New universal 4K players Reavon UBR-X200 and UBR-X100

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New universal 4K players Reavon UBR-X200 and UBR-X100

Reavon UBR-X200 and UBR-X100 Universal 4K Players

Two proposals at the highest level and with the latest in technology for lovers of Home Cinema with capital letters

The brutal expansion of video streaming in high and very high definition sponsored by platforms that operate worldwide does not mean that there is an important core of Home Cinema lovers who continue to rely on physical support to enjoy their favorite audiovisual content. A commitment that, on the other hand, entails a qualitative element highly valued by the most demanding: the use of compression rates substantially lower than those used for streaming, which means an improvement in both image and sound quality. This reasoning constitutes the raison d’être of Reavon, a young French brand that has just marketed two products with an exceptional quality/price ratio destined to revolutionize the market for top-level classic audiovisual sources: the universal 4K players UBR-X200 and UBR- X100. Very similar in their basic conception, while being compatible with DLNA and the most popular multichannel and 3D audio formats, the two Reavons differ in the degree of sophistication of their audio section, the UBR-X200 having been designed to High End audiovisual lovers who are looking for absolute sound and the UBR-X100 for those looking for high-end performance in sound and image for a reasonable price.

A discreet and elegant aesthetic constitutes the letter of presentation of the UBR-X200, an audiovisual source with a markedly purist orientation from which an extremely rigid construction immediately stands out thanks to the reinforcement of the chassis base, 1.6 mm thick, with a 3 mm steel plate to absorb possible vibrations from the reading block, minimizing noise and maximizing the signal-to-noise ratio. This noise minimization strategy, reinforced by a very low center of gravity, continues in the power supply, where a very low magnetic dispersion toroidal transformer is used to help maximize sound cleanliness and precision. For its part, the audio D/A conversion is entrusted to an 8-channel “chip” and 24-bit technology Burr-Brown PCM1690 configured in double balanced mode, which is complemented by components selected for their sound qualities. The powerful audiophile aspect of the UBR-X200 is also perceived in details such as the existence of an HDMI output dedicated exclusively to audio or the use of a synchronization clock with an exceptionally low jitter rate. As a next-generation universal disc reader, Reavon’s flagship is compatible with a very wide repertoire of physical formats ranging from Blu-ray Disc Ultra HD (4K) to SACD, including Blu-ray Disc. Full HD, Blu-ray Disc 3D, DVD Video, DVD Audio and CD, to which is added compatibility with audio and video files such as FLAC, AIFF, DFF, DSF, JPG, the TIFF, the MKV and the M2TS. Obviously, the UBR-X200 is integrated into the HDR ecosystem – Dolby Vision and HDR10 included – and is compatible with True 24p Cinema, to which must be added the scaling of all types of video signals up to 4K resolution. The cherry on top of the Reavon, which includes balanced analog outputs for stereo and unbalanced for a decoded signal up to 7.1 channels, is a powerful user interface that, in addition to allowing a spectacular degree of customization of the device’s operation, provides information related to the setup process. mastering available on some HDR content, in the case of the MaxFALL (Maximum Frame Average Light Level) and MaxCLL (Maximum Content Light Level) parameters.

Basic model of Reavon’s range of 4K universal drive drives, the UBR-X100 differs from its older brother basically in the substantially lower complexity of its audio section and its less generous connectivity (despite maintaining the exclusively dedicated HDMI output). to audio signals), being completely stripped of analog audio circuitry and therefore including only digital jacks. This means that the UBR-X100 includes virtually the same video functionality and user interface as its older brother, while being compatible with the same disc formats – the exception being SACD – and file formats. It also exhibits the same construction quality, combining a very rigid structure with a low center of gravity to minimize possible vibrations coming from the reading block. All this makes the UBR-X100 an unbeatable product in terms of quality/price ratio as well as a perfect tool to facilitate access to the highest definition in image and sound.

