It also includes the latest generation of Panasonic’s HCX processor, which has been specifically designed for 4K playback. In fact, the only formats it doesn't support are SACD and DVD-Audio, but they're fairly rare these days. The Panasonic DP-UB820EB boasts an impressive set of specifications that includes playback of most disc formats, such as Ultra HD Blu-ray, 3D Blu-ray, Blu-ray, DVD and CD. So the main question is whether any differences in the UB9000EB justify nearly three times the price of the UB820? Let's put the player through its paces and find out. It's also worth pointing out that the UB820EB retails for £299 as at the time of writing (December 2018), which is a fantastic price. However, if you're planning on using the HDMI outputs, it's debatable whether you'd notice any difference between the two players. The UB820 also has a cheaper remote control, the older style home page, and a few menu differences. So what don't you get? There's no full-metal chassis, THX certification, audiophile components, coaxial digital output, or two-channel phono and balanced XLR outputs. There's also Dolby Vision and HDR10+ decoding, 7.1-channel analogue outputs, streaming services, and high resolution audio. The UB820 includes many of the same features as the top-end model, which means you get state-of-the-art 4K playback thanks to Panasonic’s HCX processor, High Dynamic Range (HDR) support, and the new HDR Optimiser feature. The Panasonic DP-UB820EB is the manufacturer's mid-range, 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player, sitting between the flagship DP-UB9000EB and the entry-level DP-UB320EB.
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