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Panasonic DPUB9000 (Black)
UHD Blu-ray Player
£999
With the Panasonic DP-UB9000EB1, you get to see the sound and vision just as the director intended.
Reference quality sound through attention to detail
The highest quality sound begins at base – and the DP-UB9000EB1’s base is as well made as they come. The newly developed drive base with its thick, steel plate fixes the drive to the centre of a double layer chassis. Added to this are aluminium front and side panels. The heavy and rigid construction minimises vibrations, letting the electronics work to their optimum ability for the highest quality sound and vision.
THX certified
THX certified, the DP-UB9000EB1 meets the most rigorous standards. Founded by George Lucas of Star Wars fame, meeting THX standards is a guarantee of the richest, most life-like images and powerful, room-filling sound potential.
XLR balanced outputs for the highest quality sound
Fitted with professional style XLR balanced outputs, the DP-UB9000EB1 offers the best audio connection available. Balanced cables minimise interference, meaning even the tiniest fragments of music get through for the fullest detail. They also work far better over longer lengths than standard, unbalanced cables.
HCX - Hollywood Cinema Experience
At the heart of this player is Panasonic’s unique HCX (Hollywood Cinema Experience) processor. Years of picture expertise and collaboration with Hollywood studios go into making this processor something very special. For vibrant colour and ‘being there’ realism, little can get close to this processor’s power.
4K High-Precision Chroma Processor for stunning colour
Also developed from technology derived from Panasonic's Hollywood Laboratory, the DP-UB9000EB1's 4K High-Precision Chroma Processor gets closer to the natural image than ever. 4K image colour signals (4:2:0) are interpolated into 4K (4:4:4) by a multi-tap chroma process. The result is stunning depth, texture and the greatest realism you're ever likely to see on the small screen.
Multi HDR Support – including HDR10+
Taking HDR technology to new highs, HDR10+ offers scene-by-scene HDR mastering for the truest, most accurate HDR picture technology to date. With HDR10+ each scene is optimised, meaning the maximum amount of detail is shown – even in the brightest or darkest moments. This Panasonic UHD Blu-ray also supports standard HDR10 and HLG formats. HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma HDR) is a broadcast and user generated standard format that is set to become the standard for transmitting 4K signals.
Dolby Vision for dramatic imaging
As well as supporting HDR10+, the DPUB9000EB1 is also compatible (via software update) with Dolby Vision. This Panasonic decodes signals encoded in Dolby Vision - a leading format in Hollywood and cinemas. Dolby Vision also adjusts the picture to take full advantage of each display's characteristics and presents an optimized picture for each scene in specially mastered content.
HDR Optimiser
Going further than HDR, this Panasonic UHD Blu-ray player uses image processing with tone mapping to enhance brightness levels. The system even works with standard HDR10 and TV images that don’t support HDR10+ or Dolby Vision.
Hi-Res audio for a boost to your music
As well as being a cinematic star with your movies, the DP-UB9000EB1 also works wonders with your music. Simply connect to your audio system and you’ll be able to enjoy Hi-Res music via streaming or USB. Compatible with a wide range of formats, including AIFF (up to 32 bit/384kHz 2 channel), WAV (up to 32 bit/384kHz), FLAC (up to 24 bit/192kHz) and DSD (up to 11.2MHz in 2 channel), the Panasonic DP-UB9000EB1 is a supremely flexible music player.
Fully connected, including twin HDMI outputs
With twin HDMI sockets you get excellent connectivity. The second HDMI lets you run an audio source in another room. Another bonus with this Panasonic is the analogue 7.1 RCA output. This lets you connect to older but high-end AV receivers that may not have an HDMI interface. Other great connections include twin USB sockets (front and rear) – ideal for connecting your USB stocks and watching digital content.
4K streaming
Although UHD Blu-ray disc has the performance advantage, 4K streaming gives you a huge range of extra content, including award-winning TV drama. Compatible with the top streaming services from the likes of Netflix and Amazon, you’ll never be short of entertainment – and all in top quality 4K.
Smart services including apps and web browser
As a smart player, the Panasonic DP-UB9000EB1 is equipped with a full web browser and apps. Access your favourite catch-up TV services via their app or simply use the web browser to find specific websites.
Don’t settle for anything less than the best. The Panasonic DP-UB9000EB1 provides ultimate sound and vision for an electrifying performance.
Reference quality sound through attention to detail
The highest quality sound begins at base – and the DP-UB9000EB1’s base is as well made as they come. The newly developed drive base with its thick, steel plate fixes the drive to the centre of a double layer chassis. Added to this are aluminium front and side panels. The heavy and rigid construction minimises vibrations, letting the electronics work to their optimum ability for the highest quality sound and vision.
