The Best 4K Blu-Ray Player On The Market - Magnetar UDP900 Review

The best 4K Blu-Ray player! It's fantastic!
#bluray #4K #audiophile
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0:00 Unboxing
0:43 Introduction
1:39 The Specs
3:25 Backlighting!
4:24 Video Quality
7:26 Connections and Audio
12:45 Fantastic
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[@RedLeo-pf9yo]

Man that is the most amazing DVD player I have ever seen in my life. First of all it plays everything. Second of all, I love the size of it. I love it’s a big monster. And third of all, I love the physical appearance of how the front looks. With the four squares and them being different colors. I believe it’s worth every penny of the $3000, in fact, I’m going to get 3 of them.

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Enjoy!!!!

[@jespermaintz8993]

I will never, as in NEVER ever, understand how Oppo could just drop out of business like that - but it's comforting to know, there are similar quality products on the market. Thanks for the review. :)

[@IncognitoChild]

If you can believe the rumour: the only reason why they got out of the business was to provide more production space for making mobile phones

[@joscallinet6260]

I guess that mobile phone gig was THE one OPPOtunity they couldn't pass up!@@IncognitoChild

[@badgerdms]

Yeah, except the last Oppp went off at about $1,299. This guy is going for $3K!

[@greg6500]

Physical media exists mostly for elderly people who cant figure out streaming and they usually dont care that much if its a fancy player or not, So there isnt really a lot of room for a high end market anymore.

[@IncognitoChild]

@@greg6500 ...or perhaps the "elderly people" as you put it, have already "worked it out" and already own an Oppo player (which would make this player totally irrelevant). Maybe the ignorance lies with people who stream and are unaware that buying a high end player will actually give them a much higher quality audio visual experience then they can get when streaming. That is of course assuming that you have no issues with your broadband service, Wi-Fi network or streaming service, who loses the licence for certain films, which then requires additional streaming services elsewhere. Probably the same people who will in 10 years time say they can't find the content they want to watch on any of the streaming services?👍🤣

[@windnchgo]

I bought the UDP800 earlier this year and love it. My only regret is not waiting until this came out.

[@aegisofhonor]

from what I looked up, unless you absolutely need the extra DAC support, the 800 seems to be just as capable as the 900 with the main difference being slightly less noise on the analog audio output and a better DAC (still an extremely good DAC on the 800). The 800 has the same storage, same XLR connectors, and only a slightly less capable DAC in which the 900 is ridiculously overkill for most people. Unless you have a real killer system with $20,000+ speakers and the high end supporting gear to boot with the best of the best receiver/processor and amp, I don't see much cost benefit of getting the 900 vs. the 800. These Magnitar players seem much closer together compared to the old Oppo players which did seem to have a huge improvement from the X03 to the X05.

[@Piece-O-Pie]

@@aegisofhonor Thanks. I was wondering what the difference between the two was.

[@Pewpewpew182]

That is a really cool design. I love the fact that it can play cds, that seems to be a forgotten art now. Great unboxing and review.

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Thank you 🙏🏾

[@Revolver1981]

Every player can play CD's.

[@Pewpewpew182]

@@Revolver1981 No, PS4 or PS5 do not support CDs.

[@Revolver1981]

@@Pewpewpew182 They're gaming consoles. I mean proper DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Blu-ray players.

[@Pewpewpew182]

@@Revolver1981 Yeah I’ve only had consoles for my multimedia purposes so looking at dedicated players is new for me. I’d be interested in this player if I could afford it.

[@just_some_internet_guy]

Excellent review. And the comparison viewpoints were very helpful. Thanks

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Thanks for watching!

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Thank you 🙏🏾

[@alterno5204]

The definitive 4K player!!!...nice shirt...Greetings from Chile

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

😁😁😁 thanks! When I saw it, I had to get it!

[@jebo4jc]

I dont own, nor have i ever considered buying SACD or DVD audio discs. So, i think my Panasonic will continue to do the job. Your video was good though. Thanks!

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

You’re happy with your setup! That’s excellent!! 👍🏾 😁 thanks for watching!

