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PlayerOne 8K Signature Edition Media Player: An Enhanced Version of the PlayerOne 8K

The Player One 8K Signature Edition is a high-end media player designed to deliver the ultimate home theater experience. This model represents the most advanced evolution of the Player One range, incorporating the latest audio and video processing technologies. Developed in collaboration with the German brand Authentic Cinema, this player combines exceptional performance with impeccable build quality.

The Player One 8K Signature Edition supports a wide range of audio and video formats, including the latest HDR standards such as Dolby Vision and HDR10+. It is compatible with almost all modern video file formats, including MKV, BD, and UHD ISO files with full and fast BD/UHD menus. The player also supports the HEVC format and the new AV1 video codec, offering superior image quality with up to a billion colors.

A Powerful Processor for Unmatched Performance

At the heart of the Player One 8K Signature Edition is the Amlogic S928X-K/J processor, a significant evolution from previous models. This processor includes four ARM A55 cores clocked at 2.0 GHz, as well as a powerful ARM A76 core running at 1.9 GHz. This configuration offers performance up to twice that of the Realtek RTD1619DR chipset used in the previous version of the Player One.

The GPU has also been upgraded to a Mali G57, providing enhanced graphics capabilities. Combined with ultra-fast LPDDR4X and eMMC memory, the system achieves impressive overall performance, with an Antutu score exceeding 300,000 points.

Premium Power Supply for Superior Audiovisual Performance

The PlayerOne 8K Signature Edition stands out with its ultra-premium internal power supply, specially designed for digital audio/video. It features a massive 80 VA toroidal transformer encapsulated in rubber and large-capacity Mundorf capacitors.

This oversized and high-quality power supply allows the player to deliver breathtaking images, with deep blacks, vibrant colors, and exceptional sharpness. It also contributes to extremely precise and realistic multichannel digital sound reproduction, with wide dynamics.

8K Resolution and HDMI 2.1 Connectivity for Stunning Image Quality

The Player One 8K Signature Edition is equipped with an HDMI 2.1a output, ensuring optimal compatibility with the latest UHD 8K TVs, projectors, and home theater amplifiers. This HDMI output offers a bandwidth of up to 48 Gbit/s, allowing the transmission of 8K content at 60 frames per second in HDR.

The player integrates the powerful Dolby Vision VS10 image processing engine, ensuring optimal image quality for all types of content (SDR, HDR, Dolby Vision). This engine enhances conversion between different formats and reduces posterization effects through advanced 12-bit video processing.

Support for the AV1 codec allows full enjoyment of 8K content available on platforms like YouTube, offering superior image quality with reduced bandwidth compared to the HEVC codec.

An Immersive Audio Experience

The Player One 8K Signature Edition does not overlook the audio aspect of the home theater experience. It supports a wide range of high-resolution audio formats, including DSD, AIFF, FLAC, and ALAC. The player is also compatible with the most advanced multichannel audio formats, such as Dolby Atmos, DTS:X Pro, and Auro3D, ensuring total sound immersion.

The player offers comprehensive audio decoding and conversion of DTS-HD, DTS:X, TrueHD, and Dolby Atmos audio tracks into LPCM 2.0, 5.1, and 7.1 multichannel. This feature ensures optimal compatibility with all audio systems, even the older ones.

Design and Connectivity

The Player One 8K Signature Edition boasts a sleek and robust design, crafted to seamlessly integrate into high-end home theater setups. It features a 3.5-inch internal hot-swap hard drive rack, capable of storing up to 32 TB of multimedia content.

In terms of connectivity, the player offers two HDMI outputs: a main HDMI 2.1a output for video and audio, and a dedicated audio-only HDMI output. The latter benefits from a high-precision clock to reduce jitter and enhance sound quality. The player also incorporates Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 for optimal wireless connectivity.

User Interface and Advanced Features

The Player One 8K Signature Edition uses the R_video interface, an intuitive and customizable Media Center. This interface allows easy organization of your multimedia library, with features such as creating custom categories, personalizing the homepage and buttons, and integrated parental control.

The player also includes the Source-Based Tone Mapping (SBTM) function, which automatically adjusts the colorimetry and brightness of HDR content to the specific capabilities of your display screen. This feature is particularly useful for users without an HDR-compatible screen.

Optimizations for Professional Use

The Player One 8K Signature Edition is designed to easily integrate into professional home theater installations. It offers advanced features such as multi-level security lock, IP and IR control codes for home automation systems (ProControl, RTI, Control4, Crestron, Savant, etc.), and is compatible with Middle Atlantic rack mounting kits.

The player also provides the ability to adjust audio/video synchronization, a particularly useful feature when using an external scaler.

Video

• Resolution up to 8K UHD (7680 × 4320) via HDMI 2.1
• Compatible with Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and HDR
• Advanced Dolby VS10 video processing for optimal image quality
• Supports playback of most video formats including MKV, MP4, TS, M2TS, UHD ISO, and BD

Audio

• Compatible with Dolby Atmos, DTS:X Pro, and Auro-3D
• High-resolution audio file playback up to 192 kHz (DSD, FLAC, ALAC, etc.)
• Full audio decoding of DTS-HD, DTS:X, TrueHD, and Dolby Atmos formats

Premium Components

• Ultra high-end linear power supply with Mundorf MLytic capacitors and 80 VA toroidal transformer
• Numerous optimizations to limit resonances (steel plate, aluminum feet, etc.)
• Additional filtering components for power supply and hard drive
• Special EMI shielding for clocks and cables

Connectivity

• Gold-plated HDMI Audio/Video 2.1a (HDCP 2.2/2.3, CEC, Deep Color, 12-bit, xvYCC, MHL 3.0)
• Optical S/PDIF digital audio output (TOSlink)
• RCA analog audio/video output
• Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000 Gb/s
• Dual-band Wi-Fi 2.4 + 5 GHz with 2 removable gold-plated antennas
• Bluetooth 5.2 with dedicated antenna
• IR input for infrared extender
• External power connector
• On/Off power button
• Power LED and multi-segment LED display HH:MM:SS

Storage and Ports

• Hot-swappable 3.5” SATA hard drive rack up to 32 TB
• 1 × USB 2.0 (front panel)
• 3 × USB 3.0

Additional Features

• SMB/NFS network player and Samba server
• Backlit remote control with direct access
• LED display showing time or remaining time
• Amlogic S928X processor with 8 GB RAM and 64 GB ROM

General Information

Physical Characteristics

• Dimensions (W × H × D):
  • 43.0 × 8 × 28.5 cm (without packaging)
  • 54.0 × 39.5 × 22.0 cm (with packaging)
• Weight:
  • Net: 10.7 kg (with packaging)
  • Player: 10 kg (without packaging)

Operating Conditions

• Operating temperature: 10 to 30 °C
• Operating humidity: 30 to 70%

Power and Consumption

• Internal power supply: 100-240 V AC
• Consumption:
  • Maximum: 42 W
  • Typical: 39 W (without hard drive)
  • High power standby: 9 W
  • Low power standby: 0.02 W

Included Accessories

• Backlit IR remote control
  • 1 m 8K HDMI cable
  • IR extension
  • 2 Wi-Fi antennas
  • Bluetooth antenna
  • 4 power cables (EU, US, UK, Australia)

Accessories and Options

• Rack mounting kit: optional
• Universal remotes: seamless integration possible in home automation installations via IR and IP codes