As a reminder, the range of R_volution multimedia players distributed in France by HD Land, offers an experience close to that of the Zappiti players and the eponymous application, signed by the company of the same name which ceased its activities recently.
R_volution PlayerPro 8K Signature Edition, what developments compared PlayerPro 8K££££
To summarize, the R_volution PlayerPro 8K Signature Edition takes all the specifications of the PlayerPro 8K with however some significant differences. First of all, the presence of a professional type coaxial connector, high-quality capacitors, damped hard disk slots, a shielded master clock and power supply… In short, there are many improvements in terms of components for a magnified audio-video result.
R_volution PlayerPro 8K Signature Edition, main specifications££££
For the rest, we find a dual slot for 3.5'' 32TB Sata hard drives for a total storage capacity of 64TB at the time of writing. We also find a sophisticated linear power supply based on a massive toroidal transformer and a 24 MHz TCXO competition internal clock (perfect multiple of 48 kHz for audio and 24 Hz for video). Thus, the image and sound qualities are favorably affected.
R_volution PlayerPro 8K Signature Edition and R_video, 100% digital audio-video experience££££
The R_volution PlayerPro 8K Signature Edition therefore offers the possibility of storing the "rips" of its film/series or music discs on HDD or on the R_volution [abc]Nas[/abc] films/series or music on the hard disk(s) of the player or on the R_volution [abc]Nas[/abc] (network video server, see photo below), to then enjoy them in a completely digital way using a dedicated application, R_video. The latter, graphically superb with animated backgrounds, offers the film poster, all the associated technical information, its distribution, etc. The application also allows you to browse your library of titles via various filters (title, actor, director, categories, release date, length, etc.), to automatically group and manage sagas (Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Game of Thrones, etc.), to launch a trailer, etc. All with unprecedented speed.
In terms of image quality, the R_volution PlayerPro 8K Signature Edition is equipped with the ultimate in technology. Its new Amlogic S928X-K/J SoC, based on a Quad Core ARM A55 processor clocked at 2 GHz + a Quad Core ARM A76 chip clocked at 1.9 GHz + an additional core dedicated to system needs, offers enormous raw power, approximately twice that of the Realtek RTD1619DR embedded in the R_volution PlayerOne.
The R_volution PlayerPro 8K Signature Edition is therefore perfectly equipped to handle an [abc]Ultra HD[/abc] [abc]8K[/abc] 60 Hz signal up to [abc]HDR Dolby Vision[/abc]. In addition, [abc]AV1[/abc] compatibility allows you to enjoy the appropriate content available on YouTube. Of course, the [abc]HDR10[/abc], [abc]HDR10+[/abc] are in place and 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 to [abc]HDR[/abc], and vice versa, offers a new image improvement. An [abc]Upscaling[/abc] [abc]Ultra HD[/abc] [abc]8K[/abc] is also present. It is also worth mentioning the support for [abc]DTS:X Pro[/abc] and [abc]Dolby Atmos[/abc] plus audio decoding of all the main sound processes ([abc]Flac[/abc], AC-4, HE-AAC, [abc]AAC[/abc], [abc]MP3[/abc], [abc]AIFF[/abc], [abc]Wav[/abc] multichannel… which can all be converted on the fly to [abc]PCM[/abc] 5.1/7.1 via the Dolby MS12 process).
R_volution PlayerPro 8K Signature Edition, multiroom experience££££
Good news, in the presence of several R_volution players, the R_Share function allows a multiroom configuration to enjoy content in several rooms of a home. While it is possible to stream up to four [abc]1080p[/abc] quality signals simultaneously, [abc]streaming[/abc] is limited to two streams in 4K Ultra HD quality and one in 8K. And to top it all off, the upcoming R_Sync feature will seamlessly and automatically sync content between players to resume playback exactly where you left off as you move from room to room.