[@chrisbullock6477]

This thing has to be packing some real power with that size.!!!

[@mikecampbell5856]

Always bringing us the best in audio and video with the bonus of cool tee shirts. I always enjoy when you peel off the plastic from the display and you see that fresh new display for the first time. LOL

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

😆😆😆😆😆 I like fun tshirts that speak to me! Obviously they don’t resonate with everyone because it’s my personal taste but it’s fun. Yes, peeling the plastic off a new product is fun! Thanks for watching!

[@josemarte2589]

I believe this Magnetar's are the Oppos resurrected with a different name brand and face lift. The resemblance of the unit and model names are so close. What really gave it away was the on screen menu. It is exactly as the Oppo menu with updated backgrounds. In my opinion it is a good thing, after Oppo departure it left a void in the UDP high end department. Most of those players from mayor brands are good but they are for the mass disregarding the small details like built quality and high end compinets used inside. Oppo was and now with a new name the best UDP player in the market. I just had my UDP203 serviced recently due to a power surge. But now it's running back like new. Great review by the way.

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Thank you for watching!

[@bedroomcinemaguy5568]

Got one about 5 weeks ago it’s the best 4k player I’ve had, and yes I’ve had an OPPO 203 and a pioneer LX500

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Better than the Oppo?! Interesting, is that because this one has more audiophile connections?

[@bedroomcinemaguy5568]

@@HomeTheaterHobbyist I’m going on the picture but I’m using a different tv now as well compared to when I had the oppo so I was using a Samsung 75Q9FN back then now I’m using a 77G3 so obviously I’m just going on memory but the picture looks amazing with this Magnetar definitely an improvement on the pioneer LX500 I just recently got rid of

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Ok that makes sense! It’s is fantastic!😁

[@alanjipy55]

@@bedroomcinemaguy5568 What about the audio quality.. The LX500 take's some beating in sound quality

[@bedroomcinemaguy5568]

@@alanjipy55 not really noticed a difference to be honest I’m using a Yamaha CXA5200 / MXA5200 combo with monitor audio gold 5th generation speakers with kef atmos speakers

[@AA-ws3vd]

Great video! We have the OPPO NON-UHD for all discs except 4K. A used Panny for 4K needs. It maybe years before either gives way. By then, 8k.

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Nice setup! 👍🏾😁

[@elitetrader5468]

It is nice to know that even though Oppo is gone, there are still many good options for a high end player.

[@dougg1075]

Nice looking

[@brianmoore581]

Question: when you were showing the butterfly, why would there be a difference if the output was digital over HDMI? It should just output the exact same signal, so why would there be a difference? Could it be that the inputs on your TV had different settings?

[@user-zl9qk1sg2f]

Cool

[@babymaker13th]

How can I hook up just audio to the avr then a second hdmi to the tv is there a setting on the tv or Blu-ray player to set up ? You have a link on how to ?

[@Member319]

Love the CHannel, Question: What's the differents between say my Sony UBP-800, besides that it freezes sometimes.

[@charlesf2804]

I never heard of the Magnetar brand. The player looks good; nice presentation. I can't justify buying one because my Pioneer Elites are still going strong and look and sound great. But if they were to go down, I know where I'd look first.

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

👍🏾

[@joelombardi4907]

Might sound weird, but I like how the disc tray is in the middle. I have 2 Panasonic 4k players and both trays are on the left side of the player.

[@whatareyoulookingat24]

I don’t like that the tray doesn’t come out 100%, so you have to be careful when inserting or removing a disc, otherwise you might scratch them and damage them.

[@o.c.g.m9426]

I've reached my Home Theater Zenith. I have my 7.2.6 with my UDP-820. I have 4k movies, but I don't watch as much as I stream due to ease of stream. I'm done spending 💰 on home theater equipment for the next yr. Great vid

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Thanks!

[@hervebataille]

Hello mister....iam frechn congratulations for vidéos....thanks

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

You are very welcome 🙏🏾

[@Terry.W]

Wow this looks fantastic ..but I am a poor man and I am happy with my region free Sony ubp x700...that also plays SACDs..

