The Finest Video-Based Device on the Market: Panasonic DP-UB9000P1K Blu-ray Player Supports HDR Playback in Four 4K Formats, Includes 32-Bit/768kHz DAC and More
Let's get right to the point: The phenomenally built Panasonic DP-UB9000P1K Blu-ray player stands as the finest-quality video-based device on the market. Able to support Blu-ray, DVD, CD, and rewriteable discs, the DLNA-certified unit offers High Dynamic Range playback in four 4K/HDR formats: HDR10+, HDR10, Dolby Vision, and Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG). Bolstered by Panasonic's Hollywood Cinema Experience (HCX) processor for hyper-accurate chroma and HDR processing, the 3D-ready DP-UB9000P1K renders movies and concerts in breathtaking color, definition, detail, and tone.
As befitting a reference component, the truly cinematic DP-UB9000P1K pays equal attention to audio. Which explains why it has balanced XLR outputs, analog circuitry with a dedicated power supply, an ESS 32-bit/768kHz DAC for high-resolution fidelity, and an HDMI low-clock jitter process for stalwart purity. Built-in decoding for Dolby Digital, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, and DTS-HD Master Audio augment its THX-Certified badging. Via HDMI, you can even send object-based sound formats such as Dolby Atmos and DTS:X to a compatible receiver. And, incredibly, DP-UB9000P1K also plays DSD files up to 11.2MHz as well as ALAC via USB. Speaking of the latter, DP-UB9000P1K has two USB ports – one on the front, one on the back.
Voice-controllable by way of Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, the 17.2-pound DP-UB9000P1K also touts enviable flexibility and loads of user-friendly options. Videophiles can take advantage of its six tone-mapping options to dial-in brightness to match that of their display. HDR-to-SDR conversion optimizes HDR content for a non-HDR 4K TV, and 4K upscaling for standard Blu-rays and DVDs add to the versatility. Ditto onboard apps for popular streaming services, twin HDMI outputs (one video, one audio) for high-end-quality sound separation, a 7.1-channel RCA output, two USB ports, and Ethernet port, and coaxial and Toslink digital outputs.
In terms of addressing ruinous vibration and enhancing stability, Panasonic went the extra mile with a dual-layer metal chassis, interference-resistant steel-plate-equipped drive, aluminum front and side panels, and four robust feet. An illuminated remote control, one-year manufacturer warranty, and our Satisfaction Guarantee complete a video player without peer.
"If you’ve bought into the 4K Blu-ray format and have a suitable home cinema set-up, you need a dedicated player that can deliver on multiple fronts. The Panasonic DP-UB820 is just that, supporting all major HDR formats, delivering a hugely immersive and impactful picture, backed up by a strong audio performance."
—What Hi-Fi?, Best 4K Blu-ray Player 2024 Award
