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Magnetar UDP800MKII and UDP900MKII, the best just got even better…

Considered benchmarks in the field of audiophile Ultra HD Blu-Ray players, the Magnetar UDP800 and UDP900 return in even higher-performing versions, bearing the MKII suffix.
Highly regarded by audiophiles, the Magnetar UDP800 and Magnetar UDP900 4K Ultra HD Blu-Ray players (click on the references to learn all about their technical specifications) are back in MKII versions, a label that should make them absolute benchmarks. Magnetar UDP800MKII and UDP900MKII, universal optical players. Like the original models, this second generation is designed to accept absolutely all physical and digital formats, including compatibility with SACD, DVD Audio, 4K, Ultra HD, Blu-Ray, and network. On the improvements front, Magnetar introduces a more powerful version of its video processing engine, enhancing color accuracy, contrast, brightness, noise reduction, and upscaling. Quite a list… For its part, the new audio architecture clarifies the signal flow and reduces interference. Also noteworthy is a reinforced aluminum chassis with dual-layer EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) shielding. To be precise, the Magnetar UDP800MKII and Magnetar UDP900MKII are compatible with digital formats up to PCM 768 kHz and DSD 22.5 megahertz. Magnetar UDP800MKII and UDP900MKII: further key specifications. The Magnetar UDP900MKII player is distinguished by an audio architecture built around a dual ESS ES9038Pro DAC, while the UDP800MKII features seven OPA1602 operational amplifiers (op-amps), HDMI jitter correction, enhanced electromagnetic protection, and improvements to the disc playback mechanism, among other features.
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