8K, Dolby Vision and HDR10+
Immerse yourself in the pinnacle of home theatre technologies for an unparalleled cinematic experience.
Elite Digital Media Player
Elite digital media device featuring a dual HDD enclosure powered by a massive toroidal transformer.
Discover the R_volution PlayerPro 8K, an elite media device supporting the advanced Dolby Vision and HDR10+ technologies. This player boasts a robust linear power supply anchored by a large toroidal transformer. The powerful Amlogic S928X chipset is at its core, complemented by a precision TCXO clock. It comes with R_video, an agile and contemporary Media Center software, perfect for curating your video file library.
The R_volution PlayerPro 8K has a dual HDD enclosure capable of hosting up to 64TB of movies, TV shows and concert files. It offers HDMI 2.1 output, compatibility with the latest AV1 codec up to 8K resolution in HDR. It delivers stunning picture and sound quality to meet the needs of the most demanding home theatre enthusiasts.
High-End Media Player
Experience the original film’s audiovisual quality—untouched and in its purest form.
The R_volution PlayerPro 8K ensures unparalleled quality and exceptional performance, courtesy of its linear power supply and precision TCXO clock.
Our offerings are crafted to grant end-users effortless and user-friendly management of their complete film library in breathtaking 8K Ultra HD clarity. Enjoy your films in your personal theatre with the finest video quality attainable and authentic, high-fidelity, lossless audio that replicates the original movie soundtracks. The R_volution PlayerPro 8K marries peak performance with a distinctively sophisticated design for the ultimate home entertainment experience.
The R_video user interface, equipped with market-leading AI, revolutionizes the organization of your movie collection. Coupled with the PC/Mac app, R_video enables you to tailor your library with bespoke categories and movie groups, listen to original soundtracks while exploring your collection, customize your homepage, and embellish it with exclusive banners such as Director’s Cut or Pure Audio Blu-ray. The app’s user-friendly design allows you to upload personalized top banners, covers, backgrounds and soundtracks with ease.
Embracing a vast array of digital audio and video formats, the R_volution PlayerPro 8K is at the forefront of HDR innovation, supporting Dolby Vision and HDR10+, and is compatible with nearly all modern video file types, including MKV, M2TS, BD and UHD ISO files, complete with rapid navigation for BD/UHD menus. It boasts the AV-1 and HEVC video codecs, capable of displaying a billion colors, and HDMI 2.1 output for 8K 60p HDR. For audiophiles, it supports high-resolution formats like DSD, AIFF, FLAC, and ALAC, all housed within a robust chassis. The PlayerPro 8K also features Auro3D, Dolby Atmos, and DTS:X, ensuring an astonishing home theater audio experience.
Technical Specifications
● Chipset: Amlogic S928X-K/J.
● CPU: Quad-core 2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55 + a powerful 1.9 GHz ARM A76 core. Offers up to double the power of the RTD1619DR in the prior model.
● GPU: ARM Mali-G57. Achieves an Antutu score over 300,000.
● NPU: Dedicated hardware for AI acceleration.
● OS: Dual-boot Linux and Android 11.
● DSP: Supports 10-bit YUV and hardware acceleration for R_video UI.
● Cache: 1MB L2+L3.
● RAM: 8 GB, twice the amount in the previous model.
● ROM: 64 GB NAN eMMC, offering double the storage of the prior generation.
● Connectors: Premium gold-plated HDMI 2.1a for audio/video (supporting HDCP 2.2/2.3, CEC, Deep Color, 12-bit, xvYCC), one USB 2.0 on the front panel, three USB 3.0 ports (one with low-noise audio output), gold-plated RCA analog audio output, gold-plated coaxial S/PDIF digital audio output, optical S/PDIF audio output (TOSlink), Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Gb/s), Wi-Fi with dual gold-plated antennas, dedicated RF antenna, IR input for extenders, on/off button, power LED, and a multi-segment LED display.
● Dual HDD Rack Enclosure: Swiftly insert and exchange two 3.5-inch internal SATA hard drives, up to 32TB each, for a total capacity of 64TB.
● Media Sources: Access content from internal/external HDDs (USB), USB devices (flash drives, card readers), PCs and NAS within a local network (SMB 2), and other internet/local network sources. Supports external multi-bay USB storage enclosures.
● Fast File Transfers: Achieve speeds up to 90 MB/s via SATA, USB 3.0, and Ethernet.
● SMB Client/Server: Gain direct access from another R_volution Player or computer over your local network. Supports Samba Client up to SMB 2 with R_share technology.
