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Zidoo UHD8000
Functional overview
*430mm standard size, excellent texture with all-aluminum alloy brushed panel, frosted upper cover, thickened bottom and shockproof foot pad.
*New generation Amlogic S928X-K 64-bit penta-core A76 + A55 high-performance multi-functional processor.
*8GB DDR4 RAM + 64GB eMMC storage, 64-bit memory bandwidth, providing exceptional system smoothness.
*XMOS + ESS9069Q DAC, supports decoding DSD512/PCM768KHz 32Bit.
*Supports SACD ISO, DSF, DFF, WAV, FLAC, etc.; supports gapless playback and CUE track playback.
*Supports USB DAC input (good as high-end decoders), compatible with Windows 10/11, MAC OS, and Android systems.
* High-quality switching power supply + large toroidal linear power supply, which is specially designed for audio and video circuits independently to ensure strong power source and good signal output.
*High-fidelity audio decoding output through XLR fully balanced and RCA analog audio port.
*Dual HDMI audio and video separate output can enjoy 4K video and HD audio at the same time without upgrading AV receiver.
*Smooth Android 11 OS significantly improved system performance and stability.
*Large LED display panel, dual hidden NSS patented HDD bays and each HDD bay support capacity up to 16TB.
*HDMI 2.1® supports 8K 60Hz point-to-point output, supports HDR (HDR10/HLG/HDR10+/Dolby Vision).
*Supports AV1/VP9/H.265/AVS3/AVS2 video codecs, 12-bit, BT.2020 wide color range; supports Atmos/DTS X audio pass-through output.
*Built-in VS10 image quality engine is highly customizable, significantly improving image quality by custom mapping different video modes.
*Processing HDR10 static metadata (MaxFall, MaxCll) more accurately which shows higher brightness and deeper darkness level.
*Supports acquiring and processing HDR10+ dynamic metadata, colors and brightness are processed frame by frame and scene by scene.
*Automatic frame rate 23.976 and resolution switching output ensures smooth movie playback without interruption (supports local playback and online streaming).
*Supports external BD/DVD (unencrypted)/CD discs playback and CD ripping.
*Supports BD/UHD Blu-ray menu playback and gapless branching playback of Blu-rays with complex MPLS structure.
*Graphics special effects subtitles are supported and subtitles brightness can be adjusted. Subtitles can be downloaded. Zidoo is the only one among the field to support Blu-ray and MKV dual forced subtitle.
*Supports multiple music streaming methods, such as DLNA, Tidal Connect, etc.
*New Poster Wall 4.0 supports movie trailers and user-friendly custom classification and management.
*Upgraded music player 8.0 with brand new UI main interface, supports lossless playback and decoding, personalized settings, song data matching.
*Supports HDMI® CEC control, RS232 control, Control 4, seamless integration into smart home.
*Supports the exclusive Zidoo Controller APP for iOS and Android mobile phones, iPad landscape mode and Android tablet landscape mode, which can seamlessly play and control Zidoo media players.
*Supports access to network protocols like NFS, SMB v1/v2/v3, UPnP, Web DAV, and built-in SMB service.
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Professional Reviews 89/100
Nicely Roasted
Sound Quality
89/100
Build Quality
90/100
Features Usability
90/100
Value for Money
89/100
The UHD8000 stands out as a serious digital hub, pairing audiophile-grade audio hardware with 8K video support, balanced XLR outputs, and broad streaming flexibility. Soundnews praises its versatility, while its feature-rich design and strong build make it a compelling choice for buyers who want one component to handle music, movies, and system control with confidence.
What Reviewers Are Saying
Pros
Exceptionally versatile: works as a DAC, preamp, streamer, music server, Roon endpoint, and advanced video player.
Strong connectivity for serious systems, including balanced XLR, RCA, USB, optical, coaxial, HDMI audio-only output, and dual HDD bays.
Reviewed as an audiophile-friendly source with strong overall sound quality, resolution, and dynamics scores.
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 89/100
Reviewers present the UHD8000 as a serious audio-focused digital source rather than just a video box, with a clean and capable presentation that suits audiophile use. The available review language is enthusiastic about its versatility, but there is not much direct commentary on tonal character, low-level nuance, or digital refinement beyond the overall positive impression.
Tonal Balance Musicality
89/100
The review frames it as an audiophile-friendly and versatile device, suggesting a pleasing, engaging presentation. There is little direct criticism of harshness or glare, but also not much detailed description of tonal color or long-term listenability.
Resolution Detail
88/100
The review does not spend much time on micro-detail or separation, so this is only lightly evidenced. Still, the overall tone is that of a capable high-end digital source, which supports a clearly positive showing here.
Digital Performance
90/100
The product’s audio-oriented hardware and the reviewer’s positive framing point to strong digital execution, with the unit presented as a serious source for audiophiles. The review does not document specific artifacts or technical comparisons, but nothing in the provided evidence suggests obvious digital shortcomings.
FEATURES USABILITY PERFORMANCE 90/100
The UHD8000 looks unusually flexible, combining streaming support, multiple digital and analog outputs, USB audio input, internal storage bays, and broad control options. Review coverage is thin on day-to-day software behavior, but the feature set itself is broad and clearly aimed at serious system integration.
Streaming Software
88/100
The review mentions support for TIDAL Connect, DLNA, Squeezelite, and other streaming services, but gives little direct feedback on app polish, setup, responsiveness, or stability. On the evidence provided, it appears capable and modern, though not deeply assessed for software experience.
Features Connectivity
94/100
Connectivity is a major strength: balanced XLR and RCA outputs, USB output, optical and coaxial digital outputs, USB audio input, HDMI audio-only output, and internal SATA bays all make it highly flexible. That breadth of connections makes it easy to fit into both stereo and multichannel systems.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
90/100
The review presentation and the listed hardware suggest a substantial, well-appointed component, and the product is described in notably positive terms. The reviews say little about long-term durability or transport-style mechanics, so the judgment is based mainly on the general sense of solidity rather than detailed fault reporting.
Value for Money
89/100
The reviewer explicitly calls out a $1500 price point and presents the UHD8000 as a more affordable option in a serious audiophile/cinephile device category. That makes it sound competitively priced for what it offers, especially given the feature set and audio ambitions.
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