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Panasonic DP-UB9000 4K Blu-Ray Player - $1259.10 Delivered (RRP $1799; Last Sold $1399) @ RIO Sound and Vision

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Panasonic DP-UB9000 4K Blu-Ray Player - $1259.10 Delivered (RRP $1799; Last Sold $1399) @ RIO Sound and Vision
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Store RepFunkyDan on 04/11/2019 - 13:03 rio.com.au (878 clicks)
Last edited 04/11/2019 - 13:12 by 1 other user
HALLOWEEN

The winner of the EISA Award for "Best Product High-End UHD Bluray Player 2018/2019", The Panasonic DP-UB9000 4K Player is at an INCREDIBLE price of only $1,259.10 at RIO!

As part of our Halloween Sale, which has now been extended until the 6th of November, you can grab this player at a really hot price! You won't find it cheaper anywhere else, so if you've had your eye on it now is the time to get your hands on one.

It's only for a very limited time so don't miss this unbelievable deal!

Simply use the code "HALLOWEEN" at the checkout to apply your 10% discount on this or any other product on our website.

Features:
High Quality Picture
• Ultra HD Blu-ray Playback (4K/HDR)
• New HCX (Hollywood Cinema Experience) Processor for Ultra HD Blu-ray
• HDR Optimizer
• Supports HDR10+/Dolby Vision™ dynamic metadata technology*1
• Ultra HD Premium
• 4K High Precision Chroma Processor
• 4K VOD (Netflix / YouTube)
• 4K Direct Chroma Upscaling
• 4K 60p/50p/4:4:4 Output
• HDR Optimizer
• FULL HD 3D Blu-ray Disc™ Playback
• Picture Type Presets
• Deep Colour / x.v. Colour High Quality Sound

High Quality Sound
• 7.1ch Analogue Audio Output (Gold Plated)
• 2ch Analog Audio Output (XLR/RCA)
• Dedicated Audio Power Supply
• Analogue Audio Circuit
• TWIN HDMI PURE AV (Twin Isolated Output)
• High Clarity Sound Premium
• HDMI Low Clock Jitter Process
• Digital Tube Sound with Up-sampling
• High-resolution Audio Playback (DSD(11.2MHz/2.8MHz/5.6MHz), ALAC, FLAC, WAV, AIFF)
• 192kHz/96kHz Surround Re-master
• Dolby Digital / True HD
• Dolby Digital Plus
• DTS-HD Master Audio / DTS-HD High Resolution Audio

Input/Output
• 2 x HDMI Output
• 1x Optical Output
• Wireless LAN Built-in (802.11a/b/g/n/ac)
• LAN (Ethernet) Terminal
• 2 x USB Playback (Front USB 2.0 & Rear USB 3.0)
• 2ch Analog Audio Output (XLR/RCA)
• 7.1ch Analogue Audio Output (Gold Plated)

Can't afford to buy outright but want the product now? No problem at all! We have ZipPay available online now so you can have your player now and pay for it later!

Don't forget to check out some more unbelievable deals on our website today before the sale expires on the 6th of November!

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  • Dimz on 04/11/2019 - 13:06
    +6

    I can't tell if this is actually a bargain or not.

    • G77 on 04/11/2019 - 13:06
      +2

      It is.

      • spackbace on 04/11/2019 - 13:20

        Surely the average Joe would be more than happy with the UB820? for half the price

        • Mobe1969 on 04/11/2019 - 13:48
          +3

          The 820 is also available there with that Halloween coupon as well, so $569 - 10%.

          The 9000 is a heavier duty / better quality version of the 820. Particularly the optical drive is heavier / weighted for better dampling. It has one other setting in it that isn't in the 820 (a 350Lm projector setting). It has some analog stuff in it as well, for anyone that matters to also.

          • Simon Wright on 04/11/2019 - 14:23
            +3

            @Mobe1969: Pro tip: if you have an AVR or any other existing surround sound speaker system that connects over HDMI, all "analog stuff" in the Panasonic serves no purpose.

            And that should cover 100% of people—because if you can justify spending this much on a UB9000 just to play 4K movies, you can justify spending an appropriate amount of money on an AVR or pre-processor. There's literally no rational edge case for when this device could ever make sense.

            • Mobe1969 on 05/11/2019 - 12:23

              @Simon Wright: I don't disagree with that on the analog side. It is a waste of space. Especially only being 7.1 in an atmos world.

              The build quality however and disc mechanism is very good. And having a good optical mechanism is to me worth it, given 99% of my viewing is disc based.

              These are more once or twice a generation type players, like the pioneer elites or oppos.

