Ultra HD Media Player Sony FMPX10 4K

Ultra HD Media Player Sony FMPX10 4K 

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Generalitati

   Vom încerca să descriem în câteva cuvinte un media player 4K si anume minunatul Sony FMPX10. Nu este singurul player din categoria aceasta,si desi pe lîngă Nvidia Shield 4K  și Roku 4 4K , pare că îi lipsesc câteva caracteristici, poate totusi oferi utilizatorilor suficient de multe argumente pentru a fi cumparat.

   Cu acces către toate produsele Sony, filme si altele, compatibil cu un număr mare de televizoare ultra HD (nu doar de la Sony) si posibilitatea de a livra conținut 4K nativ chiar și către locații care nu au internet cu viteză mare, așa cum ar trebui pentru streaming 4K, FMP X10 se constituie într-o alternativă viabilă pentru cei ce iși doresc maximum de conținut nativ 4K UHD.


Părți pozitive

   Conectarea cu un televizor UHD se face foarte ușor, opțiunile de control fiind extrem de facile si intuitive, pur și simplu iși face treaba, oferind accesul către filmele 4K UHD pe care ți le dorești.

   Al doilea aspect care merită menționat este compatibilitatea. Până in finalul lui 2014 Sony ținea foarte mult ca media playere-le lor să funcționeze exclusiv cu televizoarele lor. A urmat apoi o decizie foarte bine primită de a face astfel încât FMPX10 să poată fi folosit pe orice televizor dacă indeplinește trei criterii tehnice:

• HDMI 2.0
• HDCP 2.2 copy protect content 
• capacitate de decodare a compresiei video  HEVC

Incepând cu 2015 aceste trei caracteristici au devenit standard deci poate fi folosit orice televizor,  Samsung, Sony, LG, Panasonic, Sharp sau Vizio 4K TV.

telecomanta

   Punctul trei este capabilitatea de a face streaming 4K  direct de pe Netflix și Amazon Prime, acestea fiind in plus fată de biblioteca nelimitată oferită de Sony Video.

   Am ajuns și la ultima dar nu cea de pe urma caracteristică a acestui fabulos player și anume, biblioteca nelimitată oferită de Sony Video la calitate 4K UHD, care oferă intr-adevăr nenumărate ore de conținut video, filme, documentare și alte programe. Incă se discuta dacă aceasta este cea mai mare sursă de continut video 4K din lume, dar dacă nu este, in mod cert este in top 2.

Părți negative

   Printre cele mai notabile părți negative este prețul. Deși a scăzut de la 600$ incă se menține în jurul sumei de 495$ ceea ce este incă semnificativ mai mult decât concurența, al cărei pret incepe de la 300$.

   Al doilea aspect negativ este că biblioteca Sony de conținut video 4k nu este chiar free in pofida prețului plătit pentru FMPX10.

Caracteristici tehnice

• Rezoluția maximă: 4K ultra HD la 3840 x 2160 pixels
• Codecuri video suportate: XAVC S, AVC (H.264), HEVC (H.265), Dolby Digital Plus
• Caracteristici ale telecomenzii: Roku remote with Voice control and private listening headphone jack
• Network: 802.11ac MIMO dual-band wireless, 10/100 Base-T Ethernet
• Conectivitate:  1 x HDMI 2.0, 2 x USB 2.0, 1 x Ethernet, dual-band 802.11n Wi-Fi
• Capacitate de stocare: 1 TB memorie interne
• Software/Apps: Sony Unlimited video content network access
• Dimensiuni (W x H x D): 25 x 5 x 25 cm
• Greutate: 3.6 kg

Design

   O "cutie" neagră, deci un design mai mult decât simplu. 

Conectivitate

   Sony FMPX10 are acces la internet via Ethernet or dual-band WiFi, un port HDMI 2.0 și doua porturi USB 3.0.

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Performante

   Este un echipament grozav să il ai pe lânga televizorul UDH. Functioneaza lin, rapid, interfața este una foarte prietenoasă, navigarea prin meniu si prin Netflix sau Amazon Prime se face la fel de usor, există un usor lag câte o dată, dar este o deficiență minoră.

  

   Una peste alta, Sony FMPX10, este o scula BUNA!

by BSTF

sursa: 4k.com

    

How Much Better Is Blu-ray Versus Upscaled DVD?

