Krovatar KBU-300 SACD/CD 4K UHD Blu-ray Player
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Product Overview & Specifications
The Krovatar KBU-300 is a high-performance, universal 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and SACD player engineered for demanding home theater and audiophile applications. Powered by the flagship MediaTek MT8581 System-on-Chip (SoC) and paired with a precision Panasonic optical disc drive assembly, the KBU-300 delivers stable disc reading and low-noise playback across 100GB triple-layer UHD discs, 3D Blu-rays, SACDs, and standard CDs. For video processing, it supports both Dolby Vision and HDR10+ dynamic metadata formats, delivering vibrant colors and accurate scene-by-scene contrast.
Housed in a compact, lightweight aluminum alloy enclosure, the player serves as a versatile digital hub featuring dual HDMI outputs for dedicated audio/video splitting, coaxial digital audio out, and a built-in Qualcomm QCC Bluetooth transmitter (aptX HD and aptX Adaptive) for high-definition private headphone listening. Native Super Audio CD (SACD) playback is routed directly via HDMI or I²S bitstream/PCM output to compatible AV receivers and external DACs.
KEY FEATURES & PROPRIETARY TECHNOLOGIES
- MediaTek MT8581 & Panasonic Optical Drive: Reference-grade 4K SoC paired with a Panasonic optical drive mechanism ensures smooth, quiet tracking on multi-layer 100GB UHD Blu-ray discs.
- Universal Optical Format Support: Native playback support for 4K UHD BD, 3D Blu-ray, DVD-Audio, SACD (DSD layer playback), and Audio CD formats.
- Dolby Vision & HDR10+ Dynamic HDR: Decodes advanced dynamic HDR metadata formats to optimize brightness, contrast, and color balance frame-by-frame.
- Object-Based Immersive Audio Bitstream: Supports bitstream passthrough for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X to multi-channel AV receivers.
- Qualcomm QCC Bluetooth 5.2 Transmitter: Built-in wireless transmission featuring aptX HD and aptX Adaptive codecs for low-latency, high-resolution audio streaming directly to Bluetooth headphones or active speakers.
- Dedicated High-Res SACD Output Architecture: Outputs native DSD or high-resolution PCM streams via HDMI/I²S to external receivers and DACs.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product Category | Universal 4K UHD Blu-ray & SACD Disc Player |
| Brand / Manufacturer | Krovatar |
| Model Number | KBU-300 |
| Core Processing Chipset | MediaTek MT8581 System-on-Chip (SoC) |
| Optical Transport Mechanism | Panasonic Precision Optical Pickup Assembly |
| Supported Disc Formats | 4K UHD BD (Triple-Layer 100GB), BD-Video, 3D BD, SACD (DSD Layer), DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, CD-DA |
| Video High Dynamic Range (HDR) | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG |
| Audio Decoding & Passthrough | Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, DTS:X, DTS-HD Master Audio, DSD, Multi-Channel PCM |
| Wireless Audio Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.2 Transmitter (Qualcomm QCC | Codecs: aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, AAC, SBC) |
| HDMI Outputs | 2x HDMI (HDMI 2.0b Video/Audio Output + Dedicated Audio-Only Output) |
| Digital Audio Outputs | 1x Coaxial S/PDIF (Output limited to standard CD/PCM due to SACD copy protection) |
| USB Connectivity | 2x USB 2.0 Ports (Supports external hard drives up to 1 TB and local media playback) |
| Chassis Material & Build | Lightweight Aluminum Alloy Housing |
| Power Consumption | 18 W Operating Power |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 320 x 199 x 47 mm (12.6" x 7.83" x 1.85") |
| Net Weight | 1.2 kg (2.64 lbs) |
| Included Accessories | Bluetooth Remote Control (with battery), Power Adapter, HDMI Cable, User Manual |
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