Magnetar UDP900 Review | The Last Disc Player You’ll Ever Need

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If you are an audiophile, videophile - or both - with lots of money and very little time, then you have my blessing and assurances that you can buy the Magnetar UDP-900 with plenty of confidence that your money is going toward the best universal disc player you can buy today.
For the rest of you out there, I have to assume that you are curious about what makes a $3,000 disc player. Perhaps you’re wondering if you should splurge for the UDP-900, save quite a bit of cash, and get the $1,600 Magnetar UDP-800. Or save even more money, and $1,100 Panasonic DP-UB9000P1K.
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@Caleb_Denison 4 ай бұрын

Hey everyone! It’s exciting to see the interest in this player, given what it is. Thanks for all the awesome comments! If you had this player, what dream system would you connect it to?

@badgastein2 4 ай бұрын

I’ve just replaced the Denon 6700 with the Denon 8500 AH as more suitable to pair with the Magnetar UDP 900. Projector is a JVC DLA NZ7 or will be when it arrives - this, like the Denon, has just had a £2,000 price reduction but beware I was offered the PRO version which is identical except for gold lens ring and revised model number, which would not be good for re-sale purposes as PRO model suggests having heavy use, but I decided to go on the ‘wait list’ for the domestic version. Speakers are all Bowers and Wilkins plus a REL sub. Using the high level connection.

@pixvuhobbyzone2814 4 ай бұрын

so how do you know the processing is by Magnetar vs Sony 95L TV? both is being shown on same TV...did you turn off the TV processing when play magnetar??? just what is the reference point?

@michael-4k4000 4 ай бұрын

I bet this is the type of device that Joe Rogan uses to listen to the highest end music quality on planet earth. A codec called Elite-AX. Elite-AE is incredibly expensive and incredibly fast and the most perfect sound quality one will ever hear.

@chrisnbushell3938 4 ай бұрын

I have this 900 player got it when it was released I am probably the only one of the people in these comments who have and the negative comments are from people who can't afford it lol

@markrosenthal9108 4 ай бұрын

Anthem AVM 90, Legacy Audio i-V Ultra amps.

@jody024 4 ай бұрын

With streaming becoming more and more expensive and platforms deleting content even content you have already paid for, we can hope the physical media demand will grow again at some point.

@bullmk 4 ай бұрын

If you ask most people, if they were to win the lottery, they would say they would want to buy a house or a really nice car or something along those lines. I on the other hand would spend every penny on the sickest stereo system I could possibly get....and I think I just found the disk player that would go with it

@thecrowpit24 4 ай бұрын

Winning the lottery and you'll be able to buy all the things you've mentioned.

@Caleb_Denison 4 ай бұрын

You could do a lot worse. Also, I think if you won the lottery, you could probably manage to buy a sick system AND a sick house to put it in. You’d also have a house to live in, but this sick house would just be for the sick stereo 😂

@bullmk 4 ай бұрын

@@Caleb_Denison bread. water. roof. stereo.

@wesfishcare 4 ай бұрын

I'm gunna drive my Panasonic UB820 into the ground before I splurge for another player.

@DeepDishPizza 4 ай бұрын

I bought 3 of them just in case.

@madpistol 4 ай бұрын

Same. I can confirm it is next level for disc playback.

@Caleb_Denison 4 ай бұрын

Good call

@neil_down_south 4 ай бұрын

I just wish the 820 wasn't so plasticky, especially the opening and closing (reminds me of a cassette case!). My old mid range pioneer Blu-ray spinner was so much better in that respect.

@JensVesterChristiansson-wr4lz 4 ай бұрын

I wish I had bought the UB9000 for the DAC. The UB820 is fantastic though.

@badgastein2 4 ай бұрын

My new Magnetar UDP900 has not played a 4K disc yet - that’s because I am busy playing my CD’s and SACD’s on it using Denon Pure Direct Amplifier 6700 - proper audiophile sound, silent noise floor. I’ve got a JVC 8K laser projector on order so I am waiting with anticipation to try out the video. I would also add that the Magnetar is a real ‘statement’ piece in the same way a Rolex watch is compared to a Seiko - both do the same job but one is over-engineered to perfection.