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

😁 it is expensive and you’re happy so that’s what matters! It’s always good to hear from you! 👍🏾😁

[@PERFECTDARK10]

Great video

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Thanks!

[@ONEHENDRIX]

When you play dvd-audio, can you get all 6-channels output through hdmi playback? Or do you have to use the 6-channel multi-analog out?

[@jessechristensen6028]

My only question is if I’m playing something that is 2.0-7.1 I want just the analog outs but for atoms I want the hdmi outs. Will it just automatically do it or is that more dependent on your receiver? I’m looking at Marantz units.

[@efraim.]

How does the UDP800 compares to the 900? There is any justification to buy a UHD player if most UHD movies are played from external HDD, on Sony A95L?

[@stevef]

Hey Cody, just found your channel. Commented on your Arendal review. I am going through the same process of upgrading the initial home theater setup I built. Currently expanding my media library and backing up on Plex to preserve media so looking for a real player to watch the UHD versions and all the other media so this is an investment. Thanks for this review. I know you have Patreon but do you ever do consultation? I have a number of equipment choices and needs some help to narrow it down. Thanks!

[@RodneyAllanPoe]

An excellent review. AU$5000 in Australia. I own the Pany UB9000, which doesn't have video source direct output, which my old Oppo 83 had. But it can switch audio via HDMI off. I recommend a good 48 GB HDMI cable to get the most out of SD, HD and 4K. 🔥

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Thanks for sharing.

[@andreassouth1523]

Hello,i own ub9000 1 week.I want to ask you when playing dvds, to do the upscalling, should i change something in the settings??Or leave the same setting like bluray disc?Or is it automatic the upscalling?It is connected to a HD Ready 2009 plasma tv.Thanks

[@andysmith1996]

@@andreassouth1523 In Display/Resolution, choose the resolution you want it to be upscaled to. If you leave it on Auto, it will choose the resolution your TV will support.

[@andreassouth1523]

@@andysmith1996 Thanks!

[@RodneyAllanPoe]

@@andysmith1996 If say 1080p is selected into a 4K TV, the TV upscales to 4K. But does 4K content get sent as 1080p, then upscaled to 4K on the TV? I should try it...

[@miketroncoso8622]

Is there a hack ,mod or secret menu available for all region bluray and dvd play? I have an oppo 203 with an external mod chip that plugs into that same kind of serial port on this magstar? 14:25

[@mattgiunt]

Wonder if anyone has done a measured evaluation of using two HDMI outs from any player that gives an audio and video HDMI out ? I have an Oppo but have never tried due to inconvenience of two HDMI cables. Would love to know if video or audio or both are different from using one HDMI out to receiver. Can you actually see and hear a difference?

[@EndoV2]

See a difference no, but if your specific player has something like a low clock jitter process which I believe the Oppo does, then then the audio will improve. Panasonic even recommends separating the HDMI in their user manual so I trust what they say

[@MarkTallen]

Hi again. Does that Magnetar playback 4k 'SDR' content in true 10 bit. The Reavons, Pioneer LX500 only play it back in 8 bit. The Panasonic ub9000 that I own (& 820 I'm told) playback 4k sdr in true 10 bit. You can test this using the spears and munsil disc. I'm told all mediatech chipset players (which includes Sony & Magnetar too) only playback in 8 bit. Films such as 'Others', 'A Fistful of Dollars' and the two sequels from kino lorber, are 4k sdr discs too. As far as I know only the Panasonic players playback 4k sdr correctly in 10 bit. I'm curious about Magnetar. Thanks.

[@kenr4540]

Nice video Cody! Do you plan on doing a video on the new Zidoo UHD5000? I would love to know how the 2 players compare especially when it comes to the sound!

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Thank you for watching and the kind words. 😁 Unfortunately, I don't have any plans to review the Zidoo. I sent the UDP900 back because it was a review unit so I can't do a direct comparison.

