Magnetar introduces luxury next-generation Blu-ray players. The UDP900MKII and UDP800MKII models are now available for sale!

The market for physical media is not dead yet – and Magnetar has just proven this emphatically. The manufacturer presented two new flagship 4K Blu-ray players in September, and they have now officially hit the shelves in Europe, the United Kingdom, and the USA. We're talking about the Magnetar UDP900MKII and UDP800MKII – equipment that targets the absolute high-end and is designed to support practically every format that can be inserted into the tray or streamed from the network.

Significant Improvements Over Previous Models

The previous models, UDP900 and UDP800 from 2023, were considered some of the best players on the market. The "MKII" takes a step further – Magnetar has upgraded the heart of the devices, introducing a significantly more powerful video processor. The result? more accurate colors, stronger contrast, better noise reduction, and clearer upscaling. The audio section has also been refined – the new signal architecture is designed to provide cleaner sound and lower distortion during the playback of high-resolution formats.

New connections, better drive, and aluminum armored housing

Both models receive USB 3.0 with isolated power and dedicated hubs, which improves compatibility and stability of external drives. The optical drive has been redesigned to operate more quietly and accurately. Additionally, there is a reinforced aluminum construction with a double layer of EMI shielding.

What are the differences between the UDP900MKII and UDP800MKII models?

Magnetar UDP900MKII – absolute top. The most expensive model is equipped with:

• two ESS 9038 PRO DAC converters (reference class),

• HDMI audio with TMDS eliminating jitter,

• support for PCM up to 768 kHz and DSD512,

• enhanced network functionality.

In short: it is a player for those who treat home cinema like a temple.

Magnetar UDP800MKII – strong mid-high-end. The cheaper model still offers excellent specifications:

• seven OPA1602 operational amplifiers,

• more precise HDMI jitter correction,

• better EMI shielding,

• improved optical mechanism and copper wires.

Both models support SACD, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and in audio Dolby Atmos and DTS:X.

Although more and more companies are leaving the segment (Oppo, LG, Pioneer, Reavon), Magnetar shows that there is still a place for high-end. Besides it, only Sony and Panasonic remain in the game. This is good news for collectors and fans of reference quality.

Prices – Magnetar UDP900MKII and UDP800MKII

Approximate conversions at standard rates.