@chibbyylol 4 ай бұрын

Who would be the grand seiko equivalent

@badgastein2 4 ай бұрын

@@chibbyylol I have several Seiko watches and a TAG for ‘best’ but kudos to Grande Seiko which are a step above your average Seiko. Rolex still has that public perception of being best although there are some real high end timepieces out there .

@EnochLight 4 ай бұрын

Does the UDP900 play gapless audio CD’s?

@ALEXANDER-mx6dk 4 ай бұрын

How does it sound?

@badgastein2 4 ай бұрын

@@ALEXANDER-mx6dk It sounds very clean - just like my Marantz 600 series CD player connected to a Rupert Neve headphone amplifier powered by a Russ Andrews power supply -cost £2000.00 - for an extra £800.00 you can buy the Magnetar UDP 900 which sounds identical plus the Magnetar plays 4K and BluRay. I used Grado PS1000 headphones (£2,000) for the comparison.

@dlbsyst 4 ай бұрын

I have the Panasonic DP-UB820 and very happy with it. 🙂

@MOHELS-rw1bz 2 ай бұрын

it is a great one, don't change it, Unless you decide to buy the better version "Panasonic DP-UB9000" There is no clear development or difference in image quality between all current Blu-ray players, Except that the price of some of them is exaggerated, We hope that Oppo or Panasonic will enter the market again by releasing a new Blu-ray players after many years, Unfortunately, that will be impossible if the Physical Media market continues to die.😢

@LeezahB 4 ай бұрын

How fun! So happy that you are doing video AND audio reviews! This Magnetar is so high-end, a comparison of my Panasonic DP-UB820 didn’t even come up!😂 I listen to CDs on my standalone CD player hooked up to my listening only 2 Channel system in another room, but I think I am going to test my Panasonic to hear how it sounds with CDs. Probably doesn’t compare to my other system and especially wouldn’t compare to the three premium players referenced in your video. I don’t have any SACD or DVD Audio discs but it’s fun to see these kinds of reviews. Please keep it up! PS: Joni!!!!!!!!!!🥰

@Barbarapape 4 ай бұрын

If you want to hear CD's at their best, stick with your CD player, these play everything models make a mess of good clean audio.

@adamfrost9048 4 ай бұрын

I appreciate all the detail in a review for a limited audience 👍

@chrissnyder7968 4 ай бұрын

Thank you, thank you for this review. I’ve been waiting for you to circle back to this from your unboxing. ❤

@VIDSInsight 4 ай бұрын

Thanks, Caleb, for showing us the good stuff!

@PrezidentHughes 4 ай бұрын

Panasonic is always a great brand. I have a budget Sony 2K Blu-ray player, but my Panasonic TV's HDR Remaster and Resolution upscaling features make the picture look so much better! I'm not that bothered to upgrade to a 4K Blu-ray player. This is like getting half the benefits for a quarter of the price, especially when you consider disc purchases.

@camarykaren 4 ай бұрын

Great review and I'm so happy I bought my oppo 205 and panasonic 820. I use the oppo just for my music and the panasonic for everything else. This player looks great though.

@tonyrobles9070 4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for this AWESOME video Caleb! 👍

@marcgoldstein2957 4 ай бұрын

Important to note also: This player can output DSD via the DoP protocol allowing - with HDMI connected to an audio breakout box - to extract the audio into an external high end DAC. This will be critical for audiophiles.

@davidsmith9407 4 ай бұрын

This is incorrect. The UDP800 and UDP900 only can output either 88.2 PCM or 2.82 DSD. The official HDMI license does not support DoP.

@marcgoldstein2957 4 ай бұрын

@@davidsmith9407 You are CORRECT. It's the audio breakout box that carries DSD over DoP.

@Mr_J_J Ай бұрын

DoP would be relevant from the USB audio output. But this gave me a great idea to use a Singxer break out box to get I2S or AES/EBU for my external DAC! :)

@jamestapscott9400 4 ай бұрын

Caleb, That looks to be a great player. I have a Sony UBP-X800M2 connected via 48 gbps HDMI cable to a Sony 65A8H. Both do a great job with audio/video via EARC through a Denon AVR and Polk Signature Series speakers. Thanks for the video.