THX certified
THX certified, the DP-UB9000EB1 meets the most rigorous standards. Founded by George Lucas of Star Wars fame, meeting THX standards is a guarantee of the richest, most life-like images and powerful, room-filling sound potential.
XLR balanced outputs for the highest quality sound
Fitted with professional style XLR balanced outputs, the DP-UB9000EB1 offers the best audio connection available. Balanced cables minimise interference, meaning even the tiniest fragments of music get through for the fullest detail. They also work far better over longer lengths than standard, unbalanced cables.
HCX - Hollywood Cinema Experience
At the heart of this player is Panasonic’s unique HCX (Hollywood Cinema Experience) processor. Years of picture expertise and collaboration with Hollywood studios go into making this processor something very special. For vibrant colour and ‘being there’ realism, little can get close to this processor’s power.
4K High-Precision Chroma Processor for stunning colour
Also developed from technology derived from Panasonic's Hollywood Laboratory, the DP-UB9000EB1's 4K High-Precision Chroma Processor gets closer to the natural image than ever. 4K image colour signals (4:2:0) are interpolated into 4K (4:4:4) by a multi-tap chroma process. The result is stunning depth, texture and the greatest realism you're ever likely to see on the small screen.
Multi HDR Support – including HDR10+
Taking HDR technology to new highs, HDR10+ offers scene-by-scene HDR mastering for the truest, most accurate HDR picture technology to date. With HDR10+ each scene is optimised, meaning the maximum amount of detail is shown – even in the brightest or darkest moments. This Panasonic UHD Blu-ray also supports standard HDR10 and HLG formats. HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma HDR) is a broadcast and user generated standard format that is set to become the standard for transmitting 4K signals.
Dolby Vision for dramatic imaging
As well as supporting HDR10+, the DPUB9000EB1 is also compatible (via software update) with Dolby Vision. This Panasonic decodes signals encoded in Dolby Vision - a leading format in Hollywood and cinemas. Dolby Vision also adjusts the picture to take full advantage of each display's characteristics and presents an optimized picture for each scene in specially mastered content.
HDR Optimiser
Going further than HDR, this Panasonic UHD Blu-ray player uses image processing with tone mapping to enhance brightness levels. The system even works with standard HDR10 and TV images that don’t support HDR10+ or Dolby Vision.
Hi-Res audio for a boost to your music
As well as being a cinematic star with your movies, the DP-UB9000EB1 also works wonders with your music. Simply connect to your audio system and you’ll be able to enjoy Hi-Res music via streaming or USB. Compatible with a wide range of formats, including AIFF (up to 32 bit/384kHz 2 channel), WAV (up to 32 bit/384kHz), FLAC (up to 24 bit/192kHz) and DSD (up to 11.2MHz in 2 channel), the Panasonic DP-UB9000EB1 is a supremely flexible music player.
Fully connected, including twin HDMI outputs
With twin HDMI sockets you get excellent connectivity. The second HDMI lets you run an audio source in another room. Another bonus with this Panasonic is the analogue 7.1 RCA output. This lets you connect to older but high-end AV receivers that may not have an HDMI interface. Other great connections include twin USB sockets (front and rear) – ideal for connecting your USB stocks and watching digital content.
4K streaming
Although UHD Blu-ray disc has the performance advantage, 4K streaming gives you a huge range of extra content, including award-winning TV drama. Compatible with the top streaming services from the likes of Netflix and Amazon, you’ll never be short of entertainment – and all in top quality 4K.
Smart services including apps and web browser
As a smart player, the Panasonic DP-UB9000EB1 is equipped with a full web browser and apps. Access your favourite catch-up TV services via their app or simply use the web browser to find specific websites.
Don’t settle for anything less than the best. The Panasonic DP-UB9000EB1 provides ultimate sound and vision for an electrifying performance.
Picture Quality
HDR Formats
Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
Smart Features
Full Web Browser
Yes
Smartphone control
Yes
Connectivity
Coaxial Digital Output
Yes
DLNA Compliant
Yes
HDMI
2
Pre Output
7.1 Analogue Output
USB
2 (1 front, 1 rear)
Wi-Fi Built In
Yes
XLR Balanced Outputs
Yes
XLR Balanced Outputs
Yes
General
Manufacturer's Warranty
1 year
Audio
DTS:X
Yes
High Resolution Audio
Yes
Features
4K Upscaling
Yes
Energy Consumption
Power Consumption - Standby
0.4 - 2
Dimensions
Dimensions WxHxD (mm)
430 x 18 x 300
Weight
Weight (KG)
7.8
Accessories
Remote Control
Yes
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Rated 4 out of
5
by
Eiffel from
Good, could be better
I purchased this player for its 4K video playback capabilities with my video projector and as CD player with XLR outputs.