Q I have a Samsung UN55HU7250F UHDTV that’s currently being fed by a DVD player. Here’s my question: Since the TV upscales signals to 4K, will there be a significant advantage in upgrading to a Blu-ray player if the discs I watch are all DVDs? —Patrick Tyler / Boulder, CO
A Absolutely. The visual benefits of Blu-ray over DVD are substantial. Even when a DVD is scaled to 4K by a UHDTV, the image won’t look nearly as good as it would with a Blu-ray source. That’s because DVD resolution is 345,600 pixels, while Blu-ray provides over 2 million pixels. And when it comes to scaling, where you create new pixels from existing ones, the more picture detail you start out with, the better. Also, most Blu-ray players at this point in the game are absurdly inexpensive.
Another option here would be to wait until new Blu-ray 4K players arrive—it’s anticipated that they will be available by the end of 2015. However, since your UHDTV is a 55-inch model (a relatively small screen size for a 4K set) that isn’t compatible with forthcoming Blu-ray 4K features such as High Dynamic Range, you’ll get the best image quality bang for your buck by simply ditching DVD for Blu-ray.

source: soundandvision.com

Anthem MRX Series AVRs

   At CEDIA 2015, Anthem unveiled its latest MRX AV receivers, and the top model offers full 11-channel amplification within its chassis. If you’re looking for an AVR that can handle 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos, you’ll find that most companies offer only nine amplified channels, even if they tout 11-channel processing. Anthem dispenses with that limitation in its new flagship MRX 1120 AVR.

   There are three new AV receivers in Anthem’s lineup. The MRX 520 is the base model and offers five channels of amplification for $1400. Due to the limited number of channels, it does not support immersive audio formats.

   The step-up MRX 720 is a seven-channel AVR that costs $2500 and supports Dolby Atmos as well as DTS:X. While its internal seven internal amps can only power a 5.1.2 immersive audio configuration, by adding external amplification and using its preamp outputs, the MRX 720 can run up to a 7.1.4 Atmos/DTS:X system.

   The flagship Anthem MRX 1120 sells for $3500 and stands tall by offering 11 amplified channels, all fed juice by a toroidal power supply. The MRX 1120 can run a 7.1.4-channel Atmos/DTS:X system all on its own, a rare capability among AVRs.

   All three of Anthem’s new AV receivers sport 32-bit DACs, Anthem Room Correction, and HDMI 2.0a inputs plus outputs that support HDCP 2.2. These AVRs handle HDR video, 10-bit video, 4:4:4 color at 2160/60p, and a BT.2020 gamut. Furthermore, the MRX 720 and 1120 offer DTS Play-Fi audio, which allows for communication with other Play-Fi devices, for multi-room audio. Unfortunately, I don’t have the power output specs for any of the new MRX models, but the Japanese MRX 720 is rated at 100 watts per channel while the Japanese MRX 1120 is rated at 120 watts per channel. All three of Anthem’s new receivers will ship this January.

source: avsforum.com

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ANTHEM INTRODUCES NEW GEN 3 MRX RECEIVERS AND FIRST AV PROCESSOR WITH DTS PLAY-FI

If you’ve been holding out for a new receiver that features not only Dolby Atmos and DTS:X processing, but also the stunning audio performance and world-class room correction delivered by a company like Anthem, I have good news for you. Your wait is almost over. At this year’s CEDIA Expo in Dallas, the company introduced the third generation of its MRX receiver lineup, two of which feature the latest and greatest object-based surround sound formats, and all of which boast support for cutting-edge UHD video connectivity and processing, including HDMI  2.0a inputs and outputs with HDCP 2.2 copy protection, high dynamic range video, 60 frames per second video, 10-bit color, and more.

What’s more, all three of the new receivers—the MRX 520, MRX 720, and MRX 1120—feature differential output 32-bit digital-to-analog conversion with sample rate-optimized filters. What’s even more, all three feature built-in DTS Play-Fi capabilities, and can exist in the same streaming audio ecosystem asParadigm’s new Premium Wireless speakers, also debuted at the show.

We spoke with Western Regional Sales Manager Rob Sample for more details:

As Rob points out, the MRX 1120 will be one of the very few AV receivers on the market to feature a full 11 channels of amplification, meaning that you can use it to power a 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos or DTS:X speaker system (that’s 7.1 channels on the ground and 4 in-ceiling) without having to add your own amplification. That’s a pretty huge deal in and of itself.

If you don’t mind bringing your own amps to the party, though, you might be more interested in Anthem’s new AVM 60 preamp/processor. The AVM 60 brings all of the features that we love about the new Generation 3 MRX receiver lineup to the table, along with the flexibility to configure your system perfectly with as much power as your room needs. It’s a great match for Anthem’s new 225-watt-per-channel MCA 525, MCA 325, and MCA 225 amplifiers, which deliver five, three, and two channels of amplification, respectively, allowing you or your home tech specialist to mix-and-match to suit your system perfectly. Just need a 5.1 surround sound system? The MCA 525 is your guy, when combined with the AVM 60. Looking to expand to 7.1? Just add an MCA 225 and you’re in business. Or, if you want to take full advantage of the AVM 60’s Dolby Atmos and DTS:X processing capabilities, you can combine an MCA 525 and two MCA 325s for the perfect amount of amplification.

All seven new products are expected to ship in January, with prices as follows:

• MRX 520: $1,399
• MRX 720: $2,499
• MRX 1120: $3,499
• AVM 60: $2,999
• MCA 525: $3,499
• MCA 325: $2,499
• MCA 225: $1,999

source: hdliving.com