● Video Codecs: Supports HEVC, H.265, x265 (up to Main10 Level 6.1 High 60p in 4K UHD), AV1 (up to 8K UHD 60p), AVC, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, VC-1, H.264/x.264 (up to 60p in Full HD and 24p/20 Mbps in 4K UHD), FLV, XVID, DIVX (3/4/5/6), RealVideo8/9/10, VP9 Profile 2 (up to 4K 60p and HDR); supports ultra-high bitrates up to 300 Mbps.
● Video File Formats: Compatible with UHD ISO, BD ISO, BDMV, MKV, MPEG-TS, MPEG-PS, MPEG, MPE, MPG, TS, TP, M2TS, VOB, ASF, AVI, VC-1, MOV, MP4, QT, WebM, DVD-ISO, VIDEO_TS, RMVB, RM, DAT, VOB, FLV, DAT, WMV, AVCHD, 3D SbS/T&B.
● Dolby Vision: Full support for Dolby Vision Profiles P5, P7 MEL, P7 FEL, and P8 across UHD ISO, BDMV, MKV, MPEG-TS, TS, M2TS, MP4 formats.
● AV1 codec: Offers up to a 50% improvement in video quality over the HEVC codec, requiring up to 50% less bitrate for equivalent video quality.
● Widevine L1 DRM: Enjoy premium online video services in full 1080p and UHD. The highest DRM level, Security Level 1 (L1), ensures complete processing within a Trusted Execution Environment (TEE), allowing the streaming of premium content at UHD resolutions. Level 2 is limited to streaming at 480p.
● Video Output Flexibility: Supports resolutions and formats from SD to 1080p, 4K UHD (3840×2160), and 8K UHD (7680×4320), up to 8K 60p. True 24p (23.976 Hz output) display capability. Experimental 120 Hz output support.
● Audio Codecs: Comprehensive support for AC-3, E-AC3, AC-4, DTS, DTS-WAV, MPEG, MP3, ALAC, APE, CAF, M4A, AIFF, WAV, WavPack, VSELP, FLAC, AAC, HE-AAC, AMR-NB, OGG, RA_COOK, LPCM, PCM, ADPCM, FLA; including lossless and audiophile formats (up to 32-bit/384 kHz), DSD.
● SACD (DSD): High-quality playback of Super Audio CD (DSD) in popular formats (ISO, DFF, DSF), with support for stereo and multichannel, including DST compression. Multi-channel DSD can output via HDMI in native DSD bitstream or multi-channel PCM (up to 176.4 kHz). Stereo DSD can output via HDMI in native DSD bitstream or HDMI and S/PDIF in stereo PCM (up to 176.4 kHz).
● Multichannel Audio: Bitstream, decode, and downmix LPCM 2.0/5.1/7.1 (up to 48kHz) across various codecs like AAC, MP3, WMA, FLAC, WAV, OGG, AIFF, DTS, Dolby Digital, AC-4 and more, including advanced formats like DTS:X, Dolby Atmos, and Auro 3D.
● Playlist file formats: M3U, PLS, CUE.
● Subtitle Formats: SRT (Subrip / external), SUB (MicroDVD) (external), text (MKV), SSA/ASS (MKV, external), VobSub (MP4, MKV, SUB/IDX external), SMI (Sami), IDX, PGS (UHD ISO, BD ISO, BDMV, M2TS, MKV), DVBSUB (DVB-T, DVB-S, DVB-C).
● Subtitle Options: Downloadable subtitles, forced subtitle support for MKV, ISO, BDMV. Customizable sync, size, colour, encoding, and vertical position, including Blu-ray (PGS) subtitles. Supports multiple external subtitles and default subtitle settings.
● Photo File Formats: JPEG (hardware decoding), PNG, BMP, GIF. Features include slideshow, transition effects, rotation, zoom, playlist browsing, repeat, and shuffle.
● HDD Partitions Formats: FAT16/FAT32, EXT2/EXT3/EXT4, NTFS, exFAT, HFS/HFS+ (read-only), BTRFS—all with read-write capability, except for HFS/HFS+.
● Ethernet: 10/100/1000 Mb/s.
● Wi-Fi: Dual Band 2.4+5 GHz IEEE 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6), with two removable antennas.
● Android 11: Access additional apps via GooglePlay or APK files. Note: Some apps may require a computer mouse or AirMouse (not included) for optimal use.
● Network Playback: Optimized network performance for seamless local network playback across all media types, including HEVC UHD files, via Gigabit Ethernet or 10/100 Ethernet.
● Universal RC: Easily integrates into smart home setups with IR and IP code compatibility.
A universal media player
● HDMI 2.1: Displays up to 8K UHD resolution, offering 4 times more pixels than 4K and 16 times more pixels than 1080p Full HD. The 8K format ensures the most impressive visual experience with a smooth and sharp picture.
● Linear Power Supply: The R_volution PlayerPro 8K media player is equipped with a linear power supply, powered by a robust toroidal transformer. This design ensures a pristine, noise-free signal, resulting in enhanced image quality with deeper blacks, as well as astonishing audio and visual precision.
