Which UHD player?

[bigboss]

I have a 7.1.4 home cinema system consisting of Denon X6400H AVR and Monitor Audio in-wall and in-ceiling speakers (Trimless 200 series) with SVS PB2000 subwoofer. I've recently upgraded my TV and projector to 4K ones (Samsung 77-inch S95D OLED and Sony XW-5000ES projector). I'm looking to replace my Oppo 103 with an UHD player. Our viewing habits have changed over the years, so will only buy minimal number of discs. So I'm not really looking at spending a lot on the player. Both the Samsung TV and the Sony PJ do not support Dolby Vision so I'm not worried about DV support.

I had bought a Panasonic DP-UB159 from Currys which I think is the same as DP-UB150. However, it is faulty as the tray doesn't open unless I unplug the player and plug back in. I even disconnected the ethernet cable but no improvement. So I will be returning it.

Which reliable good quality UHD player would you recommend?

 

[Al ears]

I have a 7.1.4 home cinema system consisting of Denon X6400H AVR and Monitor Audio in-wall and in-ceiling speakers (Trimless 200 series) with SVS PB2000 subwoofer. I've recently upgraded my TV and projector to 4K ones (Samsung 77-inch S95D OLED and Sony XW-5000ES projector). I'm looking to replace my Oppo 103 with an UHD player. Our viewing habits have changed over the years, so will only buy minimal number of discs. So I'm not really looking at spending a lot on the player. Both the Samsung TV and the Sony PJ do not support Dolby Vision so I'm not worried about DV support.

I had bought a Panasonic DP-UB159 from Currys which I think is the same as DP-UB150. However, it is faulty as the tray doesn't open unless I unplug the player and plug back in. I even disconnected the ethernet cable but no improvement. So I will be returning it.

Which reliable good quality UHD player would you recommend?

What is your budget?
Unfortunately universal disc players are thin on the ground these days as you are probably aware.
Those of Oppo quality are not cheap.
Do you really need one as opposed to Bluray?
Thankfully my Oppo is still going.

 

[R2D2]

I not the biggest fan of my Panasonic Ub400 to be honest, yes it’s loud but it’s no Oppo or Cambridge Audio 4K player, where the sound is a lot nicer and pleasant to listen to. I have bought streaming content rather than buy a disc these days, so I don’t have to listen to the sound of the Panasonic. The disc tray is pretty flimsy and not like the Panasonic 820, which is more solid.

I don’t think the Panasonic 9000 is worth it, that’s a lot of money over the 820. The Sony 700 wasn’t that loud from memory but could’ve done with a better sound. With sound though in some systems I have heard differences with 4K Blu-ray players but with different amps some 4K Blu-ray players sound the same to me. The Sony is universal in playback, something the Panasonic is not.

Does anybody want to be spending this much on probably the best and only real consideration for a top notch player these days?

Magnetar UDP800 (Black)

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Otherwise I suppose I would buy the Sony 800 purely because I don’t get on great with the sound of the Panasonics especially with music in my setup.

 

[abacus]

I not the biggest fan of my Panasonic Ub400 to be honest, yes it’s loud but it’s no Oppo or Cambridge Audio 4K player, where the sound is a lot nicer and pleasant to listen to. I have bought streaming content rather than buy a disc these days, so I don’t have to listen to the sound of the Panasonic. The disc tray is pretty flimsy and not like the Panasonic 820, which is more solid.

I don’t think the Panasonic 9000 is worth it, that’s a lot of money over the 820. The Sony 700 wasn’t that loud from memory but could’ve done with a better sound. With sound though in some systems I have heard differences with 4K Blu-ray players but with different amps some 4K Blu-ray players sound the same to me. The Sony is universal in playback, something the Panasonic is not.

Does anybody want to be spending this much on probably the best and only real consideration for a top notch player these days?

Magnetar UDP800 (Black)

Shop for UDP800 (Black) Universal UHD Blu-ray Player with Richer Sounds for expert advice and Lowest Prices Guaranteed

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Otherwise I suppose I would buy the Sony 800 purely because I don’t get on great with the sound of the Panasonics especially with music in my setup.

Providing you have bitstream over HDMI selected on your player, the decoding is done in the receiver so will always sound the same no matter what player you use. (Maybe worth checking in the settings if you find differences)

Bill

 

[abacus]

If you want the same quality as your Oppo then Magnetar is the way to go.
If the above is too much, then have a look at the Sony 800 as it is solidly built as well as being a universal payer.
Otherwise, the Panasonic 820 is the way to go, just remember it is very plasticky so don't knock it around.
The Sony 700 is an option (It's also a universal player) but like the Panasonic 820 is very plasticky.
Don't go any lower than the above, as corners have been cut in quality and reliability to meet the price point.

Bill

 

[Al ears]

If you want the same quality as your Oppo then Magnetar is the way to go.
If the above is too much, then have a look at the Sony 800 as it is solidly built as well as being a universal payer.
Otherwise, the Panasonic 820 is the way to go, just remember it is very plasticky so don't knock it around.
The Sony 700 is an option (It's also a universal player) but like the Panasonic 820 is very plasticky.
Don't go any lower than the above, as corners have been cut in quality and reliability to meet the price point.

Bill

Think Reavon they are cheaper.....

 

[R2D2]

Providing you have bitstream over HDMI selected on your player, the decoding is done in the receiver so will always sound the same no matter what player you use. (Maybe worth checking in the settings if you find differences)

Bill

I have just checked WHF reviews and they have heard the same differences in sound as I have. Nothing wrong with my settings.

 

[bigboss]

What is your budget?
Unfortunately universal disc players are thin on the ground these days as you are probably aware.
Those of Oppo quality are not cheap.
Do you really need one as opposed to Bluray?
Thankfully my Oppo is still going.

Thanks. My Oppo is still going strong, but I have a couple of UHD discs and in the future, will only buy UHD discs. I still have the option of keeping my Oppo and adding a UHD player, but this in my view is unnecessary. I'm not necessarily looking for Oppo quality as the disc viewing will be very occasional. I don't really have a set budget.

 

[bigboss]

If you want the same quality as your Oppo then Magnetar is the way to go.
If the above is too much, then have a look at the Sony 800 as it is solidly built as well as being a universal payer.
Otherwise, the Panasonic 820 is the way to go, just remember it is very plasticky so don't knock it around.
The Sony 700 is an option (It's also a universal player) but like the Panasonic 820 is very plasticky.
Don't go any lower than the above, as corners have been cut in quality and reliability to meet the price point.

Bill

Thanks Bill. This is very useful. I've heard Sony players are glitchy or is it not the case anymore?

 

[bigboss]

Any view on the Panasonic DP-UB450 in comparison with Sony X700? It also has HDR10+ support that the Sony lacks.

 

[daytona600]

Used one of these for a year myself Mega Spec even 8K

UHD8000

UHD8000

www.zidoo.tv

https://www.avforums.com/reviews/zidoo-uhd8000-network-video-and-audio-streamer-review.22336/

 

[bigboss]

Used one of these for a year myself Mega Spec even 8K

UHD8000

UHD8000

www.zidoo.tv

https://www.avforums.com/reviews/zidoo-uhd8000-network-video-and-audio-streamer-review.22336/

Looks way too much in excess of my needs. Does it play UHD discs at all?