              • Simon Wright on 05/11/2019 - 17:45

                @Mobe1969: The actual disc mechanism (the stuff that actually handles the disc after it has been ingested into the unit) will be identical across all Panasonic models. Adding extra thickness, weight or exotic materials to the tray loading mechanism has no bearing on anything that matters once the lights are switched off.

                Given the relentless pace of change, buying any digital source device on the back of longevity is folly.

  • StevieRay on 04/11/2019 - 13:08
    +4

    That's a scary price!

  • Nitrous on 04/11/2019 - 13:11
    +9

    Apologies, but what is the benefit of this player over, say an Xbox One X?

    • cristtos on 04/11/2019 - 13:13

      I was about to ask the same question…

    • Leighman on 04/11/2019 - 13:14
      +15

      "Which I could also afford"

    • supafly on 04/11/2019 - 13:14
      +1

      Check out the features in the OP :). If you're asking, then the Xbox One X is likely sufficient for your needs.

    • Merlict on 04/11/2019 - 13:14
      +6

      What advantages does this player have over, say, a train? Which I could also afford.

      • 9674784 on 04/11/2019 - 13:41
        +15

        Trains run on standard tracks.

        This player can run Atmos tracks.

    • Simon Wright on 04/11/2019 - 14:11
      +2

      Unless your favourite movie is test patterns encoded with settings rarely (if ever) found in commercial titles, not much. The only missing feature of note is Dolby Vision, which vanishingly few titles have. (And it may even be added to the XB1 in a future software update as that limitation is entirely in software.)

      Compared to much less expensive Panasonic 4K Blu-ray players, nothing at all.

      Some people might point to superior analog circuitry in the UB9000, but unless you connect it incorrectly, it literally does nothing. If you can afford a $1300 disc spinner, you can afford a to have the superior analog conversion on the other end of the HDMI cable. (If you care about audio quality and are forced to spend money, spend it on something that has an objectively significant impact on sound—like acoustic treatment, or better front speakers, or an AV receiver with Dirac Live or Audyssey XT32.)

  • AussieZed on 04/11/2019 - 13:12
    +1

    I love how this is $1200 and has a 5 cent LED display at the front that looks like it's from a 30-year-old VCR. In fact the entire player resembles the earliest DVD players from the late 90s.

    • cristtos on 04/11/2019 - 13:17

      retro?

    • Merlict on 04/11/2019 - 13:22

      If it ain't broke don't fix it I guess.

      They tend not to change the looks of hifi / media stuff so it all matches in a cabinet.

    • plmko on 04/11/2019 - 14:05
      +2

      Electronics used to power and run a complicated screen setup cause interference with analogue equipment. They also create heat and is distracting in a dedicated theatre setup.

      What do you think a metal box should look like, interesting to hear to your opinion.

  • plmko on 04/11/2019 - 13:14

    Wow that's some strong specs

  • batrarobin on 04/11/2019 - 13:14
    -2

    Who uses these players these days?

    • pharcyde on 04/11/2019 - 13:20
      +2

      Media enthusiasts? Duh..

    • scuderiarmani on 04/11/2019 - 13:50

      Took a while but someone finally bought up that old joke

    • Store RepFunkyDan @ Rio Sound & Vision on 04/11/2019 - 16:02

      You'd be surprised by how popular these players and the like are :)

    • Jackson on 05/11/2019 - 08:44
      -2

      Over-compensators

  • PvsNP on 04/11/2019 - 13:26

    So it's sort of like a player and AVR in one.

    • alvian on 04/11/2019 - 13:38
      +1

      No, the player has no amp section. It is a player and DAC in one.

      • Simon Wright on 04/11/2019 - 14:14

        So it's a player and bunch of useless circuits in one.

  • Ringu on 04/11/2019 - 13:49

    How different is this to DMP-UB900? Is the UB900 still good enough?

    • scuderiarmani on 04/11/2019 - 13:51

      I remember seeing those on clearance, do they have hdr10 and Dolby Vision? Can't recall. That's probably the biggest difference if not.

      • Ringu on 04/11/2019 - 13:54

        It does have hdr, I think dolby vision too, yeah

        • scuderiarmani on 04/11/2019 - 13:58

          Were they added in an update?

          • Ringu on 04/11/2019 - 14:04

            @scuderiarmani: I know hdr / hdr 10 were added in an update, can't remember 100% about dolby vision

            • scuderiarmani on 04/11/2019 - 14:11

              @Ringu: If that's the case, and frankly even if not, I wouldn't bother upgrading. Many discs don't even have it anyway.

  • scuderiarmani on 04/11/2019 - 13:52

    Awesome price, I recently went the 820. Probably can't justify this regardless of my other gear. I've given up on physical audio so probably not overly necessary.

  • BiG BoY on 04/11/2019 - 13:56
    -4

    what a waste of money no movie is worth watching for this much $$$

  • solidussnake on 04/11/2019 - 14:03
    -2

    Dreaming if people spend more on a 4k player than a tv.