● TCXO Clock: The use of TCXO Clock elevates home theater experiences by ensuring ultra-precise timing and synchronization of audio and video, significantly reducing jitter and providing consistent quality in any temperature, for a truly immersive viewing experience.
● Dolby VS10: The VS10 video processing technology delivers exceptional picture quality, boasting improved dynamics, precise color accuracy, heightened contrast, robust deinterlacing, and remarkable upscaling capabilities up to 8K resolution. Experience an astonishing visual feast, even on Full HD 1080p TVs or front projectors—prepare to be amazed by the transformative clarity of your display!
● AI-PQ and AI-SR: Artificial Intelligence Picture Quality (AI-PQ) video processing technology improves local contrast and color dynamically based on images using artificial intelligence. Artificial Intelligence Super-Resolution (AI-SR) technology uses the power of artificial intelligence to dynamically improve image clarity, detail, edge sharpness, and reduce video noise when upscaling Full HD (1080i or 1080p) video content to 4K or 8K resolution.
● Sharpness Filter: Improve picture sharpness on any type of video content.
● Dolby Vision and HDR10+: Display your HDR, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision video content on a compatible display Source-Based Tone Mapping (SBTM).
● HDR Conversion: Transform your HDR video content into SDR for display on your 1080p TV or projector, utilizing cutting-edge video processing technology for precise color grading and luminance curve conversion.
● 10/12-Bit: Take advantage of advanced 10/12-bit YUV hardware decoding for a professional-grade video display, ensuring enhanced nuance and a minimized ‘posterization’ (‘banding’) effect.
● REC. 2020: Experience a broader color spectrum with more intense and vibrant colors..
● 8K 50/60p: Display your 4K and 8K 50p/60p video content at 50 Hz or 60 Hz.
● Real Cinema: Advanced auto framerate detection compatible with all video frequencies (23.976 / 24 / 29.97 / 30 / 50 / 59.94 / 60 Hz).
● Direct Output: Display your videos in their original resolution and frequency without scaling processing.
● Widevine L1 DRM: Watch premium online video services in HD and UHD.
Warning! Netflix and Disney+ are not compatible. Amazon Prime Video is compatible up to 1080p resolution. YouTube is compatible up to 8K resolution. Caution! Streaming services may stop at any time depending on content providers’ compatibility requirements.
● 3D Video Support: Enjoy all your 3D video files in SbS (Side-by-Side) and Top-Bottom (TV requires manual switching into 3D mode). 3D MVC Frame Packing not supported.
● Network Player: Connect your media player to the local network to stream content from a PC/MAC or NAS using SMB. Note: NFS support is not currently available for R_video
● SMB Server: Access content from the R_volution Player’s internal hard drives (or an attached hard drive) via a computer on the local network.
● MKV Player: Play SD, HD, and UHD videos in MKV and other current file containers and formats, featuring premium AV1/VP9/HEVC/H.265 codecs with high bit rates—up to 300 Mbps in H.265/HEVC and 250 Mbps in H.264/AVC.
● BD ISO / UHD ISO / BDMV: Showcase Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray menus, granting complete access to bonus content, commentary tracks, theatrical cuts, bookmarks, and all special features with smooth branching support. DVD menu support is anticipated in an upcoming update.
● Hidden Dual HDD Rack Option: Swiftly insert internal 3.5” SATA hard drives up to 32TB in a single partition (totaling 64TB capacity). Format your drives directly from the media player (up to 16TB—NTFS, ExFAT, EXT 2/3/4). Larger HDDs need to be formatted using a computer.
● USB Ports: Conveniently connect HDDs, USB flash drives, USB card readers, and other USB storage devices.
● USB 3.0 ports: Read or transfer your files at ultra-high speeds.
● Low-noise USB Audio Output: Connect an external DAC via the low-noise USB audio output for superior sound quality.
● Full Range of A/V Connectors: Features HDMI 2.1 for digital audio and video, along with coaxial, S/PDIF optical (TOSLink), and RCA analog audio outputs.
● Multichannel home cinema audio: Bitstream up to 11.1.8 channels and stereo downmix.
● Playback Memory: Automatically resumes playback from the last position.
● Backlit Remote Control: High-quality, backlit remote control compatible with both Bluetooth and IR with wide range (60°/26 ft), and programmable buttons for other devices.
● LED Screen: Displays time in HH:MM:SS format, shows clock or remaining playback time.
● Computer Mouse: Connect a computer mouse in USB to control third-party applications.
● File Management: Full suite of file management options: copy, cut, paste, delete, rename.
● Customizable GUI: Personalize the Favorite section with apps and movies.
HDD is not included!