Following the success of its first players, the French brand Archisoft is shifting into high gear. The new R_volution PlayerPro 8K Signature Edition offers a radical electronic overhaul, transforming this hybrid player into an absolute benchmark for high-fidelity home cinema.
The R_volution PlayerPro 8K Signature Edition is a completely redesigned powerhouse compared to the R_volution PlayerPro 8K TV. While it retains the dual compatibility between local player and Android TV box (certified for Netflix, Disney+, etc.) and the dual 128TB hard drive bays, this edition truly distinguishes itself in terms of signal purity. R_volution PlayerPro 8K Signature Edition: Ultra-low noise linear power supply. The quest for electronic silence begins with the power supply. The massive toroidal transformer of the original model is now complemented by high-precision capacitors, paired with high-frequency decoupling capacitors to eliminate any trace of electrical noise. The rectifier diodes have been replaced with soft-close, ultra-low-noise models, ensuring perfect voltage stability for the digital circuits. R_volution PlayerPro 8K Signature Edition: Copper shielding and jitter reduction. To protect the processing chips (Amlogic S928X-K/J and S905X4-K SoCs), Archisoft installed 1.5 mm thick pure copper shielding between the power supply and the sensitive circuits. But the highlight of this technical overhaul concerns the internal TCXO clock. A dedicated filtering stage has been added specifically for its power supply, reducing jitter and phase noise to virtually undetectable levels. The result? A more stable image, deeper blacks, and enhanced spatial sound precision.
R_volution PlayerPro 8K Signature Edition: inert chassis and Furutech components. Vibration control is also a priority. The top cover is now weighted with a massive steel plate coupled with acoustic materials, while the capacitors and dual HDD racks are fitted with special rubber dampers to eliminate microphonics (electricity generated by component vibrations). On the connectivity front, the standards are absolute, with the adoption of a Furutech FI-03 rhodium-plated power connector and a ceramic fuse with gold-plated terminals.
R_volution PlayerPro 8K Signature Edition: the philosophy of pure transport. Unlike other players that integrate expensive and sometimes superfluous digital-to-analog converters (DACs) in a home theater setup, the PlayerPro 8K Signature Edition positions itself as a link in the pure "digital transport" chain of the audiovisual system. Its role is unique: to deliver the cleanest possible Ultra HD 8K signal and audio stream (Dolby Atmos, DTS:X Pro) to a display and amplifier.
Available now. Suggested retail price: €2,799.
