Difference Between Panasonic DP-UB9000 and DP-UB9000P1K - Blu-ray Forum

BuckNaked2k · 06-26-2024, 06:01 PM

Look for guidance on buying one of these Panny flagships. I see the 9000 for a few hundred less than the newer P1K, but is it worth the price difference?

lilboyblu · 06-27-2024, 02:27 AM

Found the above P1K review on YouTube where the same question was asked and responded to in the comments section.

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Originally Posted by @fr0103

Is there a difference between the Panasonic "DP-UB9000P1K" and "DP-UB9000P" Reference Class 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Player? The "1K" is $138.96 higher cost. Going thru the specs they read identical.

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Originally Posted by @GramophoneMD

Hi FR, the big difference is the DAC changed from the original AKM, replaced by an ESS DAC in the P1K. AKM's production facility had a major fire which completely stopped production. Almost all devices that used the AKM chipset were replaced with newer versions. The resulting chip shortage affected costs too.

BuckNaked2k · 06-27-2024, 04:33 PM

Thank you! I have found sites that are listing one or the other for sale. One site in particular lists 22 of the original V1 models in stock, although I wonder if they just never updated the listing to reflect the new model as it's essentially the same thing. To me, it seems like there's a negligible difference, if any.

Giselle13 · 07-24-2024, 07:56 AM

Hello,

If you don't mind spending a bit more, go for the P1K. It has some improvements over the 9000 that might be worth it. But if you're looking to save money, the 9000 is still a solid choice. Both are great options!

DRC72 · 09-04-2024, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Giselle13

Hello,

If you don't mind spending a bit more, go for the P1K. It has some improvements over the 9000 that might be worth it. But if you're looking to save money, the 9000 is still a solid choice. Both are great options!

What are the improvements?

06-26-2024, 06:01 PM	#1
BuckNaked2k Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Feb 2010 Location:Connecticut 4K collection:32 Blu-ray collection:761 DVD collection:47 Trading Score:146	Difference Between Panasonic DP-UB9000 and DP-UB9000P1K Look for guidance on buying one of these Panny flagships. I see the 9000 for a few hundred less than the newer P1K, but is it worth the price difference?

06-27-2024, 04:33 PM	#3
BuckNaked2k Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Feb 2010 Location:Connecticut 4K collection:32 Blu-ray collection:761 DVD collection:47 Trading Score:146	Thank you! I have found sites that are listing one or the other for sale. One site in particular lists 22 of the original V1 models in stock, although I wonder if they just never updated the listing to reflect the new model as it's essentially the same thing. To me, it seems like there's a negligible difference, if any.

07-24-2024, 07:56 AM	#4
Giselle13 New Member Member since:Jun 2024	Hello, If you don't mind spending a bit more, go for the P1K. It has some improvements over the 9000 that might be worth it. But if you're looking to save money, the 9000 is still a solid choice. Both are great options!

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