@BobbyCoolBreeze 4 ай бұрын

I’m happy with my Panasonic 9000 which I thought was way too much overkill!

@Noble3781 4 ай бұрын

Same here

@johninmontrealjt437 4 ай бұрын

Still running an all-region OPPO 103D (!) here... not enough UHD material in my physical media collection to justify an upgrade... But the Magnetar certainly looks like a magnificent machine.

@davidmojonnier1034 4 ай бұрын

Yup, I'll see yer 103 and raise you a 103D and an old BDP-83 in my garage (er man cave).😊 Good on ya.

@johninmontrealjt437 4 ай бұрын

@@davidmojonnier1034 Actually, yes, 103D is what I meant to say here too!

@ReZel80657 4 ай бұрын

The region code change on the Oppo is a pain in the butt to use compared to the Magnetar i also have a 103D but bought a Magnetar UDP-800 last year and the Magnetar region code change is so much better and easier to use

@garyharper2943 4 ай бұрын

Me too! And it’s great with 3D.

@garyharper2943 4 ай бұрын

@@ReZel80657 use a macro on a programmable remote takes the pain out!

@mk1mcqueen277 4 ай бұрын

Amazing job like always

@cdlelondon 4 ай бұрын

This is what I've been waiting for since the unboxing and great to have the comparison with the Panasonic which is probably the sensible choice for me but you never know if I win the lottery 🙏😂

@mahfah7911 4 ай бұрын

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@petemarshall1567 4 ай бұрын

Smelling your gear? ABSOLUTELY!! There's nothing like the smell of that warm circuitry... Btw, those Magnetar menus look VERY much like my OPPO BDP903's. Any chance they licensed some software?

@Caleb_Denison 4 ай бұрын

They look almost identical don’t they? I’m asking Magnetar if they’ll spill some tea on that

@levinile7221 4 ай бұрын

You the man, Caleb! 🤟👍

@johnfricano2591 4 ай бұрын

Great comparison between these top of the line audiophile/videophile toys!

@NicolaDiNisio 4 ай бұрын

Happy Oppo 105D owner here. The day it will die, I'll buy this Magnetar. The discrete analogue output for the 5.1 audio is critical in my system, as well as Blu-ray audio and multichannel SACD capabilities.

@stephenpulver9720 4 ай бұрын

Caleb Dennison, thank you so much for your good review. I was very upset that the Oppo went out of production. I think this is the solution. If not McIntosh you've helped me greatly. Your videos are awesome. Thank you for your masterful review. You have provided me wonderful information. Thank you.

@alistairwilson766 4 ай бұрын

Caleb, brilliant as usual.

@cyberdudentex 4 ай бұрын

After purchasing and installing the Magnetar UDP900, Updated the firmware. Watched several 4K movies. The 4K Digital quality is pristine and sound quality is superb. Not sure why it freezes on a few 4K movies such as Dune, Beverly Hills Cop 1, Valerian to name a few. Scanning backwards prior to the freezing part, it will play without freezing. Maybe it needs an another Firmware update to remedy the freezing. My Panasonic UBD9000 kept freezing up on 4K Midway and 4K Knives Out until Panasonic sent a new Firmware Update.

@jacobneumann5021 Ай бұрын

I had 2 UBD9000s that started having screen tearing issues with the latest updates. Did you experience any distortion issues post updates per chance?

@kmdkmd-jz8pv 4 ай бұрын

I just order the udp800 today. Can’t wait to test it out.

@donjaun540 4 ай бұрын

I want to love this Magnatar player, but it is so expensive. It's like the Lamborghini of audio equipment to me. I can only wish I had it, but will have to settle with being happy to catch a glance. 😁

@paulkerr9128 4 ай бұрын

I'll never own one, but I'm glad it exists. Great review and suggestions of less expensive options.

@filipd001 4 ай бұрын

I'll stick with my Panny UB820. Some of the Panasonics have additional features like darkening of subtitles which is sometimes very useful, especially for movies in Dolby Vision.

