Panasonic 2018 flagship UB9000 w/HCX video processor & dynamic conversion adjustment - Blu-ray Forum

Robert Zohn · 06-27-2018, 05:28 PM

Here's some very good Panasonic UB9000 news....

As you all know I work closely with Panasonic and we are factory direct dealers. We wanted to hit a price point that would be compelling for the enthusiasts to be happy with and to attract new clients to the world of high-end streaming and disc playback. To that end we came up with a launch price of $999.

Our dedicated UB9000 web page has more information.

Now for some more good news... I mid - end of July I'll have a UB9000 engineering production sample! Hope to see many Blu-ray.com members and visitors at our showroom to audition Panasonic's new flagship UB9000 BD player.

LordoftheRings · 06-27-2018, 05:32 PM

Right on Robert!

LordoftheRings · 06-27-2018, 06:20 PM

I accidentally found this YouTube video; not the cleanest audio/video wise, but still informative if you take the time ...

Robert Zohn · 07-09-2018, 09:07 PM

OMG, my UB9000 is in transit to me as I write this post!

If all goes as promised by the carrier I'll receive the player this Wednesday!

gkolb · 07-09-2018, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert Zohn

OMG, my UB9000 is in transit to me as I write this post!

If all goes as promised by the carrier I'll receive the player this Wednesday!

This is the engineering sample, Right?

Robert Zohn · 07-09-2018, 11:18 PM

Correct. This is a sample for me to test and report back on how it operates with multiple TVs, audio receivers and of course, discs. I also report on performance and a wish list of enhancements.

Very much as I did with the UB820 I received last month.

Robert Zohn · 07-11-2018, 01:34 AM

Just a teaser for now with lots more to come tomorrow...

Here's a glimpse of Panasonic's UB9000 Analog Audio Menu. Thanks to the high-end internal audio DAC's and detailed analog audio controls you can connect the stereo XLR balance audio outs directly to a high-end power amplifier. I'll be rocking Hi Res audio and MQA with this baby.

RalphoR · 07-11-2018, 02:05 AM

OPPO bids adieu and before I can catch my breath Panasonic, and soon Pioneer, are releasing uber 4k players. Can't wait to read your initial thoughts on the 9000, Robert. Will you be doing the same for the Elite prior to its launch as well?

Robert Zohn · 07-11-2018, 02:13 AM

I'll be posting on my testing and opinions on Panasonic's UB9000 and hope to see many Blu-ray.com members and visitors stopping by our showroom for a person audition.

Not sure if I'll get an advance sample of the Elite player at this moment, but it does interest me.

JohnAV · 07-11-2018, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Robert Zohn

Thanks to the high-end internal audio DAC's and detailed analog audio controls you can connect the stereo XLR balance audio outs directly to a high-end power amplifier. I'll be rocking Hi Res audio and MQA with this baby.

I thought the UB9000 doesn't decode MQA Robert?

You could get some Japanese MQA-CD's and try it.

Robert Zohn · 07-11-2018, 03:02 AM

Yes, I am getting a few MQA-CDs and I plan on connecting a Bluesound Node 2

JohnAV · 07-11-2018, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Robert Zohn

Yes, I am getting a few MQA-CDs and I plan on connecting a Bluesound Node 2

Thats one way to expand the content you can listen to. Let us know how it works out. I make use of aptX from computer content/files to players.

Robert Zohn · 07-11-2018, 03:14 AM

Hope you will consider a trip to NYC and join us at our 2018 TV Shootout and check out these new BD players.

Mobe1969 · 07-11-2018, 06:06 AM

Can you please post some photos, showing the full rear? Thanks.

Robert Zohn · 07-11-2018, 03:10 PM

Your wish is my command.

Very nice back-lit remote control.

The UB9000 has exceptional build quality.

michaelhazin · 07-11-2018, 03:23 PM

Can you speak to how well this will down convert HDR into SDR. I hear the 900 is great so I’m hoping it would only be better for the 9000. I’m looking to get a really good player but don’t have enough to get the TV I want yet.

Robert Zohn · 07-11-2018, 04:01 PM

Haven't tried HDR to SDR, but I expect it to be exceptional and this player has very good HDR tone mapping control.

We're doing audio performance tests now and then moving onto video performance tests along with testing the "HDR Optimizer" functions on several TVs and projectors.

PuppetMasterBlu · 07-11-2018, 04:41 PM

Would love to know how the 820 does with HDR to SDR.

Mobe1969 · 07-11-2018, 07:55 PM

Thanks for the pictures. No universal power supply darn it.

The remote looks the same overall as the 900 model. The 820 has a different remote, doesn't it? No backlight button?

Robert Zohn · 07-11-2018, 07:59 PM

Looks like the UB900 remote, but it has some different function buttons that match the new abilities/features.

Also true, no back-light on the UB820 remote, but the UB9000 is back-lit.

