Reavon
France
About Reavon
Reavon is a premium Ultra HD Blu-ray player manufacturer owned by Paris-based French company Groupe Archisoft, founded by Jacques Bensahkoun who also created the successful Zappiti media players brand. Established as a specialized division of Groupe Archisoft (a consumer electronics company with 30 years of experience in selling music and video discs and AV equipment), Reavon was created specifically to fill the gap left by OPPO Digital's exit from the market in 2018, focusing exclusively on building high-end disc players for discerning enthusiast customers. The company launched in 2021 with two flagship models: the UBR-X100 (€800/$799) and UBR-X200 (€1,600/$1,699), both designed as universal 4K UHD Blu-ray players compatible with Dolby Vision, SACD, DVD-Audio, and 3D Blu-ray formats. Engineered and designed entirely by Groupe Archisoft with production capabilities in Asia, Reavon's products are positioned as premium 'universal disc players' that prioritize Ultra HD Blu-ray playback while supporting a comprehensive range of optical disc formats. The company's design philosophy emphasizes creating original, from-scratch engineered products rather than OEM solutions, leveraging Archisoft's decades of experience in media player development and software optimization. Reavon players are designed to serve the high-end home cinema market with features like advanced video processing, audiophile-grade DACs, and comprehensive format support, maintaining the premium positioning that characterized OPPO's former market segment while offering modern Ultra HD and HDR capabilities for today's discerning home theater enthusiasts.
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REAVON Discontinues Japanese Distribution Following Brand Termination by Groupe ArchiSoft
The French brand REAVON will cease operations globally, leading to the termination of its distribution in Japan by September 30th.
The production of all REAVON products by GROUPE ARCHISOFT has been discontinued, marking the end of the brand's presence in the market.
Remaining inventories of REAVON products in Japan have been depleted, signaling the conclusion of sales and distribution activities in the region.
Sony to Halt Production of Recordable Blu-ray Discs in Japan by February 2025
Sony will cease production of recordable Blu-ray Discs, MiniDiscs, MD Data discs, and MiniDV cassettes by February 2025, affecting Japan's unique TV recording culture.
Physical media faces challenges as major retailers like Best Buy and Target phase out sales, leaving uncertain future support.
Streaming's dominance threatens the technical advantages of Blu-ray, such as uncompressed audio, higher video bitrates, and ownership control.
Reavon Discontinues Production of UHD Blu-ray Players
Reavon, a French company known for its premium UHD Blu-ray players, has ceased production due to component shortages.
Models like UBR-X100, UBR-X110, and UBR-X200 supported 4K HDR video but are now discontinued globally.
The company confirmed the inability to repair their players due to the same component scarcity.
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