R_volution PlayerPro 8K Signature Edition

The R_volution PlayerPro 8K Signature Edition is a high-end multimedia player from the French brand R_volution. Designed for discerning cinephiles and audiophiles, it combines advanced technologies and audiophile-grade components to deliver a premium audiovisual experience.

Cutting-Edge Technology for Stunning Visuals

The PlayerPro 8K Signature Edition incorporates the latest advancements in video processing. Compatible with the most recent HDR formats like Dolby Vision and HDR10+, it can display up to a billion colors for incredibly lifelike images. Its Amlogic S928X chip, paired with an HDMI 2.1 output, enables decoding and playback of 8K content at 60 frames per second.

Intelligent upscaling to 8K also enhances lower-resolution content. The integrated Dolby VS10 video processor optimizes every frame to make the most of your display, whether it supports HDR or not. Deep blacks, vibrant colors, and exceptional sharpness immerse viewers right in the heart of the action.

Cinema-Quality Sound for Your Home

On the audio side, the PlayerPro 8K Signature Edition makes no compromises. It supports high-resolution audio formats like DSD, AIFF, and FLAC, as well as the latest immersive sound technologies such as Dolby Atmos, DTS:X Pro, and Auro3D.

Its high-quality linear power supply and ultra-precise TCXO clock ensure exceptionally pure sound reproduction, free from jitter. Audiophiles will appreciate the wide and deep soundstage, crisp transients, and punchy, detailed bass. Every nuance is faithfully rendered for total immersion in your favorite movies and concerts.

Elegant Design Meets Performance

The PlayerPro 8K Signature Edition’s chassis is designed to optimize audiovisual performance. Its robust 80VA toroidal transformer, encased in rubber, eliminates unwanted vibrations. Premium Mundorf capacitors and carefully selected linear voltage regulators ensure stable, noise-free power delivery.

Numerous optimizations reduce resonance and electromagnetic interference. The brushed aluminum casing gives the player a sleek, understated elegance that fits seamlessly into the most sophisticated home theater setups.

An Intuitive Interface to Manage Your Video Library

The PlayerPro 8K Signature Edition features proprietary R_video software, specifically designed to organize and navigate your movie collection with ease. The modern, fluid interface allows you to sort films by genre, director, or actor in just a few clicks.

Movie covers and metadata are automatically downloaded for a polished display. You can even customize the interface with your own visuals and soundtracks. The auto-play feature for episodes is perfect for TV series enthusiasts.

Expandable Storage for Your Movie Collection

With its dual SATA rack, the PlayerPro 8K Signature Edition can accommodate up to 64TB of storage on a single partition—enough to store the equivalent of 1,600 uncompressed Blu-rays! Navigation remains smooth even with thousands of movies, thanks to the optimized interface.

Seamless Integration into Your Setup

Compatible with major home automation systems (Crestron, RTI, Control4…), the PlayerPro 8K Signature Edition integrates effortlessly into sophisticated multi-room setups. Its backlit Bluetooth/IR remote and smartphone control ensure intuitive daily use.

The Ultimate Evolution of the PlayerPro 8K

Compared to the standard PlayerPro 8K, the Signature Edition takes audiovisual performance to the next level. The power supply has been upgraded with audiophile-grade Mundorf capacitors and a more powerful toroidal transformer. Signal processing has been refined for even more stable images and deeper blacks.

On the audio front, the soundstage gains in breadth and definition. Tones are more natural, with smoother highs and more detailed mids. The overall sound is more balanced and musical.

Technical Specifications

Processor and Performance

• Processor: Amlogic S928X-K/J
• Central Processing Unit (CPU): ARM Cortex-A55 (4 cores at 2.0 GHz) + ARM A76 at 1.9 GHz
• Graphics Processing Unit (GPU): ARM Mali-G57 (Antutu score over 300,000 points)
• Neural Processing Unit (NPU): AI hardware accelerator
• Cache memory: 1 MB L2+L3
• Digital Signal Processor (DSP): Video/audio processing with hardware acceleration, YUV 10-bit, R_video

Memory and Storage

• RAM: 8 GB
• Internal storage: 64 GB eMMC
• Dual hard drive bays:
  • Compatible with 1-2 SATA 3.5” drives
  • Up to 32 TB per drive (64 TB maximum)

Connectivity

• HDMI 2.1a gold-plated (HDCP 2.2/2.3, CEC, Deep Color 12-bit, xvYCC, MHL 3.0)
• USB: 1 front-facing USB 2.0 port, 3 USB 3.0 ports
• Audio outputs:
  • Analog RCA
  • Gold-plated digital coaxial
  • Optical S/PDIF (TOSlink)
• Network: Gigabit Ethernet, dual-band Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth
• Other: Infrared (IR) input, power button, power indicator, LED display

Supported Video Formats

• Codecs:
  • HEVC / H.265 / x265 (Main10 Level 6.1 High, 4K 60p)
  • AV1 (8K 60p)
  • AVC / H.264 / x264
  • MPEG, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, VC-1
  • FLV, XVID, DIVX, RealVideo, VP9
• Containers: UHD ISO, BD ISO, BDMV, MKV, TS, M2TS, VOB, AVI, MP4, etc.
• Dolby Vision: Profiles P5, P7 MEL, P7 FEL, P8
• Widevine L1

Audio

• Codecs:
  • Dolby (Digital / Digital Plus / TrueHD / Atmos)
  • DTS (HD MA / HD HRA / X / X Pro)
  • LPCM, PCM, AAC, MP3, FLAC
• SACD / DSD: ISO, DFF, DSF (stereo and multichannel)
• Multichannel audio: 2.0 / 5.1 / 7.1
• Audiophile formats up to 32-bit / 384 kHz

System and Software

• Operating System (OS): Linux + Android 11
• File systems: FAT32, EXT2/3/4, NTFS, exFAT, HFS/HFS+, BTRFS
• Subtitles: SRT, SUB, SSA/ASS, VobSub, SMI, PGS, DVBSUB

Physical Characteristics

• Dimensions: 43 × 11 × 34 cm
• Weight: 9 kg
• Power supply: 100-240 V AC
• Power consumption: 42 W maximum, 39 W typical, 9 W high standby, 0.02 W low standby