[@make725daily1]

I absolutely love your video! -- "Success blossoms through unwavering dedication.."

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Thank you so much!

[@titoboll]

Nice review thanks. Does the usb play mkv files from 4k blu rays? I mean full quality audio and video, like dolby atmos and dolby vision. Can i connect it to a dune player?

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

It does play .mkv files. Is it full quality (Dolby Atmos/Vision/HDR)? I can't say because I don't have any .mkv files on a hard drive.

[@MichaelLopresto]

Thanks mate, fascinating review. Is the Magnetar UDP900 audibly noisy when it's in operation?

[@whatareyoulookingat24]

Mine is and it annoys me.

[@MarkTallen]

Hi, I found your video very interesting. I used the spears and munsil test disc and the associated Butterfly/petals scene on my Panasonic UB9000, I could see the same details as your test on the Magnetar. I found that particularly interesting because allegedly the Panasonic 820 by most accounts has the same video capability as it big brother, the 9000. Yet, the 820 on your set up didn't resolve that particular image as well as your Magnetar & my 9000. Perhaps there is a bit more picture improvement with the Panasonic UB9000 vs the Panasonic 820. Interesting in any case. In regards to upscaling 1080p bluray to 4k, I think all players struggle & tvs do it slightly better, but even they aren't perfect. I'm guessing the Magnetar & Panasonic 820 performance were about equal in that regard with the test disc ?

[@silver33]

I'm thinking to start buying physical media again. What 4k ultra hd player to get? Thanks

[@Huffy1001]

Is the Magnatar better than the Panasonic UB9000 and OPPO 205? I’ve got a Panasonic UB9000 I’m thinkin’ of buyin’ an OPPO 205 also like many Audiophiles for SACD? Thanks👍🏻

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

The Panasonic does not play SACD but the Magnetar does just like the Oppo.

[@Bikes-guitars]

Thank you for the very well presented video, personally to my eyes the difference to the Panasonic is huge, if I saw the two side by side like this there is no way I could consider the cheap Panasonic, even if I had to save fir years I would have to own this. I’m looking because my Oppo 205 is developing a fault and really this is the only machine to consider replacing the Oppo as analogue audio is also important to me.

[@fransdegroot9778]

I have oppo 203 for years now from his begin when it came out he is playing on and on if hes get breakdown the i get a new one. I have for sound marantz sr8015 11.1 speakers 7 round and 4 sealing. 1 svs sub. I love this set.

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Nice!!!

[@TheRealJohnHooper]

What a monster of Blu-ray Player OMG

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Yep! 😁

[@Pancha0123]

Question. I have a tv that has intergrated Dobly atmos. If I bought a 4k blueray player that supports dobly atmos would i have to buy a home audio reciever?

[@kingofuseddurablecars.ls6040]

Yes

[@garyharper2943]

I have a Panny 420 and an Oppo 103 D plays everything I need. I have a projector so no need for Dolby vision and the hdr optimizer is a must have.

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Thanks for sharing!

[@dpye111]

Projectors can play Dolby Vision so long as you have something like an HDFury Vertex or Zidoo box to decode the metadata and map it to your projector's capabilities.

[@garyharper2943]

@@dpye111 Way too much money for me, but you are right, how much better it is definitely a question.

[@richardzagozeski892]

How about connecting to the Nachimichi Dragon? Could you?

[@badgastein2]

This is the ROLEX of the 4K Players.

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Yep! 👍🏾

[@wking8]

My panny ub9000 has gone strokg for years. Not upgrading until that shits the bed

[@Abdul..]

is the video quality in OPPO UDP-205 better than the MAGNETAR UDP-900? What do you think? You know we can’t find this OPOO thing for sale at a good price since everybody is talking about it on the internet, and I believe people need to move forward to support another brand. I feel the MAGNETAR UDP-900 can do better in video quality since OPOO is sort like HTPC due to continual mods being added.

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

I never tried any of the oppo models so I can’t say.

[@nicholassheffo5723]

Thank you for your excellent video. Maybe you can test the DTS: X, Dolby Atmos and SA-CD 5.1 between machines at some point. The more test info by someone with your excellent eyes and ears, the better.

