Before going further in our spotlight on the Zidoo UHD8000, it is worth remembering that the Zidoo UHD5000 Pro remains in the catalog. This is also the case for all the references in the current range, namely the Ziddo Z9X Pro, Zidoo Z20 Pro and Zidoo Z2000 Pro.
Ziddo UHD8000, what developments compared to the Zidoo Z3000 Pro?££££
To summarize, the Zidoo UHD8000 player includes all of the specifications of the Zidoo Z3000 Pro. However, in view of its price, there are many developments, first and foremost a Hi-Fi format (43 x 31.2 x 8 cm). We should also mention a rack kit provided allowing the integration of a UHD8000 into a specific support/cabinet. But if the form evolves, it is above all the substance which is remarkable with the presence of two transformers (SMPS + toroidal) to manage the analog video and audio circuits separately, guaranteeing reference image and sound quality.
As the title of this news indicates, the Ziddo UHD8000 is an audiophile media/network player. Judge for yourself: reinforced metal case, latest generation ESS Saber ES9069Q 32-bit Dac associated with an XMOS chip and a double crystal oscillator, Nichicon, Wima and Elna capacitors, four OP-amps, not forgetting components carefully sorted by the brand for their performance. Thus, the Zidoo UHD8000 is compatible with [abc]PCM[/abc] 768 kHz/32 bits and DSD 512 (22.4 MHz) and it can be used as an external Dac or stereo pre-amplifier in conjunction with a power amp. [abc]Hi-Res Audio[/abc] certification is required.
Of course, the Zidoo UHD8000's connectivity is in unison with an additional XLR stereo output. Likewise, the Zidoo UHD8000 has a dual 3.5" Sata 3.0 HDD bay. Finally, the UHD8000 is the only model in the new Zidoo range equipped with the network player functionality with native integration of the applications Amazon Music, Deezer, Qobuz, Tidal Connect, Amazon Music… [abc]webradios[/abc] (TuneIn) are also included and content control is possible directly via the Zidoo Controller APP application available free of charge for iOS and Android devices, in plus the Music Player interface of the Zidoo player of course.
Zidoo UHD8000, 100% dematerialized audio-video experience ££££
For the rest, we find a new Amlogic S928X-K quintuple-core ARM SoC (64-bit architecture), based on a Quad Core ARM-A55 processor associated with a Quad Core ARM-A76 chip plus an additional core dedicated to the needs of the system, offers enormous power The latter is supported by 8 GB of Ram memory, 64 GB of flash memory and the ARM Mali-G57 MC2 graphics chip. Finally, video processing benefits from an AI (artificial intelligence) module to magnify the rendering on the screen.
The Zidoo UHD8000 is therefore perfectly equipped to handle a [abc]Ultra HD[/abc] [abc]8K[/abc] 60 Hz signal up to [abc]HDR Dolby Vision[/abc]. In addition, ASV2, ASV3, [abc]AV1[/abc] and [abc]VP9[/abc] compatibility allows you to enjoy suitable content. Same for reading [abc]Iso[/abc] [abc]Blu-Ray[/abc], [abc]BD 3D[/abc], BDMV and [abc]4K[/abc] [abc]Ultra HD files Blu-Ray[/abc]. Of course, [abc]HDR10[/abc] and [abc]HDR10+[/abc] are required. Just like the VS10 mode (exclusive algorithm developed by Dolby Laboratories for 12-bit processing of HDR signals) which can be activated on demand on [abc]SDR[/abc] signals to convert them into [abc]HDR[/abc], and vice versa. Also worth noting is the support for [abc]DTS:X[/abc] and [abc]Dolby Atmos[/abc] for audio decoding of all major sound processes.
Also, the vast majority of subtitle formats are accepted (the latter can be easily personalized: size, color, font, etc.) and the Auto Frame Rate Switching function offers a display that is perfectly faithful to the source , up to 23.976 frames per second, a vestige of the [abc]NTSC[/abc].
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Zidoo UHD8000, connectivity and finishing££££
The Zidoo UHD8000's connectivity includes an [abc]HDMI[/abc] CEC 2.1a output, an audio HDMI, an [abc]optical[/ abc], one [abc]coaxial[/abc] output, one stereo [abc]RCA[/abc], one stereo [abc]XLR[/abc], three [abc]USB[/abc] 3.0 ports, one [abc]USB[/abc] 2.0, two Sata 3.0 ports, one RS-232C jack and one [abc]Ethernet[/abc] port. Namely, control via [abc]IP[/abc] or Control4 of the Zidoo UHD8000 Pro is possible and an [abc]LED[/abc] display is present on the side of the aluminum front.