@RonnRicco 4 ай бұрын

I had the UB820 but sold it since I use plex to stream remux 4k movies instead of buying discs. My question to you is what setting do you playback dvd 480p movies at? I have a collection older 80 tv shows that are only available on dvd and want to watch them in the best quality.

@filipd001 4 ай бұрын

@@RonnRicco Sorry, cannot help you. haven't played a DVD since I don't know how many years. But what particular setting do you mean? there's not much to set.

@RonnRicco 4 ай бұрын

Do you keep the output @ 480p or upscale to 4k on the player@@filipd001

@adamfrost9048 4 ай бұрын

My only gripe with my Panasonic player is how loud it is spinning the disc and seeking etc. In the next review I'd love some more detail about how the players compare for mechanical noise when playing discs.

@dishsoap1 4 ай бұрын

How is the UI on the Panny? The Sony UI is laughable. So simple it actually ticks me off.

@adamfrost9048 4 ай бұрын

@@dishsoap1 The UI is not great, but it works well enough for changing Dolby Vision tone mapping profiles etc.

@andreassouth1523 3 ай бұрын

Hello. I purchased a UB9000 five months ago. After two months, it began to make noise when playing Blu-rays during the first 5-15 minutes of the film, then the noise stops. With 4K Blu-rays, the noise is louder and persists beyond the beginning of the film!I thought I was the only one with a faulty drive.Have you contacted the dealership about the warranty?I did not, because I was waiting to make sure. Anyway, after the first 5-15 minutes, the drive is dead quite (simple blurays, not 4K).A reviewer of blu ray players told me that it is a defective disc and I should demand a replacement.But I'm afraid that the next one is just like this.

@DKBoerner 4 ай бұрын

Very good review. I definitely would like to buy a Magnetar UDP-900 in the future. The optical disc ecosystem is still relevant enough to do so, I think. Besides that, there are some rarities that only can be bought on CD, DVD and alike, which is another good reason for keeping this ecosystem alive.

@garrypeak4277 4 ай бұрын

I’m heading this way…saving up. By the end of the year hopefully. Pairing it with a Marantz 8015 as well. Is it expensive? Yup. Very. But worth the bang for the buck.

@avenged110 4 ай бұрын

After coming from Pioneer BD players, one of my favorite things about the Oppo players was the speed _combined_ with the other aspects of quality. Anyway, I wish someone would make an ultra-high-end 4K disc transport. I already have the high-end audio setup handled by an AV processor, so I don’t need any audio components raising the price of a player. Just an ultra-reliable Blu-ray/DVD/CD disc player with HDMI out, fast, stable, and reliable software, long-lasting hardware components, etc. Regardless of software which is all over the place, it always seems like in order to get high-end hardware, these companies all want to cram expensive audio components into them, (in this manner, justifiably) cranking up the price as a result.

@JackMorris56 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for the Great review Caleb. I have been crazy about multichannel music listening since 2009, and started collecting SACD's, Hybrid multichannel SACD's, Blu-ray Audio, and DVD-Audio discs since then. I started with 2 different Denon players (one top of their line at the time) that both failed after 10 and 12 years (both unable to be fixed for lack of parts) . I moved onto a Sony UBP1100ES that I have had for the last 4 years because it was one of the few at the time that would play all the surround formats that I use. This new Magnetar UDP900 is very expensive, but it seems to be very well built and can handle all the formats. Exceptional quality these days I'm afraid costs a lot of coin.

@ReZel80657 4 ай бұрын

The Magnetar UDP-800 is cheaper and other than some of the audio options and outputs is the same player

@jparker8505 4 ай бұрын

Great video about Magnetar! I am a disc collector, despite streaming I agree a disc plays both video and sound to a much higher quality. I own a very heavily modified Reavon UBR X200 by Brent Rowe , upgrades to power supply ,low jitter clocks with a pre voltage regulator with upgraded capacitors on the analogue board along with magic pads on all the important parts Picture and sound wise it's outstanding I am very impressed with Magnetar and its operating system I'm hoping those transfer down to the Reavon as the Magnetar is much smoother running when it comes to its software.

