Introduction
Elite digital media player
Discover the R_volution PlayerPro 8K, an elite media device that supports advanced Dolby Vision and HDR10+ technologies.
This player has a robust linear power supply supported by a large toroidal transformer.
At its core is the powerful Amlogic S928X chipset, complemented by a precision TCXO clock.
It comes with R_video, an agile and contemporary Media Center software, perfect for curating your video library.
The R_volution PlayerPro 8K comes with a dual HDD enclosure that can host up to 64 TB of movies, TV shows and concert files.
It offers HDMI 2.1 output, compatibility with the latest AV1 codec up to 8K resolution in HDR and delivers stunning picture and sound quality to meet the needs of the most demanding home theater enthusiasts.

Features
Elite digital media device with a dual HDD enclosure powered by a huge toroidal transformer.
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Description
The R_volution PlayerPro 8K guarantees unparalleled quality and exceptional performance, thanks to its linear power supply and precision TCXO clock.
R_volutions offering was created to provide end users with effortless, user-friendly management of their entire movie library in breathtaking 8K Ultra HD clarity.
Enjoy your movies in your own theater with the best possible video quality and authentic, high-fidelity, lossless audio that mimics the films’ original soundtracks.
The R_volution PlayerPro 8K combines top performance with a strikingly sophisticated design for the ultimate home entertainment experience.
Equipped with industry-leading AI, the R_video user interface revolutionizes the organization of your movie collection.
Combined with the PC/Mac app, R_video allows you to customize your library with customized categories and movie groups, listen to original soundtracks as you explore your collection, customize your homepage and embellish it with exclusive banners such as Director’s Cut or Pure Audio Blu-ray.
The app’s user-friendly design makes it very easy to upload personalized top banners, covers, backgrounds and soundtracks.
The R_volution PlayerPro 8K embraces a wide range of digital audio and video formats, is at the forefront of HDR innovation, supports Dolby Vision and HDR10+, and is compatible with nearly all modern video file types, including MKV, M2TS, BD and UHD ISO files, complete with quick navigation for BD/UHD menus.
It features AV-1 and HEVC video codecs, capable of a billion colors, and HDMI 2.1 output for 8K 60p HDR.
For audiophiles, the device supports high-resolution formats such as DSD, AIFF, FLAC and ALAC, all housed in a rugged chassis.
The PlayerPro 8K also features Auro3D, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, providing a stunning home theater experience.
Technical specifications
– Chipset: Amlogic S928X-K/J.
– CPU: Quad-core 2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55 + a powerful 1.9 GHz ARM A76 core.
Offers up to twice the power of the RTD1619DR in the previous model.
– GPU: ARM Mali-G57.
Achieves an Antutu score of over 300,000.
– NPU: Dedicated hardware for AI acceleration.
– OS: Dual-boot Linux and Android 11.
– DSP: Supports 10-bit YUV and hardware acceleration for R_video UI.
– Cache: 1MB L2+L3.
– RAM: 8 GB, twice as much as in the previous model.
– ROM: 64 GB NAN eMMC, with twice as much storage as the previous generation.
– Connections: Premium gold-plated HDMI 2.1a for audio/video (with support for HDCP 2.2/2.3, CEC, Deep Color, 12-bit, xvYCC), one front-panel USB 2.0 port, three USB 3.0 ports (one with noise-canceling), one front-panel USB 2.0 port, and three front-panel USB 3.0 ports.
0 ports (one of which has noise-canceling audio output), gold-plated RCA analog audio output, gold-plated coaxial S/PDIF digital audio output, optical S/PDIF audio output (TOSlink), Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Gb/s), Wi-Fi with dual gold-plated antennas, dedicated RF antenna, IR input for extenders, power button, on/off LED and multi-segment LED display.
– Dual HDD Rack enclosure: quickly place and swap two 3.5-inch internal SATA hard drives, up to 32TB each, for a total capacity of 64TB.
– Media Resources: Access content from internal/external HDDs (USB), USB devices (flash drives, card readers), PCs and NAS within a local area network (SMB 2) and other Internet/local area network resources.
Supports external multi-bay USB storage enclosures.
– Fast file transfer: Achieve speeds of up to 90 MB/s via SATA, USB 3.0 and Ethernet.
– SMB Client/Server: Get direct access from another R_volution Player or computer through your local network.
Supports Samba Client to SMB 2 with R_share technology.