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Thank you for the kind words! 😁Unfortunately I can’t do that audio comparison with this player because it’s review hardware that I need to ship back. 😞

[@nicholassheffo5723]

@@HomeTheaterHobbyist Oh no! Too bad they did not let you do that, but doing that well takes time. Still, outstanding coverage and excellent observations about color and detail.

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

@nicholassheffo5723 🙏🏾😁

[@johnhovanec6240]

Cody,how much better is this unit against the Sony s5000es?just curious.

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

I haven’t seen the Sony, sorry 😞

[@wayneg296]

👍👍😎✌️🤟

[@56dinosaur]

So, SACD & DVD-Audio can't be played by HDMI? Looking at the menus that you show, it appears that SACD & DVD-audio CAN be played by HDMI. Also, with no WiFi, how are firmware updates installed? Me, I'll stick with my Oppo players(BDP-105D and UDP-205). The 105D is still going strong and the 205 is being held as a spare.

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

HDMI can carry the SACD & DVD Audio signal, the Panasonic players don’t have the decoding capability but Magnetar does. Firmware installation happens via wired Ethernet

[@gsotelo1053]

I used to buy into new brands or brands I hadn’t heard of if they released a good product, I can’t however justify spending 3k anymore on brands that I just don’t know I f they will be around tomorrow, I hate buying things that I love and wait for a next iteration and not only does it not come, but maybe even the whole company disappears, i personally have been gravitating towards Apple a lot, from IPhone to digital movies, yes I will not get lossless audio or video (yet) through streaming but I just have a sense of security with how large Apple is that they will not go under anytime soon, they also try to build on their products instead of experimenting and moving on to something else.

[@davidt8438]

The start menu is an exact copy of the old Oppo player. I wouldn’t be surprised if they bought out some of the software from Oppo.

[@StephenAtt797]

Terrific review, as usual, I just can't wrap my head around a BR player that costs twice as much as my AVR!! But I am looking for a potential upgrade for my Sony UBP-X700 (without going crazy). I'm wondering if the panny would be worth the upgrade.

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Thank you 🙏🏾! I think the Panasonic UB820 would be a nice upgrade because it automatically detects Dolby Vision vs. having to select it in the menu on the Sony.

[@matthewweflen]

Upgrading from the Sony UBPX700 to the Panasonic UB820 was huge for me. In addition to the better HDR implementation mentioned, I also stopped having disc read problems entirely.

[@jjchmiel78]

I find it funny when the Reavon came out, every one poopahed it and got no love from KZbin reviewers. Ones that did all said too much money. Magnetar comes out and all of a sudden they are the player to get. Never mind using the exact same video chipset that Oppo and Reavon use. Never mind the top two models of Reavon can play SACD and DVD-Audio. Never mind the the top model has both XLR and 7.1 DACs Never mind they can play network music and video files. Admittingly the Magnetar does look like it uses nicer components inside and have seen it supports BDMV folder play back and iso. Just makes me laugh at all the hate Reavon got. Oh well I love my Reavon X200. Going strong since Aug 2021.

[@jb.2986]

Reavon makes a nice player but no Auro 3D support for spatial audio makes it a no-go for many. Magnetar does support Auro 3D and the Auromatic upmixer for spatial audio is our favorite listening mode...especially with multi channel SACD"s, DVD Audio, and Blu Ray pure audio formats.

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

@jb.2986 thanks!

[@stefanklein1863]

@@jb.2986 What do you mean by "no Auro 3D....". Can´t it just output the bitstream and I use my AVR to decode Auro 3D?

[@mich5528]

@@stefanklein1863probably That is what I do… Oppo combined with Marantz 7012

[@fabiorabelo3506]

You have to check the Reavon UBR-X110 . I do not know this Magnetar , but related to Panasonic it is WAY WAY better .

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Unfortunately I haven't tried the Reavon.

