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The MAGNETAR UDP900 MKII and UDP800 MKII universal players introduce enhanced audio and video features, launching at estimated prices of ¥595,000 and ¥319,000 respectively.
Both models support 4K UHD Blu-ray, SACD, DVD-Audio, and more, with Dolby Vision and HDR10+ compatibility, and integrate Sony 481AAA laser drives.
UDP900 MKII features dual ESS9038PRO DACs, USB Audio PCM768/DSD512 compatibility, and a robust 7.1 channel analog output.
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