– Video Codecs: Supports HEVC, H.265, x265 (up to Main10 Level 6.1 High 60p in 4K UHD), AV1 (up to 8K UHD 60p), AVC, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, VC-1, H.264/x.264 (up to 60p in Full HD and 24p/20 Mbps in 4K UHD), FLV, XVID, DIVX (3/4/5/6), RealVideo8/9/10, VP9 Profile 2 (up to 4K 60p and HDR); supports ultra-high bitrates up to 300 Mbps.
– Video file formats: Compatible with UHD ISO, BD ISO, BDMV, MKV, MPEG-TS, MPEG-PS, MPEG, MPE, MPG, TS, TP, M2TS, VOB, ASF, AVI, VC-1, MOV, MP4, QT, WebM, DVD-ISO, VIDEO_TS, RMVB, RM, DAT, VOB, FLV, DAT, WMV, AVCHD, 3D SbS/T&B.
– Dolby Vision: Full support for Dolby Vision profiles P5, P7 MEL, P7 FEL and P8 in UHD ISO, BDMV, MKV, MPEG-TS, TS, M2TS, MP4 formats.
– AV1 codec: Provides up to 50% improvement in video quality over the HEVC codec, requiring up to 50% less bitrate for equivalent video quality.
– Widevine L1 DRM: Enjoy premium online video services in full 1080p and UHD.
The highest DRM level, Security Level 1 (L1), provides full processing within a Trusted Execution Environment (TEE), allowing streaming of premium content in UHD resolutions.
Level 2 is limited to streaming at 480p.
– Video output flexibility: Supports resolutions and formats from SD to 1080p, 4K UHD (3840×2160) and 8K UHD (7680×4320), up to 8K 60p. True 24p (23,976 Hz output) playback capability. Experimental 120 Hz output support.
– Audio codecs: Comprehensive support for AC-3, E-AC3, AC-4, DTS, DTS-WAV, MPEG, MP3, ALAC, APE, CAF, M4A, AIFF, WAV, WavPack, VSELP, FLAC, AAC, HE-AAC, AMR-NB, OGG, RA_COOK, LPCM, PCM, ADPCM, FLA; including lossless and audiophile formats (up to 32-bit/384 kHz), DSD. (does not support gapless playback)
– SACD (DSD): high quality playback of Super Audio CD (DSD) in popular formats (ISO, DFF, DSF), with support for stereo and multichannel, including DST compression. Multi-channel DSD can be output via HDMI in native DSD bitstream or multi-channel PCM (up to 176.4 kHz). Stereo DSD can be output via HDMI in native DSD bitstream or HDMI and S/PDIF in stereo PCM (up to 176.4 kHz).
– Multi-channel audio: Bitstream, decode and downmix LPCM 2.0/5.1/7.1 (up to 48 kHz) in various codecs such as AAC, MP3, WMA, FLAC, WAV, OGG, AIFF, DTS, Dolby Digital, AC-4 and more, including advanced formats such as DTS:X, Dolby Atmos and Auro 3D.
– File formats playlists: M3U, PLS, CUE.
– Subtitle formats: SRT (Subrip/external), SUB (MicroDVD) (external), text (MKV), SSA/ASS (MKV, external), VobSub (MP4, MKV, SUB/IDX external), SMI (Sami), IDX, PGS (UHD ISO, BD ISO, BDMV, M2TS, MKV), DVBSUB (DVB-T, DVB-S, DVB-C).
– Subtitle options: Downloadable subtitles, support for forced subtitles for MKV, ISO, BDMV.
Customizable sync, size, color, encoding and vertical position, including Blu-ray (PGS) subtitles.
Supports multiple external subtitles and default subtitle settings.
– File formats for photos: JPEG (hardware decoding), PNG, BMP, GIF.
Features include slideshow, transition effects, rotation, zoom, playlist browsing, repeat, shuffle.
– HDD partition formats: FAT16/FAT32, EXT2/EXT3/EXT4, NTFS, exFAT, HFS/HFS+ (read-only), BTRFS-all with read-write capability except HFS/HFS+.
– Ethernet: 10/100/1000 Mb/s.
– Wi-Fi: Dual Band 2.4+5 GHz IEEE 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6), with two removable antennas.
– Android 11: Access additional apps via GooglePlay or APK files.
Note: Some apps may require a computer mouse or AirMouse (not included) for optimal use.
– Network playback: Optimized network performance for seamless playback over the local network for all media types, including HEVC UHD files, via Gigabit Ethernet or 10/100 Ethernet.
– Universal RC: Easy to integrate into smart home setups with IR and IP code compatibility.