@johnhender 4 ай бұрын

I have over 3000 discs - plus about 1500 cds so I am seriously considering this if I have a good year - I am not going to lose out like I did with the OPPO players. I already have pano 9000 region free and a couple other Sonys 1000, 1100, 800 mark 2 - I want to make sure I have a spare

@Stupid_you_so_stoopid_UHF 4 ай бұрын

You can still get them second hand as I just stepped up to a 203 from my Samsung k8500 which I thought was an a amazing blu ray player until now. Idk I'm tempted having a best buy plus membership of buying a panasonic 9000 just to do a side by side or if I can find a hifi shop that carries this Magnetar 900.

@johnhender 4 ай бұрын

@@Stupid_you_so_stoopid_UHF the Panasonic is a tank, it is quality it if can find a Magnetar on refurbished I am going to jump on it - they will also convert it to region free

@patbarr1351 4 ай бұрын

Nice that these players exist because some fine SACDs & DVD-Audio discs appeared in the nought-ies and 2010's. I'm still using a Cambridge Audio universal disc spinner for those. I sold a friend my old Oppo-80 which is still working (repaired once about 6 years ago).

@AaronMcFarland 4 ай бұрын

Interesting, that the settings interface is exactly the same as the Oppo UDP-203 player, but being you cannot get the Oppo player anymore (RIP), I am happy someone is filling that need Oppo left behind.

@johnhender 4 ай бұрын

you can get a Oppo, but you are going to have to pay a lot Last time I check the new Oppo's we going for over $4K

@AaronMcFarland 4 ай бұрын

@@johnhender I do own a UDP-203, which I thankfully bought when they announced they were going to stop producing them.

@johnhender 4 ай бұрын

@@AaronMcFarland I didn't because I was an idiot, I been beating myself up every since I had the Lower end region free Oppo and it was great

@matrixz6 4 ай бұрын

Just got a ub9000!

@jonsatvoutdoorchannel6686 4 ай бұрын

I love mine and think it takes a backseat to nothing else out there

@jjchmiel78 4 ай бұрын

I want, but really can't justify as I have a Reavon X200. The the Reavon handling audio discs and first watches and focused listening. I have my discs backed up to hard drives I use my Zidoo for re-watches and casual listening. The combo suits my needs. My Reavon I have had since Aug 2021 without issues.

@dr.emilschaffhausen4683 Ай бұрын

Honestly, I just hope my Oppo 205 never dies. All newly released 4k disk I have purchased have played flawlessly. I have not had an undamaged disc skip or freeze yet.

@willhutton1516 4 ай бұрын

You should really do a video on the Vizio V-series 5.1 system (V51-H6). Finding it in open box excellent at Best Buy, best decision I’ve made in a while. Good, clean sounding sub, plenty of customizability in the settings, all with WIRED surround speakers, so no lag from the soundbar to the speakers. Also includes wall mounts IN THE BOX! No other company really does that!

@littlewicky1 4 ай бұрын

Great video as always, Here is a question for "You Asked" series. How does Panasonic's HDR Tone Mapping feature "HDR Optimizer" for different display output brightnesses compare to internal TV HDR Tone mapping. I am thinking purchasing the Panasonic UB820 and heard alot of good things about its HDR Optimizer. Currently getting away with an Xbox One S for 4K Blu-rays.

@hometheaterjoe9489 4 ай бұрын

Not just the player, every piece of equipment you mentioned was top-of-the-line… I’m a little peanut butter and jealous

@Caleb_Denison 4 ай бұрын

Not a single day goes by that I don’t give thanks for having such a fun job. Never take it for granted.

@Dillingham- 4 ай бұрын

A nice platform for your Otari reel-to-reel player 😊

@wesleywittekiend423 4 ай бұрын

I’d like to know a bit more about what actually makes 4K Blu-ray players look different? Like assuming both players support Dolby Vision what is the difference? I assume there may be different HDR tone mapping or upscaling options, but if you have a high end TV doing the tone mapping and the resolution is the same as your TV so there is no upscaling, where do the differences come in?

@danieldougan269 4 ай бұрын

I want a mega changer that plays (and stores) every kind of disc from CDs to UHD Blu-rays. I think they are the swan song for optical media. Basically, I want this but with a capacity of hundreds of discs. I don't need SACD support or anything exotic, just CD, DVD, Blu-ray and UHD Blu-ray.

