody have any idea of prices, and would the X-200 see off my old BDP-95 for audio, do you suppose?

 

[michael hoy]

REAVON UBR-X100 4K UHD Blu-Ray Player
799,00 €

REAVON UBR-X200 4K UHD Blu-Ray Player
1,599.00 €

The first delivery is currently scheduled for Q3 2021

 

[Deleted member 2457]

REAVON UBR-X100 4K UHD Blu-Ray Player
799,00 €

REAVON UBR-X200 4K UHD Blu-Ray Player
1,599.00 €

The first delivery is currently scheduled for Q3 2021

Thanks Michael! I didn’t know that info.

 

[buzz_lightclick]

I have sold 2 Cambridge Audio CXUHD on eBay recently and got roughly £550 for one. Pioneer’s are out of stock. Oppo are well expensive on eBay. That sort of leaves Sony and Panasonic. Is that what people are buying when you buy a new 4K Blu-Ray player these days? Or are you just keeping with Blu-Ray players?

Are you going to try and buy one of these new ones when available or are you just streaming? Cheers.

I think you had one of the best ones, the Pioneer LX800, but I recall you found it was faulty and so returned it?
The Panasonic UB9000 is their flagship one, Sevenoaks had some ex demo ones.
Of course the Xbox Series X and PS5 disc version have 4K players built in if you are not bothered about the extra audio features of more expensive stand alone players.

 

[Deleted member 2457]

I think you had one of the best ones, the Pioneer LX800, but I recall you found it was faulty and so returned it?
The Panasonic UB9000 is their flagship one, Sevenoaks had some ex demo ones.
Of course the Xbox Series X and PS5 disc version have 4K players built in if you are not bothered about the extra audio features of more expensive stand alone players.

Yes, faulty the Pioneer was! Should’ve bought the Oppo 205 at £1078 ex-display at Sevenoaks!

 

[jjbomber]

Should’ve bought the Oppo 205 at £1078 ex-display at Sevenoaks!

''More things are lost by indecision than bad decision''

 

[bigboss]

Yes, faulty the Pioneer was! Should’ve bought the Oppo 205 at £1078 ex-display at Sevenoaks!

Didn't you have the Oppo at one point?

 

[Deleted member 2457]

Didn't you have the Oppo at one point?

Yes, I had two Oppo 203 models but sold them both on eBay for like £550 each! And the Cambridge Audio cost me £700! Mind you I did buy 2 cheap Cambridge Audio players on Richer Sounds website to make up for it. Sold for profit too.

 

[Deleted member 2457]

Pioneer have released a firmware update for the Pioneer 500/800 4K Blu-ray players:

UDP-LX800,UDP-LX500 | Firmware Update | Support | Pioneer

intl.pioneer-audiovisual.com

I wonder if it’s the promised HDR 10+? That will certainly make the Pioneer’s more attractable, if they come back in stock again.

 

[michael hoy]

It doesn't look like it Gel.
Model/Version:
UDP-LX800,UDP-LX500 : V01.17
CHANGE HISTORY:
[V01.17]
Improve playback compatibility of certain Blu-ray discs.

[V01.16]
Improve playback compatibility of certain 4K UHD Blu-ray discs.

[V01.13]
Improve playback compatibility of certain 4K UHD Blu-ray discs.

[V01.12]
Improve stability of playback for, BD-R/RE and SACD.
Improve stability of playback web content.
Minor bug fixes and stability improvements.

 

[Deleted member 2457]

It doesn't look like it Gel.
Model/Version:
UDP-LX800,UDP-LX500 : V01.17
CHANGE HISTORY:
[V01.17]
Improve playback compatibility of certain Blu-ray discs.

[V01.16]
Improve playback compatibility of certain 4K UHD Blu-ray discs.

[V01.13]
Improve playback compatibility of certain 4K UHD Blu-ray discs.

[V01.12]
Improve stability of playback for, BD-R/RE and SACD.
Improve stability of playback web content.
Minor bug fixes and stability improvements.

Thanks Michael! I was hoping it was but never mind - thanks for the info.

 

[buzz_lightclick]

Pioneer have released a firmware update for the Pioneer 500/800 4K Blu-ray players:

UDP-LX800,UDP-LX500 | Firmware Update | Support | Pioneer

intl.pioneer-audiovisual.com

I wonder if it’s the promised HDR 10+? That will certainly make the Pioneer’s more attractable, if they come back in stock again.

There’s one here Gel, upgraded version hence the crazy price!

Audiocom UDP-LX800 Signature Blu-Ray Player

Audiocom UDP-LX800 Signature Blu-Ray Player

www.themovierooms.co.uk

 

[buzz_lightclick]

There’s also a couple on eBay Gel, but very high prices.
I think for your needs a cheaper Sony/Panasonic is fine.

 

[Deleted member 2457]

There’s also a couple on eBay Gel, but very high prices.
I think for your needs a cheaper Sony/Panasonic is fine.

Agree Buzz.

 

[Tinman1952]

Interesting….I bought a Sony UXB800 12 months ago and a dozen or so 4K Blu-rays to try it out. It’s very well built and quiet in operation. The thing is I haven’t used it since….(apart from playing some SACDs).
I think these devices will very soon die out like the dinosaur or become prohibitively expensive.
All my 4K viewing is from Apple TV for two reasons.
The films are MUCH cheaper to buy, look excellent and include Dolby Vision.
Try finding any discs with Dolby Vision. They are as rare as hen’s teeth! 🙂

 

[bigboss]

Apple TV 4K Vs 4K blu ray: the picture quality is comparable with Apple TV being much more convenient. For sound especially Atmos, physical disc will be superior as it will be uncompressed. Eventually, convenience will take priority and 4K blu ray will die out.

 

[abacus]

Streaming relies on your internet connection whereas a 4K Blu-ray doesn’t, so until everyone has reliable high speed broadband, (Starlink while expensive looks like the best for rural communities) 4K Blu-ray will be way better than a streaming service for those that like true cinema immersion. (Assuming you have a big screen of course (Anything less than 65” is pointless)

There is always the problem that even though you have bought something on a streaming service, it might not be there forever. (As Apple owners found out some years ago)

Bill

 

[abacus]

Interesting….I bought a Sony UXB800 12 months ago and a dozen or so 4K Blu-rays to try it out. It’s very well built and quiet in operation. The thing is I haven’t used it since….(apart from playing some SACDs).
I think these devices will very soon die out like the dinosaur or become prohibitively expensive.
All my 4K viewing is from Apple TV for two reasons.
The films are MUCH cheaper to buy, look excellent and include Dolby Vision.
Try finding any discs with Dolby Vision. They are as rare as hen’s teeth! 🙂

Unless its niche or really old you will have a job finding a 4K Blu-ray disc without DV, not the other way round.

Bill

 

[Deleted member 2457]

Streaming relies on your internet connection whereas a 4K Blu-ray doesn’t, so until everyone has reliable high speed broadband, (Starlink while expensive looks like the best for rural communities) 4K Blu-ray will be way better than a streaming service for those that like true cinema immersion. (Assuming you have a big screen of course (Anything less than 65” is pointless)

There is always the problem that even though you have bought something on a streaming service, it might not be there forever. (As Apple owners found out some years ago)

Bill

It is a bit scary that Apple TV app is everywhere now, then all of a sudden could get cut off!