Zidoo UHD8000, user interface££££
The operating system runs Android 11 and the Home Theater 4.0 interface is still available. This manages the indexing of a library of film/series files through the covers, technical or team information (casting, director, summary, etc.) retrieved from the Cloud. Important, this data can be saved locally, in the player's memory or on an [abc]USB[/abc] key, to be available even without an internet connection. Creating collections to group a film saga or several seasons of series is super practical. This is also the case for filtering your content in alphabetical order, by genre, etc. For those who are more undecided, the Pop-Corn mode chooses a title for you to watch…
And for the most music lovers, the Zidoo UHD8000 multimedia player offers the dedicated Music Player 8.0 interface which is responsible for searching the Cloud for album covers and appropriate information to associate them with your content. The ergonomics of Music Player 8.0, in addition to filters of all kinds (artists, sampling rate, etc.), offers a gain adjustment and a [abc]Gapless[/abc] mode. A wide range of files is accepted, from [abc]Flac[/abc] or [abc]DSD[/abc] to [abc]Alac[/abc], [abc]Wav[/abc], the [abc]APE[/abc] up to the Iso CD [abc]DTS[/abc] or Iso [abc]SACD[/abc].
It goes without saying but it is worth remembering that the Zidoo UHD8000 player has the [abc]UPnP[/abc] ([abc]DLNA[/abc]) audio gateway function and [abc] compatibility ]Wi-Fi[/abc] 6 Dual Band and [abc]Bluetooth[/abc] 5.2.
Immediate availability. Indicative prices: 1,399 euros.
Reminder of the key characteristics of the Zidoo UHD8000:
• Type: Multimedia/network player
• Processor: Amlogic S928X-K (Quad Core ARM-A55 + Quad Core ARM-A76 + additional core for system requirements)
• Converter: 32-bit Dac ESS Saber ES9069Q
• Transformer: dual (SMPS + toroidal)
• Ram memory: 8 GB
• Storage memory: 64 GB
• Codec(s) compatibility: [abc]Flac[/abc], [abc]Alac[/abc], [abc]Wav[/abc] (PCM 768 kHz/32 bits) , [abc]APE[/abc], Iso CD [abc]DTS[/abc] or Iso [abc]SACD[/abc], [abc]AV1[/abc]/[abc]VP9[/abc]/[ abc]HEVC[/abc]/AVS3/AVS, [abc]MKV[/abc], [abc]TS[/abc], [abc]MP4[/abc], [abc]M2TS[/abc], [abc] ]XVID[/abc], [abc]Iso[/abc] [abc]Blu-Ray[/abc], [abc]BD 3D[/abc], BDMV and [abc]4K[/abc] [abc]Ultra HD Blu-Ray[/abc]
• Compatibility of music service(s): Amazon Music, Deezer, Qobuz, Tidal Connect, Amazon Music…
• Compatibility [abc]DSD[ /abc]: yes (DSD 22.4 Mhz)
• Certification [abc]Hi-Res Audio[/abc]: yes
• Input(s): 1 port [abc]USB[/abc] ] 2.0, 2 [abc]USB[/abc] 3.0 ports, 2 Sata 3.0 bays for 3.5" HDD, 1 RS232C and 1 [abc]Ethernet[/abc] port.
• Output(s): 1 [abc]HDMI[/abc] CEC 2.1a output, 1 HDMI audio, 1 [abc]optical[/abc] output, 1 [abc]coaxial[/abc] output, 1 [abc]RCA[/abc] output stereo, 1 output [abc]XLR[/abc] stereo
• Gapless function: yes
• Other(s): full auto-framerate function (frequencies 23.976/24/50/59.94/60 Hz)
• Rec2020 compatibility: yes
• Functions [abc]HDR10[/abc]
• Function [abc]HDR Dolby Vision[/abc]
• Function [abc] Dolby Atmos[/abc]
• Function [abc]Wi-Fi[/abc] 6
• Function [abc]Bluetooth[/abc] 5.2
• Application: Home Theater 4.0, Music Player 8.0
• Gateway function [abc]UPnP[/abc] ([abc]DLNA[/abc]): yes
• Anti-vibration chassis: yes
• External Dac function: yes
• Dimensions (L x D x H): 430 x 312 x 80 mm
• Weight: 5.9 kg