[@toddkillinger8538]

Great review, I enjoyed it immensely! My main question: Is the Magnetar UDP900 region-free/zone-free? I.e. will I be able to play my library of foreign (non Region 1) 4K/Blu-ray discs? I know 4K is meant to not be region-locked, but recently some German releases are locked, so I’m looking for something that can handle them all. Thank you!

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Yes, it's region free.

[@toddkillinger8538]

Thank you for confirming! My wallet is now officially hiding under the bed. : )@@HomeTheaterHobbyist

[@ReZel80657]

Yes and no you have to pay an extra $100 to get the region free firmware

[@whatareyoulookingat24]

@@ReZel80657Exactly. Apparently, that’s because region free players are not “legal”, but for the price this unit costs, they should let you install the special firmware for free when you connect the player to the Internet to download the updates.

[@DanielGonzalez-wg4vl]

Does this 4K Blu-ray player freeze at all while playing back these new 4K hundred gigabyte discs? Both the Sony and the Panasonic‘s that are top-of-the-line are freezing.

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

I played a few and didn’t have any issues with disc freezing regardless of the size or format.

[@jeremi96221]

What would be the advantage of getting this instead of a UBP X800m2 player?

[@raffa7282]

Way more settings available to tweak a perfect image for your needs than on a SONY X800M2. But you can have that with a PANASONIC UB9000 too.

[@kaeganthornhill3936]

You will see around a 30% improvement across the board and able to play Any CD, Disc, or Media file in the world while X800m2 only support 5 out of the 20 Media platforms out there.

[@whatareyoulookingat24]

I bought it in October as a present to myself for my birthday. I wanted the Panasonic 9000 but I couldn’t find it as a universal (region free) player where I live, so I got this one instead. Honestly, I didn’t like it. Maybe the postman damaged it, because it is noisy (the sound of the fans is loud), and the discs are hot when removing them. I prefer my cheap Sony player, which is silent and cool even in summer. I wanted to upgrade as Magnetar allows you to add subtitles from an external source and play discs from all regions. I regret my purchase, not worth the money.

[@ZachChen1996]

How does the picture quality compare to the UB9000 and the Pioneer LX800?

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

I haven't tried the Pioneer but I know says 9000 video quality is the same as the 820 so my conclusions in this video should be carry to the 9000 as well.

[@efraim.]

Thank you, can you load external subtitles from USB?

[@whatareyoulookingat24]

Yes, you can, and you can choose font type, color, size, position, etc.

[@efraim.]

Reference?@@whatareyoulookingat24

[@SathishKumar-tk4qx]

Hi 👋, Just wanted to know which is best AVR for 7 . 2 , Does this 4k Blue Ray DVD player suites all AVR , please advise waiting for reply.

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Hi 👋🏾, I don’t know your budget but Denon, Marantz, and Yamaha all make great 7.2 channel AVRs. The Cinema series from Marantz is highly regarded so is the Anthem MRX line so if your budget allows with could be a great choice. Yes, this player has two HDMI connections so it will work with the AVR great!

[@SathishKumar-tk4qx]

@@HomeTheaterHobbyist Hi 👋 Marantz Cinema 60 AVR. How good is this one ☝️. I need more Stereo power it must be 140 x 2

[@ONEHENDRIX]

Why 17 wide and 15 deep? It’s bigger than a Technics turntable! 😮😮😮 Does it hold multiple discs?

[@tricogustrico]

Can one rent 4k Blu-ray disks?

[@BiohazardX9]

Even with my poor eyesight, I can still see the difference. Great review very well done.

[@bryanp4827]

HOW? Two differently paused images...your eyesight is poor...

[@meshalalsaleh9849]

Is it multi region 4k blu-ray (A,B,C), that Plays Blu-ray Discs from Zones A, B & C, and also Plays DVDs from Regions 1-8

[@ReZel80657]

You can get it region free if you pay an extra $100 for it

[@michaelborza734]

The butterfly example would have been more revealing if you played the frames as with the Maggie. Just saying.

