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Details on the New 4K UHD Blu-ray Disc Player: Krovatar KBU-300
While the streaming market has been eroding the physical media market, UHD Blu-ray is seeing a slight sales rebound, just like vinyl (LP) and the overall physical media market. The problem is that there are very few UHD players left that can read 4K movies and support all the necessary codecs. In fact, until today, the only remaining product was the Magnetar UDP-800 MKII.
In this situation, brands like Magnetar and Reavon are stepping up to fill the void left by the legendary Oppo, and a new strong contender, the Krovatar KBU-300, has emerged from Shenzhen. This product shares many similarities with the Oppo 203.
Krovatar KBU-300: The Market's New UHD Blu-ray Player
At first glance, the well-managed chassis and high quality, along with the minimalist design, give it a very premium feel in the living room. Looking at the specifications, the interesting thing about this model is that it can play all types of formats. It supports 4K UHD Blu-ray, standard 2K Blu-ray, 3D discs, DVDs, and even the SACD format preferred by audiophiles. It also includes a 4K upscaler to enjoy your existing collection.
Visual and Audio Specifications
Visually, the Krovatar KBU-300 is very powerful. It supports all four HDR codecs: HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, and Dolby Vision. For Dolby Vision, it has been confirmed that it can read both the MEL and FEL full profiles, and of course, it also supports all disc menus.
In terms of audio codecs, this device is fully certified for passthrough of object-based immersive audio formats such as Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. It also supports TrueHD, DTS HD MA, and lower resolution codecs. If you don't have a soundbar or AVR equipment, it also offers an option to convert the soundtrack to PCM within the player itself.
Versatile Connectivity: Full HDMI Ports Supporting All Kinds of Codecs
While the latest technologies are advancing and even HDMI 2.1 is starting to lag behind, the audio and video market is moving relatively slowly and still uses HDMI 2.0 ports. This KBU-300 is equipped with dual HDMI ports.
One is for the full signal, and the other is for audio only. This is very useful even if you have an AVR that doesn't support all HD audio codecs but supports video codecs.
Interestingly, this product uses the same MediaTek MT8581 chip and PCB as the original Oppo 203 and its clone device, the M9702. Therefore, it is confident that it will be able to play any kind of rare movie extensions or codecs without problems. The network interface naturally supports Gigabit, so there are no network disconnections or buffering issues.
As an additional attraction, this player includes direct Bluetooth connectivity. This allows you to connect wireless headphones directly to the device for a stable audio experience without cable restrictions, creating your own personal cinema. Krovatar also provides a plug-and-play setup with an HDMI cable, power adapter, and Bluetooth remote control. Unfortunately, this product is currently only available in the US market.
▶ Source: https://www.avpasion.com/reproductor-discos-blu-ray-uhd-krovatar-kbu-300/
