4k UHD players discussion thread

[86technie]

whats a good place to shop for the transformer?

if dont wanna use transformers, what is a good model to go for?

SLT,

Samsung, LG. $499
Oppo is near $1k
If not Xbox One X $699.

However using Xbox issue is only the crumble some interface.

https://www.whathifi.com/microsoft/xbox-one-x/review

SG is limited with 4K UHD Player choices, Panasonic and Sony
are not bringing in their player.

 

[Asakura]

thanks both. i was probably half aslp posting it. i meant to ask how to choose what transformer to use for the sony x800

 

[86technie]

thanks both. i was probably half aslp posting it. i meant to ask how to choose what transformer to use for the sony x800

First understand the power rating for X800 which is 15 watts.
Next use this calculator to understand the right step down
transformer wattage.

https://www.tortech.com.au/choosingrightstepdown

In the case of 15 watts, so you be looking at 100 watts.
Hope this helps.

 

[Asakura]

great. thanks

 

[paulwcc]

Which one to buy

Howdy all,

I cannot make decision on which one to get and hope members here can give me some advise. I am currently looking at 2 local players.

1. XBOX ONE X @ 699 (Can get cheaper elsewhere)

2. SAMSUNG UBDM9500 @ 599 (2nd generation player)

I do gaming but on PC. Most of the games available both on XBOX and PC. But XBOX ONE can do 4k & HDR but not on PC.

I believe a dedicated player will do better picture and sound quality than a gaming console cum player.

But the price different is not much. This is where I cannot make up my mind. Both are good hardware.

Thanks!

 

[86technie]

Howdy all,

I cannot make decision on which one to get and hope members here can give me some advise. I am currently looking at 2 local players.

1. XBOX ONE X @ 699 (Can get cheaper elsewhere)

2. SAMSUNG UBDM9500 @ 599 (2nd generation player)

I do gaming but on PC. Most of the games available both on XBOX and PC. But XBOX ONE can do 4k & HDR but not on PC.

I believe a dedicated player will do better picture and sound quality than a gaming console cum player.

But the price different is not much. This is where I cannot make up my mind. Both are good hardware.

Thanks!

https://www.whathifi.com/microsoft/xbox-one-x/review

https://www.whathifi.com/samsung/ubd-m9000/review

One more local 4K UHD player LG $599

https://www.whathifi.com/lg/up970/review

Issue with Xbox X as an 4K UHD player is the chucky interface.
You have to wait for the console to startup, load the disc
before you can watch.

As for dedicated UHD Blu ray, the startup is fast so you can load
the disc straight away and of cuz the interface is much simpler than Xbox.
However if you only got to choose one than get the Xbox X since
you are gaming and watching movie.

Unless you are just solely watching movie than get a dedicated UHD player.
Price for Xbox One X is $699 as it is rather new but you can look around in game shop check their prices.

Hope this helps.

 

[skpuppy]

First understand the power rating for X800 which is 15 watts.
Next use this calculator to understand the right step down
transformer wattage.

https://www.tortech.com.au/choosingrightstepdown

In the case of 15 watts, so you be looking at 100 watts.
Hope this helps.

Wow! Super lucky! I nearly chose the 60W transformer. Lucky the Sim Lim tower uncle told me bluray should use 120W. Phew!!!

 

[petetherock]

I am using a 30W travel version which fits nicely between my wall plug and the power cable. No issues at all.

 

[petetherock]

List of DTS X titles:
http://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=257742

List of Atmos titles:
http://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=248132

UHD discs with Atmos or DTS-X
http://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=276065

 

[86technie]

Sony have a new 4K UHD Player but coming summertime.

https://www.sony.co.uk/electronics/blu-ray-disc-players/ubp-x700

Take note this model you may not need to worry about voltage.
Since the adapter is a step down transformer type found
in models like BDP-S6700 and etc.

This model have support for HDR10 as well as Dolby Vision.

 

[cfarnell]

Looking at getting the Oppo 205 but it doesn't appear to be readily available ?

Are there any stores in SGP that carry or do I need to order from overseas (is that safe ? expensive ?)

Thanks

 

[petetherock]

Google for Sound Affairs, they are the new dealers for Oppo SG.

 

[86technie]

Looking at getting the Oppo 205 but it doesn't appear to be readily available ?

Are there any stores in SGP that carry or do I need to order from overseas (is that safe ? expensive ?)

Thanks

Oppo can be really expensive for local sets.
Can check with Adelphi.
The main issue with players from overseas is the voltage.

If US is 120V than you need a stepdown transformer.

 

[petetherock]

The 205 has a voltage switch.. no transformer needed.

 

[wira]

https://www.whathifi.com/microsoft/xbox-one-x/review

https://www.whathifi.com/samsung/ubd-m9000/review

One more local 4K UHD player LG $599

https://www.whathifi.com/lg/up970/review

Issue with Xbox X as an 4K UHD player is the chucky interface.
You have to wait for the console to startup, load the disc
before you can watch.

As for dedicated UHD Blu ray, the startup is fast so you can load
the disc straight away and of cuz the interface is much simpler than Xbox.
However if you only got to choose one than get the Xbox X since
you are gaming and watching movie.

Unless you are just solely watching movie than get a dedicated UHD player.
Price for Xbox One X is $699 as it is rather new but you can look around in game shop check their prices.

Hope this helps.

Can i check what about xbox one S ? It's also good enough to play UHD blu rays right ?
think its cheapest player now..can get for $300 now.

 

[Cheapgadgethunt]

Why my samsung 4k blu ray player cannot read certain region disc player?

 

[86technie]

Why my samsung 4k blu ray player cannot read certain region disc player?

Where did you buy from?
Local or online?
Local sets usually is region A only.

Region B and C is cannot but some blu ray disc
have all region so shouldn't be any issues.
Unless you are talking about DVD than DVD region
is different from blu ray.

DVD is strictly NTSC 3 for local, US is NTSC and etc.
I know some buy blu ray player but play DVD.

 

[JX1983]

Hi anyone can advise me which is a reasonable 4K blu ray player set to pair with my Samsung mu7000 and K950 soundbar?
Is $200 enough to get 1 in SG or better off to get 1 from Amazon? Totally no idea on what spec to get for the player. Thanks..

 

[iamnothing]

Looking at getting the Oppo 205 but it doesn't appear to be readily available ?

Are there any stores in SGP that carry or do I need to order from overseas (is that safe ? expensive ?)

Thanks

I just got it from sound affairs a few days ago

Still got stock

 

[petetherock]

Hi anyone can advise me which is a reasonable 4K blu ray player set to pair with my Samsung mu7000 and K950 soundbar?
Is $200 enough to get 1 in SG or better off to get 1 from Amazon? Totally no idea on what spec to get for the player. Thanks..

http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/e...-4k-disc-player-model-ubd-8500-a-5771060.html