06-27-2018, 05:28 PM	#1
Robert Zohn Retailer Insider Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Scarsdale, NY Trading Score:2	Panasonic 2018 flagship UB9000 w/HCX video processor & dynamic conversion adjustment Here's some very good Panasonic UB9000 news.... As you all know I work closely with Panasonic and we are factory direct dealers. We wanted to hit a price point that would be compelling for the enthusiasts to be happy with and to attract new clients to the world of high-end streaming and disc playback. To that end we came up with a launch price of $999. Our dedicated UB9000 web page has more information. Now for some more good news... I mid - end of July I'll have a UB9000 engineering production sample! Hope to see many Blu-ray.com members and visitors at our showroom to audition Panasonic's new flagship UB9000 BD player. Last edited by Robert Zohn; 07-11-2018 at 11:15 PM. Reason: Fixed link

06-27-2018, 05:32 PM	#2
LordoftheRings Special Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Portishead ♫	Right on Robert!

07-09-2018, 09:07 PM	#4
Robert Zohn Retailer Insider Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Scarsdale, NY Trading Score:2	OMG, my UB9000 is in transit to me as I write this post! If all goes as promised by the carrier I'll receive the player this Wednesday!

07-09-2018, 11:18 PM	#6
Robert Zohn Retailer Insider Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Scarsdale, NY Trading Score:2	Correct. This is a sample for me to test and report back on how it operates with multiple TVs, audio receivers and of course, discs. I also report on performance and a wish list of enhancements. Very much as I did with the UB820 I received last month.

07-11-2018, 01:34 AM	#7
Robert Zohn Retailer Insider Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Scarsdale, NY Trading Score:2	Just a teaser for now with lots more to come tomorrow... Here's a glimpse of Panasonic's UB9000 Analog Audio Menu. Thanks to the high-end internal audio DAC's and detailed analog audio controls you can connect the stereo XLR balance audio outs directly to a high-end power amplifier. I'll be rocking Hi Res audio and MQA with this baby.

07-11-2018, 02:05 AM	#8
RalphoR Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Oct 2013 Location:The Forbidden Valley of NE Ohio Trading Score:13	OPPO bids adieu and before I can catch my breath Panasonic, and soon Pioneer, are releasing uber 4k players. Can't wait to read your initial thoughts on the 9000, Robert. Will you be doing the same for the Elite prior to its launch as well?

07-11-2018, 02:13 AM	#9
Robert Zohn Retailer Insider Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Scarsdale, NY Trading Score:2	I'll be posting on my testing and opinions on Panasonic's UB9000 and hope to see many Blu-ray.com members and visitors stopping by our showroom for a person audition. Not sure if I'll get an advance sample of the Elite player at this moment, but it does interest me.

07-11-2018, 03:02 AM	#11
Robert Zohn Retailer Insider Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Scarsdale, NY Trading Score:2	Yes, I am getting a few MQA-CDs and I plan on connecting a Bluesound Node 2

07-11-2018, 03:14 AM	#13
Robert Zohn Retailer Insider Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Scarsdale, NY Trading Score:2	Hope you will consider a trip to NYC and join us at our 2018 TV Shootout and check out these new BD players.

07-11-2018, 06:06 AM	#14
Mobe1969 Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Brisbane, Australia 4K collection:980 Blu-ray collection:1610	Can you please post some photos, showing the full rear? Thanks.

07-11-2018, 03:10 PM	#15
Robert Zohn Retailer Insider Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Scarsdale, NY Trading Score:2	Your wish is my command. Very nice back-lit remote control. The UB9000 has exceptional build quality.

07-11-2018, 03:23 PM	#16
michaelhazin Active Member Member since:Mar 2010	Can you speak to how well this will down convert HDR into SDR. I hear the 900 is great so I’m hoping it would only be better for the 9000. I’m looking to get a really good player but don’t have enough to get the TV I want yet.

07-11-2018, 04:01 PM	#17
Robert Zohn Retailer Insider Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Scarsdale, NY Trading Score:2	Haven't tried HDR to SDR, but I expect it to be exceptional and this player has very good HDR tone mapping control. We're doing audio performance tests now and then moving onto video performance tests along with testing the "HDR Optimizer" functions on several TVs and projectors.

07-11-2018, 04:41 PM	#18
PuppetMasterBlu Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Nov 2010 Location:USA 4K collection:437 Blu-ray collection:784 DVD collection:17 Trading Score:235	Would love to know how the 820 does with HDR to SDR.

07-11-2018, 07:55 PM	#19
Mobe1969 Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Brisbane, Australia 4K collection:980 Blu-ray collection:1610	Thanks for the pictures. No universal power supply darn it. The remote looks the same overall as the 900 model. The 820 has a different remote, doesn't it? No backlight button?

07-11-2018, 07:59 PM	#20
Robert Zohn Retailer Insider Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Scarsdale, NY Trading Score:2	Looks like the UB900 remote, but it has some different function buttons that match the new abilities/features. Also true, no back-light on the UB820 remote, but the UB9000 is back-lit.

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