@johnhender 4 ай бұрын

Now I want one !

@OzzyMandias 4 ай бұрын

Nah...I'm sticking with my Panasonic UB820, that's way too much for a 4K player

@GMann_007 4 ай бұрын

Yep. + I cut back on purchasing video disc's. 90% music now....

@oconservatoriodemusica1031 4 ай бұрын

Caleb, thank you for the comparison. May I suggest to put streaming services in the equation to the future update/video, that you stated when the Panasonic UB9000 arrives?

@palmerwallace1817 4 ай бұрын

Love my Oppo 203, but good to know this is a worth heir to those units should mine ever bite the dust.

@tianyiAV 4 ай бұрын

it's also my favorite media player,I think it is the best one up to now.

@chrismacandrew9692 2 ай бұрын

I am an old OPPO owner (BDP-95); so I need a new 4K spinner as I believe improvements over the Xbox Series X that I use now are possible. I am watching on an LG G3 65" with a nice Atmos room. This unit has piqued my interest!

@Renniz72 4 ай бұрын

Optical players are important because video streaming formats have lower bitrates and lack much of the additional content of disc based video. Plus, not all content is available on streaming services. Also, SACD is a great format, but Sony dropped the ball on their converters and you can only output in analog. I love gear with balanced output.

@justinbyrne5736 4 ай бұрын

Balanced output is only needed on longer lengths. RCA is all you need for shorter cables

@Renniz72 4 ай бұрын

It is a flex, but it does help reduce noise. Single point is fine, but the big boy processors and amplifiers typically have XLR. At $3k, it better have them!@@justinbyrne5736

@airman6822 3 ай бұрын

I have the Dp-UB820 and it works fine but always looking for something better. This might be the answer but I would probably look at the UDP800 first as it's half the price and I'm not made of money. Having a different player makes my 820 the backup and that's not bad either.

@cyberdudentex 5 күн бұрын

Purchase the UDP900 a few month’s ago which does a pretty good job playing 4K UHD discs, BD and MP4 media. Ran across a problem today, UDP900 would not play Twister in 4K UHD. Even after doing a new firmware upgrade which took 30 minutes using a fast fiber connection, it would not play nor would it play chapter 1 scene . Watched Twister on a UB-DP9000 without any problems. Magnetar needs to release a new firmware update to address this issue. A few years back, the Panasonic UB-DP9000 would not play Midway on the dive bombing scene or Knives Out on the climactic end scene in 4K UHD. Exchanged the discs for new copies. Still would not play. Hence forth purchased the Sony UBP-1100ES which played Midway and Knives Out without any issues. After Panasonic released a firmware upgrade both discs did not have any issues.

@Hungho-jd9pb 4 ай бұрын

Hi…. On screen display is exactly like OPPO…. Wonder if there’s any involvement from it. Love the videos. Thank you very much.👍

@michaelkaiser5994 4 ай бұрын

So, to be clear, it does play multichannel discs, just in analog (no hdmi). Reminds me of my old Pioneer DV 47A that I bought about 20 years ago.

@dap777754 4 ай бұрын

Digital Trends: what I would like to know is if I can/should retire my Panasonic DP-9000 from a few years ago based on expected video and audio gains from the Magnetar 900? I'm not hearing anyone say I'm gonna notice a significant difference in CD audio playback, and I really do not expect a video improvement from the Magnetar - at all. While I would very much like SACD capability, which the Panny does not have, $3000 for that feature alone is a stretch. So am I OK with the Panasonic 9000? Any comments on that?

@Mr_J_J Ай бұрын

I would like more info on CD playback and as an CD transport into an external DAC as well.

@cupofkona 4 ай бұрын

I want one!

@Shooter1812 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for this! My Oppo-205 is awesome, and my fear is what happens when it fails. This looks like the answer. You rock!

@user-zb1de7ke4l 4 ай бұрын

I wish the Magnetar had a HDMI input so I can decode the surround sound information from my satellite receiver and Fire Stick. My present Oppo 205 does an excellent job

@scloop8365 4 ай бұрын

I have a Panasonic UB9000 and a Sony A95L. Which device will do a better job of 4K upscaling?