[@Shaken_AND_Stirred]

I have a new Cambridge CXUHD that I’ve put about 5 hours on, to make sure that it works. It’s boxed back up now as I just don’t have room for it currently. This is a great video, Cody.

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Thanks! I didn’t realize Cambridge made a UHD player! I missed that somehow 🤷🏽‍♂️. Hopefully you get some time to really enjoy it! 😀

[@Shaken_AND_Stirred]

@@HomeTheaterHobbyist Unfortunately, they no longer make them. Cambridge was taking OPPO’s highest end player at the time and modding it to Cambridge’s specifications. When OPPO shut down, so did Cambridge’s production of the universal players. Mine is a “NOS” new old stock that I bought right when production had ceased, so I still got it at the normal price.

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

@Shaken_AND_Stirred o ok, thanks! That’s cool that they made that!

[@user-kv3ue5fp4c]

I have a CXUHD also - it's a rebadged Oppo 203 without the analog outs.

[@Shaken_AND_Stirred]

​ @user-kv3ue5fp4c From my little use of it, it “seems” to be a VERY good player though. I’m hoping someday that i can actually put it to use.

[@pb24dagrk]

Does the Magnatar have tonemapping? Is it defeatable? Did you compare with Panny enabling HDR optimizer? To me it looks like a case of Panny following the correct EOTF and the OLED clipping the brighrlt colors while the Magnatar tonemaps it down.

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

The HDR optimizer was off for the comparison, I wanted to as close to the same as possible. With the optimizer On, I found the colors were slightly more saturated so I couldn’t see the flower petal mentioned in that scene.

[@corvette820]

It would have been more appropriate to compare this with the top of the line Panasonic UB 900, not the cheaper one

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Didn’t have the 900 only the 820.

[@jimhamlin6551]

link says the 900 is out of stock...I own the OPPO 205 and the set up menu on the 900 looks the same as the 205 and the 205 has two DAC ESS E 59038 Pro with dynamic range of 140 DB...what a shame OPPO stopped making them The 900 looks like a great machine and hope you enjoy it, as the sound would be fantastic with That DAC pro 28 ! Plus it does have the 38 pro for two channel stereo!

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Yeah, it said that when I was looking over the weekend, hopefully they’ll get more soon. 😁

[@WindomRettes]

Thats how they keep the high price.

[@cinemalord9055]

I see u have that thriller SACD i have it also do u think it sounds different than the regular cd also im curious about that calibration disc u have is it worth it?

[@kyleo2113]

Roon? How does the dac compare to standalone DACs?

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

I didn’t do any back to back tests with a stand alone DAC but I found them to be clean and precise. I didn’t notice any coloration.

[@kyleo2113]

@@HomeTheaterHobbyist thank you! does it support roon?

[@roachman1412]

Did you get the $99 firmware update if so what's it for

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Not sure what it is actually. No I haven’t purchased it.

[@gowthamk5392]

Can u suggest any good blu ray with no region lock which play discs frm all parts of the world?? I want to use in india 🇮🇳

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

This or the UDP800 which is also Region Free.

[@gowthamk5392]

@@HomeTheaterHobbyist around 500-700 $ price!?

[@Missionmedia2022]

Oppo real ones for that motion backlight on the remote.

[@danemoreno88]

Way overpriced they are smoking the good stuff woo lol 3k and doesn’t even support hlg hdr ? Also does it even upscale ? Or be able to optimize hdr 10 ? Like the Panasonic the spec sheet doesn’t say

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

It does not have an HDR optimizer. It does upscale but the upscaler in your TV maybe better.

[@LSOreal]

Shouldn't you have compared this to the Panasonic UB9000 instead? Weird choice of comparison.

[@hudiamichael2791]

15kilogrammes un UDP ? Ca en dit long sur son régime électronique !!! Il avale vraiment de tout !👍

[@rong7496]

Can it play blu-ray discs from any region? I know it can play 4K discs from other countries. (I have a Blu-ray film from Arrow in the UK (Region B, I think).