R_volution PlayerPro 8K Signature Edition, the connectivity££££
Before returning in more detail, later, to the characteristics of the R_volution multimedia player, a visual of its rear face informs us about its connectivity: an [abc]HDMI[/abc] CEC 2.1a output, an [abc]optical[/abc] output, two [abc]USB[/abc] ports (one 2.0 plus one 3.0) and an [abc]Ethernet[/abc] port. Namely, the R_volution PlayerOne 8K Signature Edition is marketed with an IR remote to control it even if it is hidden in a piece of furniture, and QMS (Quick Media Switching) technology is included to avoid, on a compatible broadcaster, black screens when changing sources.
R_video, better than the Zappiti reference?££££
For the rest, all the great functions popularized by the Zappiti application in recent years are available with the R_video application (available at the price of €5.99/month or €50/year, free for owners of an R_volution player): downloading subtitles, pictograms of all kinds to define and label content, posters of films signed R_video (the R_volution database has around 18,000 posters at the time of writing), parental control, customization of the user interface, reading of a film soundtrack while browsing, management of 24 Hz and 23.976 Hz signals…
R_video, Dune player support in sight££££
After developing support for Zappiti players (see our news R_video: application compatible with Zappiti players), the developers of the R_video application are working hard on compatibility with Dune players.
Available immediately. Recommended price: 2,599 euros.
Reminder of the key features of the R_volution PlayerPro 8K Signature Edition:
• Type: Multimedia player
• Processor: Amlogic S928X-K/J (Quad Core ARM A55 at 2.0 GHz + Quad Core ARM A76 clocked at 1.9 GHz + additional core for system needs
• Ram memory: 4 GB
• Storage memory: 32 GB
• Cache memory: 1 MB
• Codec compatibility(s): AC3, [abc]DTS:X Pro[/abc], Mpeg, [abc]AAC[/abc], HEAAC, LPCM, [abc]Alac[/abc], AIFF, [abc]Wav[/abc], [abc]MQA[/abc], VSELP, [abc]Flac[/abc], APE, Ogg/Vorbis (up to 192 kHz/24 bits), [abc]HEVC[/abc], [abc]VP9[/abc], Iso 3D [abc]BD[/abc], Iso BD, BDMV, MKV, M4A, Mpeg-TS, Mpeg-PS, [abc]M2TS[/abc], [abc]Vob[/abc], [abc]AVI[/abc], Mov [abc]MP4[/abc], QT, [abc]WMV[/abc], Iso DVD, Video [abc]TS[/abc], [abc]SACD[/abc] Iso, [abc]AVC-HD[/abc]
• Compatibility [abc]DSD[/abc]: yes
• Certification [abc]Hi-Res Audio[/abc]: yes
• Input(s): 3 ports [abc]USB[/abc] (three 3.0 including one Low Noise) and 1 [abc]Ethernet[/abc] port.
• Output(s): 1 [abc]HDMI[/abc] CEC 2.1a output, 1 [abc]optical[/abc] output, 1 professional [abc]coaxial[/abc] output, 1 stereo [abc]RCA[/abc] output
• Gapless function: yes
• Other(s): [abc]Upscaling[/abc] [abc]Ultra HD[/abc]/[abc]8K[/abc], full auto-framerate function (frequencies 23.976/24/50/59.94/60 Hz), Widevine L1 DRM, dual 3.5'' Sata HDD rack
• Multiroom function: R_Share
• Rec2020 compatibility: yes
• [abc]HDR10[/abc] compatibility
• [abc]HDR Dolby Vision[/abc] compatibility
• [abc]HDR10+[/abc] compatibility
• [abc]Dolby Atmos[/abc] compatibility
• Connectivity: [abc]Wi-Fi[/abc] 6 Dual Band, [abc]Bluetooth[/abc] 5.2
• Application: R_Video
• [abc]UPnP[/abc] ([abc]DLNA[/abc]) gateway function: yes
• Consumption (On/Standby): 39 W/0.02 W
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 43 x 11 x 34 cm
• Weight: 10 kg