While it is heavy, the top cover rattles when finger tapped (putting a weight over it and some blue tack fixes this issue but it's disappointing given the price of the unit). There are also some limitations which I hope Panasonic would address such as the undefeatable 20min auto-off, the very poor apps for Netflix or Amazon (not everyone wants to see all show at 60Hz and SDR with forced Dolby Vision !!! which is just plain wrong). The USB/Network playback feature is also almost useless given its numerous restrictions.
At least there are still some firmware updates (including one a few days ago) for this 4/5 year old product
Date published: 2023-09-01
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Marcus L from
Wow
Bought the UB9000 from Richer Sounds in Oxford. My old Panasonic blue ray had got very tired and noisy. This 9000 is awesome. Built like a tank. Silent in operation, awesome picture and sound quality from blue rays and music DVDs. It is also not shabby in CD playback either. I had second thoughts before buying due to the cost, but I am so glad I paid the premium price and got this. HopefullyI will get many years of great service from it.
Date published: 2023-08-24
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Larrycain from
Great place to buy from
Have purchased many an item from Richer sounds from audio systems to TV’s. The Preston staff are extremely helpful.
Date published: 2023-08-20
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Glacial from
Simply the best of the best
After my Panasonic UB820 (bought elsewhere) started to kick the bucket, I was in the market for a new player. I had considered a myriad of solutions, going Sony, Reavon, even file players like Zapitti and Zidoo. Giving Panny a second chance was far from my considerations on account of the buggy experience I had but going on reddit, AVforums - you'll quickly find that despite how I felt, the UB820 was simply king and if you had the money, the UB9000 was the crown jewel.
After some careful consideration - I knew if I was going to go Panny again I want to do it where I'm protected. Asking around based on my problems I had with the UB820, Richer Sounds was the only retailer I could find with the best warranty and genuine expression of care for their customers. Reaching out to Lichfield over the phone, they put my mind at ease that should my player develop any faults abnormal to a stock unit they'd be willing to help me out - I've never felt a warranty was worth its weight but these guys changed that.
I've had the player almost 2 weeks now and its absolutely brill, screams a premium. I've had probably 20-30hrs of Game of Thrones 4k through it, OG Avatar 4k amongst a handful of other movies and its not skipped a beat, no ghosting, whisper quiet, I can even pause and walk away briefly without it straight up glitching, requiring a restart to fix when I hit resume - something my UB820 simply couldn't do. The quality of life improvement (at least for this soul) has been astounding and I can't help but thoroughly appreciate the simpler things that allow me to look forward to and enjoy my media again!
My PS5 was "fine" as a momentary replacement in terms of picture quality but audio quality, its just no contest. I put Frozen 2 through it on "In to the Unknown" scene and on the PS5 it felt like there was a ceiling on the expression and even backing vocals were underwhelming when repeating Elsa's calls. Not to mention I had to drive my sound system harder for a better audio level. UB9000 comes in, I'm having to turn it down and I'm having a blast listening to Elsa sing her heart out! I'm not sure if this was a worthy benchmark but I really do enjoy Disney numbers and Frozen being amongst them, the UB9000 had that "impact" the PS5 simply couldn't replicate.
Before I wrap up, despite my grievances, I'm not saying that the UB820 is a bad unit. No. Far from it. I very much could've had a bad egg from a batch when I bought it as when it worked, I had a phenomenal time. Just an experience that could've been mitigated as I do feel Richer Sounds would've taken care of this had I bought from them.
Oh another point in their favor, I submitted a price beat a week later as I'd found it cheaper and they honored it. Amazing!
Simply put, the UB9000 is the best 4k player you can buy. Its built like a tank, whisper quiet and if you have an impressive sound solution, the unit will flex its muscles. If you can afford it, do it, otherwise get the UB820 and take the 6 year gurantee just to be sure :)
Cheers guys!
Date published: 2023-07-22
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Kevson2013 from
Nice piece of kit ! Easy to use and setup!!
I was due an upgrade and was so glad I did I’m really enjoying it!
Date published: 2023-07-01
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Anonymous from
Great features and incredible clarity
I can't praise this unit enough, yes it's pricey but well worth the money
Date published: 2023-04-08
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Kg577001 from
Superb build quality and features. Quality!
3D machines have become quite rare even though there are plenty of 3D DVDs available. Added to this it is 4K. This also has 2 HDMI outputs which provides for greater flexibility and from my research there are very, very few of these - most only come with 1 HDMI!
The picture quality is nothing short of superb and easily surpasses claimed 4K output from the cable companies. If you have a 3D TV too you will find 3D facilities provided are amazing - there are a good sum of 3D DVDs available.
Had other makes of DVD players but none have matched Panasonic...
Date published: 2023-04-07
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Mr glyn from
Marvelous Panasonic
As above fantastic built machine the best I've ever owned
Date published: 2023-04-06