Reavon UBR-X200

A discreet and elegant aesthetic constitutes the letter of presentation of the UBR-X200, an audiovisual source with a markedly purist orientation from which an extremely rigid construction immediately stands out thanks to the reinforcement of the chassis base, 1.6 mm thick, with a 3 mm steel plate to absorb possible vibrations from the reading block, minimizing noise and maximizing the signal-to-noise ratio. This noise minimization strategy, reinforced by a very low center of gravity, continues in the power supply, where a very low magnetic dispersion toroidal transformer is used to help maximize sound cleanliness and precision. For its part, the audio D/A conversion is entrusted to an 8-channel “chip” and 24-bit technology Burr-Brown PCM1690 configured in double balanced mode, which is complemented by components selected for their sound qualities. The powerful audiophile aspect of the UBR-X200 is also perceived in details such as the existence of an HDMI output dedicated exclusively to audio or the use of a synchronization clock with an exceptionally low jitter rate. As a next-generation universal disc reader, Reavon’s flagship is compatible with a very wide repertoire of physical formats ranging from Blu-ray Disc Ultra HD (4K) to SACD, including Blu-ray Disc. Full HD, Blu-ray Disc 3D, DVD Video, DVD Audio and CD, to which is added compatibility with audio and video files such as FLAC, AIFF, DFF, DSF, JPG, the TIFF, the MKV and the M2TS. Obviously, the UBR-X200 is integrated into the HDR ecosystem – Dolby Vision and HDR10 included – and is compatible with True 24p Cinema, to which must be added the scaling of all types of video signals up to 4K resolution. The cherry on top of the Reavon is a powerful user interface that, in addition to allowing a spectacular degree of customization of the device’s operation, provides information related to the mastering process available in some HDR content.

  • Reference universal 4K player and exceptional quality/price ratio.
  • Compatible Blu-ray Disc 4K UHD, DVD Video/Audio, SACD and CD.
  • Supports audio and video file formats.
  • DLNA compatible.
  • Compatible with the most popular multichannel and 3D audio formats.
  • Very high rigidity construction.
  • Audio section executed with audiophile grade components.
  • 8-channel DAC configured in dual balanced mode.
  • HDR10 and Dolby Vision compatible video section.
  • Two HDMI outputs, one of them dedicated exclusively to audio.
  • Balanced analog outputs for stereo.
  • Unbalanced analog outputs for 7.1 channel decoded signal.
  • Coaxial, optical and USB digital outputs (2).
  • Dimensions: 430x82x351 mm (WxHxD).
  • Weight: 6.8 kg.

Reavon UBR-X100

The starting point of Reavon is an elegant 4K multi-format player that first stands out for its extremely rigid construction thanks to the reinforcement of the chassis base, 1.6 mm thick, with a 3 mm steel plate to absorb possible vibrations coming from the reading block, minimizing noise and maximizing the signal-to-noise ratio. Despite being stripped of analog audio circuitry (and therefore also the relevant connectivity), Reavon’s purist DNA can be seen in details such as the existence of an HDMI output dedicated exclusively to audio signals or the use of a clock of synchronism with an exceptionally low jitter rate. As a next-generation universal disc reader, the UBR-X100 is compatible with a very wide repertoire of physical formats ranging from Blu-ray Disc Ultra HD (4K) to CD, including Blu-ray Disc Full HD, Blu-ray Disc 3D, DVD Video and DVD Audio, to which is added compatibility with audio and video files such as FLAC, AIFF, DFF, DSF, JPG, TIFF, MKV and M2TS. Obviously, the UBR-X100 is integrated into the HDR ecosystem -Dolby Vision and HDR10 included- and is compatible with True 24p Cinema, to which must be added the scaling of all types of video signals up to 4K resolution. The cherry on top of the Reavon is a powerful user interface that, in addition to allowing a spectacular degree of customization of the device’s operation, even provides information related to the mastering process available in some HDR content. All this makes the UBR-X100 an unbeatable product in terms of quality/price ratio, as well as a perfect tool to facilitate access to the highest definition in image and sound.

  • Universal 4K reader with high performance and exceptional quality/price ratio.
  • Compatible Blu-ray Disc 4K UHD, DVD Video/Audio and CD.
  • Supports audio and video file formats.
  • DLNA compatible.
  • Compatible with the most popular multichannel and 3D audio formats.
  • Very high rigidity construction.
  • HDR10 and Dolby Vision compatible video section.
  • Two HDMI outputs, one of them dedicated exclusively to audio.
  • Coaxial, optical and USB digital outputs (2).
  • Dimensions: 430x82x351 mm (WxHxD).
  • Weight: 6.3 kg.
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