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Yes, it's a Region Free player

[@adamsultana8380]

Some players have ways around playing Region B discs for example. I have a Panasonic UB9000, and if I play a Region B disc that doesn't load, all I do is press Stop then Top Menu and it works

[@ReZel80657]

You have to pay an extra $100 to get the region free firmware

[@Punisher-1]

Do you think the magnetar UDP800 looks better then the Panasonic as well?

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

I haven’t seen the 800 in person but I think I like the Panasonic 820 design a little better.

[@Punisher-1]

@@HomeTheaterHobbyist Does the Panasonic do upscale to 4k?

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

@punisher77587 Yes, it can.

[@alphabetaxenonzzzcat]

Does it play Divx and Xvid files? Also, does it plays Video CDs?

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

I don’t have those file types so I didn’t try them.

[@alphabetaxenonzzzcat]

@@HomeTheaterHobbyist Okay - thank you for the reply.

[@MyJeffrey1970]

Just pick up the Panasonic UB820K HDR Blu-ray player $424 for my new Sony A95L TV. Magnetar is not $2,575 better then the Panasonic 😱

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Nice setup! 👍🏾😀 Don't forget $3K is not an issue for some people.

[@antong3987]

You missed his point dude... Loved your review tho!@@HomeTheaterHobbyist

[@kaeganthornhill3936]

Very true. Thou this player is mainly aimed for those who are audiophiles and those who wish to stream 8K videos. Plus able to Play any CD or Disc in the world. ( Unlike Panasonic which only support 5 out of 20 disc types out there) And it's able to output to a 200+ inch TV while normal 4K Player are usually capped at 120 inches ( unless it's a projector)

[@richperez2168]

​@@kaeganthornhill3936This isn't an 8K capable machine. 🤦😂

[@richperez2168]

​@@HomeTheaterHobbyist Some people have more money than God. We get that. This is just an overpriced machine for what is becoming an increasingly niche market.

[@scottmuhlbaier1945]

Sadly...even with the upscale model it's missing the Oppo's best feature.... HDMI IN. For someone with a state of the art all-analog system like me, that's imperative to get any digital signal into it... Android box, video game system, etc. NO ONE...for whatever reason has managed to duplicate that feature yet! I made it pretty clear to Magnetar support that this is it needs to be added and I cannot upgrade my 205 until that happens.

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Good point, that would be a nice feature for folks who need it. Good thing you still have your 205.

[@paulelm4645]

It don't have fan in the back

[@paulelm4645]

Compare this one to UB9000

[@zackpetrovic3029]

ye, but it doesn't play VHS from Blockbuster

[@Kurtonebay]

Is it a universal remotr?

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

No, it isn't

[@JunkerDC]

dang if i ever git rich maybe but that much for a $30 moive I dont know

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

It's not inexpensive but it's solidly built and will play just about any format 😁

[@RedLeo-pf9yo]

I literally stop this video at the six minute mark so I could go online and buy a blockbuster T-shirt. Because this host was wearing one and I miss blockbuster.

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

😆😆 thanks!

[@mikemmikem2758]

I think the guys who made the Oppo had a big hand in this. While I'm thinking this is probably a fantastic player the multi-color front panel is hideous and a little too quirky to me.

[@scottwrezenski2356]

I will stick with my Panasonic 9000

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Thanks for watching!

[@chrisbullock6477]

WOW....I was thinking maybe $800-$1000 LOL...

[@kenanderson2216]

Have you tried a PS5? I am wondering if they were really any good.

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

No, haven't tried it.

[@jasonmeinhardt4631]

Holy Crap that thing is $3,000.00! Still pretty nice but at that price...ouch!

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Yep, it’s pricey but things look and sound excellent! 😁

[@dfwjac]

Region free? For that price, it should be!

[@DeepDishPizza]

What’s the matter? Too expensive for you? Get a better job.

[@Jules-kv2sf]

It might be good but there's no way on this planet it is worth that amount of money

[@tdvols]

If I won the lottery I might consider buying it but I live in the real world and can never afford this player!

[@squatch545]

Is it multi-region?

[@ReZel80657]

If you pay an extra $100 for it you can get it with region free firmware