@salriz7385 4 ай бұрын

Hey Caleb, I bought the hisense U8K 100" based on your review and it's working out great so far. Thanks! My question is related to my audio setup ..so i currently have the Nakamichi Shockwafe Elite 7.2.4 setup with the TV I am thinking about doing either a sonos or bose home theater setup sonos: Sonos Arc soundbar Sonos era 300 (qty 2) Sonos Sub (Gen 3) I checked out your review for this one which got me interested Bose: Bose Smart Soundbar 900 Bose Surround Speakers 700 Bose Bass Module 700 Keep in mind my main concern is movies and TV shows i dont listen to music that much. I will not be using an apple phone for the setup I'm in the android eco system. Would love to get your recommendation. Thanks!

@PAPO1990 4 ай бұрын

Holy crap, I thought my OPPO was expensive... but it's good to see some activity in the high-end optical disc player space. But I DO wish there'd be something that is as good, and compatible, but a little more stripped down. Instead of trying to have all those outputs, it exists the be the BEST player to slot into a larger system you've already built out. I'd almost NEVER use any of the analogue outs, because I have a lovely Marantz amp that I think sounds fantastic and is more than good enough to handle all the analogue. AT MOST, maybe a stereo XLR out, and a headphone jack on the front. But I'd be down to just have Ethernet, Power, and 2 HDMI ports on the back, but still play EVERYTHING, with good sturdy build, great PSU, and some decent shielding. Oh and some REALLY... REALLY GREAT vibration damping and isolation. And a word on Reolink, love them myself, I have the Duo 2, but that is not a 16MP Sensor, it's 2 seperate 8MP(4k) Sensors stitched together. It's a great system though, I've had our Duo 2 for MONTHS, and am still impressed by how wide the horizontal FOV is, and with the higher resolution of the new Duo 3, it's probably a better choice than a PTZ camera for most installs IMO. Final note: lol, looks like Magnetar just uses OPPO's firmware :P

@hometheaterman1424 14 күн бұрын

Hi Caleb how are you doing today? Question?? Is the Magentar UBD 900 as finicky when Playing 4K Blu-rays? And But does the Magentar UBD-800 Upscale older Content as good as the UBD-900?

@tscan1265 4 ай бұрын

Still have a UDP 205. Don’t want or need.

@mtkreger 4 ай бұрын

Maybe I missed it, but did you connect the UDP900 to your Anthem integrated, via coax?....and did you find an appreciable difference in sound quality using the disc player DACs (via analog connection) vs using the Anthem DACs (via coax connection)? It would surprise me if you found the Anthem DACs to be inferior here.

@jimroscovius 4 ай бұрын

I had an Oppo player, but it was only blu-ray. I gave it to my daughter when I bought a 4K player.

@ril850_1 4 ай бұрын

Still rocking my UDP-205 with low hours

@bilguana11 4 ай бұрын

I have a Sony - UBP-X1100ES connected via HDMI to a Yamaha CX-5200 per/processor. The Sony does very well on most discs but won't play most video files on the USB port. And it won't play DVD-R Audio discs. So I kept my Yamaha DB-1040 for all of those.

@lamecasuelas2 4 ай бұрын

Hey, speaking of dvd audio players, does anyone know of any affordable model?

@TheCharlesAtoz 3 ай бұрын

Hi- Have you tested any AudioControl gear for Home Cinema?

@TheSluggo080976 4 ай бұрын

I was looking at this well the lower end model but 3 weeks ago got an OPPO 203 for 400

@Echo-jg8is 4 ай бұрын

Can it really do SACD or can it JUST read SACDs, important distinction.?

@Bikes-guitars 3 ай бұрын

Thank you fir the video, I think I’m going to have to splash the cash as my Oppo 205 is developing a fault, it just freezes when I switch it on and is locked in the hello screen with nothing functioning, the only cure is to pull the plug and start again, such a shame as I love the Oppo, but I guess nothing lasts forever, this machine seems to be the way to go.

@Mr_J_J Ай бұрын

I would like a player to use with an external DAC using either I2S over HDMI or coax SPDIF. This eliminates the Pana 820. The Toslink input on the DAC comes from the TV. So, for CD and 4K BR using an external DAC would the the Magnetar UDP or Pana 9000 be preferred? Is one clearly a better CD transport?