    • scuderiarmani on 04/11/2019 - 14:10

      You wouldn't buy this and pair it with a $500 yumcha tv… Probably not the target audience.

      Nothing wrong with pairing this with a X9500 or Q8… Even more so if you have separate quality speakers too.

      • Simon Wright on 04/11/2019 - 14:34
        +3

        If you already have separate quality speakers then you already have an HDMI-connected AVR or pre-processor. In which case the analog circuits in this overpriced Panasonic will serve no purpose and it will perform identically to players that cost less then half the price.

        There's no plausible scenario where using the analog outputs on a 4K Blu-ray player makes sense. Sure you can dream up comically implausible scenarios like a person who has a premier 4K TV but only has an old all-analog surround receiver. That person would be better off buying a new AVR and a cheaper 4K Blu-ray.

        This Panasonic doesn't even play SACD or DVD-Audio, so it's not even particularly versatile as an audio disc player.

        • scuderiarmani on 04/11/2019 - 14:56
          +1

          More the combination that if you have the high end hardware you'll match if with other high quality components.

          It's obviously not meant for those who are happy with streaming on a budget TV.

          • Simon Wright on 04/11/2019 - 20:38

            @scuderiarmani: If by "high quality" you mean luxury appearance, I'd agree.

            If by "high quality" you mean superior audio performance out of the HDMI socket (which is how literally everyone will connect it up) then that's just factually incorrect. A bit-streamed (or lossless PCM) audio signal will sound exactly the same on any player.

            • scuderiarmani on 04/11/2019 - 20:52

              @Simon Wright: Not just about audio, the PQ side of this unit, that's also a big factor in a higher end player too.

              • Simon Wright on 05/11/2019 - 17:57

                @scuderiarmani: The most optimistic picture quality differences won't justify the $1000+ premium over a more rationally priced unit. You'd be far better off spending $1000 more on your next TV, or $1000 more on your next speakers/sub.

                Really though, ixcluding some budget devices, the picture quality differences between any such player is marginal. A high-end player might do a better job at de-interlacing a 480i or 576i picture from an old DVD. It might also do a better job upscaling to 4K… though probably no better than the upscaling built in to many 4K TVs. But for >99% of commercial Blu-ray and 4K Blu-ray discs, the difference will be somewhere between zero and barely noticeable in a tightly scrutinised A/B comparison.

                • scuderiarmani on 05/11/2019 - 19:18

                  @Simon Wright: I agree it's marginal, but for audio and videophiles money isn't an issue. That's who this is aimed at.

                  They've already got the premium TV, they've even got premium wiring…. What's a premium player when you've spent $1000s on cabling.

  • somm on 04/11/2019 - 14:05

    Anyone know when the ub450 is coming out in Australia?

  • gimme on 04/11/2019 - 14:07

    I'm sure this is great for someone a lot more discerning than I am but yeah nah.

  • Damonator84 on 04/11/2019 - 14:25
    -8

    Only 10% off? And stating the overpriced RRP to market it as a bargain, no thanks.

    • Store RepFunkyDan @ Rio Sound & Vision on 04/11/2019 - 16:00
      +1

      This is a further 10% off an already reduced price. I have stated the last sold price as to not try and make it bigger than what it is, and have included the RRP as some people do like to see what that is as well.
      This is definitely a bargain for the product… you don't see it anywhere else for less than $1495 that's for sure :)

  • Michaelz101 on 04/11/2019 - 14:33
    -5

    doesnt the xbox one x play 4k blu ray? and for only $459?

  • krish955 on 04/11/2019 - 14:36
    +1

    No Atmos & e-arc suuport? Not future proof enough

    • scuderiarmani on 04/11/2019 - 14:53

      Of course it supports Atmos

    • Store RepFunkyDan @ Rio Sound & Vision on 04/11/2019 - 16:07
      +1

      Definitely supports Atmos :)

      • krish955 on 04/11/2019 - 16:15

        Doesn't say it in the listing under the spec so thought it doesn't. Also, no e-arc for that price is also a stopper. At least for me.

        • hen dawg on 04/11/2019 - 17:36

          Does it need it? Doesn't TV just need to feed signal into receiver for that?

          • krish955 on 04/11/2019 - 19:08

            @hen dawg: I believe it does need at both ends so it can trasmit uncompressed data

  • chingy213 on 04/11/2019 - 17:06

    I want to see a side by side of an xbox one s and this super expensive bluray player showing a 4k movie!

    • scuderiarmani on 04/11/2019 - 20:53
      +1

      Plenty of Youtube videos comparing players to the Xbox, though they'll also be limited by Youtube's compression.

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