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Functional overview

*430mm standard size, excellent texture with all-aluminum alloy brushed panel, frosted upper cover, thickened bottom and shockproof foot pad.
*New generation Amlogic S928X-K 64-bit penta-core A76 + A55 high-performance multi-functional processor.
*8GB DDR4 RAM + 64GB eMMC storage, 64-bit memory bandwidth, providing exceptional system smoothness.
*XMOS + ESS9069Q DAC, supports decoding DSD512/PCM768KHz 32Bit.
*Supports SACD ISO, DSF, DFF, WAV, FLAC, etc.; supports gapless playback and CUE track playback.
*Supports USB DAC input (good as high-end decoders), compatible with Windows 10/11, MAC OS, and Android systems.
* High-quality switching power supply + large toroidal linear power supply, which is specially designed for audio and video circuits independently to ensure strong power source and good signal output.
*High-fidelity audio decoding output through XLR fully balanced and RCA analog audio port.
*Dual HDMI audio and video separate output can enjoy 4K video and HD audio at the same time without upgrading AV receiver.
*Smooth Android 11 OS significantly improved system performance and stability.
*Large LED display panel, dual hidden NSS patented HDD bays and each HDD bay support capacity up to 16TB.
*HDMI 2.1® supports 8K 60Hz point-to-point output, supports HDR (HDR10/HLG/HDR10+/Dolby Vision).
*Supports AV1/VP9/H.265/AVS3/AVS2 video codecs, 12-bit, BT.2020 wide color range; supports Atmos/DTS X audio pass-through output.
*Built-in VS10 image quality engine is highly customizable, significantly improving image quality by custom mapping different video modes.
*Processing HDR10 static metadata (MaxFall, MaxCll) more accurately which shows higher brightness and deeper darkness level.
*Supports acquiring and processing HDR10+ dynamic metadata, colors and brightness are processed frame by frame and scene by scene.
*Automatic frame rate 23.976 and resolution switching output ensures smooth movie playback without interruption (supports local playback and online streaming).
*Supports external BD/DVD (unencrypted)/CD discs playback and CD ripping.
*Supports BD/UHD Blu-ray menu playback and gapless branching playback of Blu-rays with complex MPLS structure.
*Graphics special effects subtitles are supported and subtitles brightness can be adjusted. Subtitles can be downloaded. Zidoo is the only one among the field to support Blu-ray and MKV dual forced subtitle.
*Supports multiple music streaming methods, such as DLNA, Tidal Connect, etc.
*New Poster Wall 4.0 supports movie trailers and user-friendly custom classification and management.
*Upgraded music player 8.0 with brand new UI main interface, supports lossless playback and decoding, personalized settings, song data matching.
*Supports HDMI® CEC control, RS232 control, Control 4, seamless integration into smart home.
*Supports the exclusive Zidoo Controller APP for iOS and Android mobile phones, iPad landscape mode and Android tablet landscape mode, which can seamlessly play and control Zidoo media players.
*Supports access to network protocols like NFS, SMB v1/v2/v3, UPnP, Web DAV, and built-in SMB service.

Conclusion
The Zidoo UHD8000 distinguishes itself as a high-quality media player, delivering impressive performance and a comprehensive feature set. With 8K playback, AI image processing, and exceptional audio decoding capabilities, it meets the needs of any media enthusiast would have. The inclusion of the Poster Wall software and a user-friendly mobile app further improves the ease of managing and enjoying your media library.

Priced at $1,499, the UHD8000 offers a premium experience that stands out in terms of performance and features. Its ability to handle a wide array of video and audio formats with remarkable playback quality sets it apart from the competition. For these reasons, the Zidoo UHD8000 earns an AVS Top Choice for 2024.