@harisjaved1379 4 ай бұрын

@Caleb_Denison, my friend how is it different from the UB9000P1K? Can you do a review between the two? Thanks

@johnniejohnson8026 4 ай бұрын

Another great review although I could never afford one I will stick with my Sony also I have 2 brand new Toshiba HD DVD players Which I thought was better than blu ray nice job Caleb

@dragonsoul897 4 ай бұрын

If I'm always using my player with an AV reciever, is there any benefit on getting the UDP900 over UDP800?

@ronmurphy4234 4 ай бұрын

I still have my Oppo 105 and Simaudio Super Nova, but have converted all my music to FLAC.

@rparret 4 ай бұрын

I have an Oppo 4K player that I love. I think I paid about $550. I also use it to stream ripped movies from my NAS server.

@56dinosaur 4 ай бұрын

In April, I'll have enough money to buy another piece of electronics gear. Hopefully, by then,Magnetar will have more UDP900 units in stock.

@SaifDia 4 ай бұрын

So I’m good with my PS5? Thanks!

@slerched 4 ай бұрын

Add Android TV on Android 11 or 12 and I am getting in line. Would be awesome to use this for discs and also for my Plex library...

@tom6363 4 ай бұрын

I have the Sony UBP-X700M which is under $200 and does everything I need for my 4k discs. However I wished someone would make a multi disc player for 4k, like the old CD jukeboxes.

@nvc. 4 ай бұрын

How about the Reavon UBR- X110?? Isn't it better than the Panasonic?

@chrisnbushell3938 4 ай бұрын

I brought this on the day it was released money well spent its the best out there and beats the Oppo

@jimroscovius 4 ай бұрын

My LG 4K player plays my SACD discs and my 3D disks.

@JoseHerrera-me8xc 4 ай бұрын

We need more content like this

@ShazeemKhan 4 ай бұрын

Or videos😅

@XzTS-Roostro 4 ай бұрын

A magnetar is a type of neutron star with an extremely powerful magnetic field (~109 to 1011 T, ~1013 to 1015 G). The magnetic-field decay powers the emission of high-energy electromagnetic radiation, particularly X-rays and gamma rays.

@markgundy 4 ай бұрын

If it also played Laser Discs, I'd buy it

@Caleb_Denison 4 ай бұрын

Dang it. I did say every optical disc format ever, didn’t I? As an owner of laserdiscs and a player, you’d think I’d have gotten that right!

@markgundy 4 ай бұрын

@@Caleb_Denison Haha... you do a great job, I wasn't bustin you on that... just still own hundreds of Laserdiscs

@eliashabash7591 4 ай бұрын

So this is priced for its dac and audio circuitry? So if you had a dedicated processor like the avm70/90 then this is fairly pointless yeah?

@seriouslyaye 4 ай бұрын

I’ll stick with my beloved Oppo 203. The only component in my home theatre journey I’ve never even considered replacing. Even when I realised I could double or triple my money by selling it

@plan9fromthenw 4 ай бұрын

I read that OPPO still repairs their players. Not sure if this is true, but that would be great for those who want some extra mileage.

@AzraelIgnis 4 ай бұрын

By the time I can afford this beast I'm sure 8k content will start to showcase its might and a 8k blu-ray player will be available. Then I would need to upgrade other components going down another rabbit hole I can't afford.

@Echo-jg8is 4 ай бұрын

8K doesn't exist in the world, hence why 8k AVRs are geared to faster frame rates not picture resolution, because it can't do anything else 🤣🤣🤣

@VanDammage87 4 ай бұрын

4K Blu-ray will be the last physical video format.

@xray111xxx 4 ай бұрын

Magnetar UDP900 carries on where Oppo left off. It is insane. It does everything you can possibly want. If it doesn't. Go back to the planet you came from. I can never own one of these and that is okay. My Sony is getting it done and I have no issues with it. But the Magnetar is what I would do if I had the design chops on a do it all one and all in a universal player. You will pay though. Serious money, but serious players too. I have a dream, that is the Magnetar, no excuses build.