{
  "id": 5350925,
  "title": "Surprise: someone’s actually making a new 4K Blu-ray player! But it’s not exactly a mainstream option — this reference player is for audiophiles as much as cinephiles",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/surprise-someones-actually-making-a-new-4k-blu-ray-player-but-its-not",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-03T14:22:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/televisions/blu-ray/surprise-someones-actually-making-a-new-4k-blu-ray-player-but-its-not-exactly-a-mainstream-option-this-reference-player-is-for-audiophiles-as-much-as-cinephiles"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Magnetar Ultima is a new 4K Blu-ray player that supports a wide range of premium formats, including Blu-ray, SACD, DVD, CD, DVD-A, DSD/DoP, USB, and network playback. Priced at $12,000, this reference player is intended for audiophiles and cinephiles who still value the future of 4K Blu-ray. Unlike other hardware firms, Magnetar continues to manufacture players in response to the increasing popularity of the format. The Ultima features a separate external DC power supply, a synchronized master clock system, and extensive connectivity options such as two HDMIs, gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.0, AES/EBU, and coax S/PDIF connections. The player does not include an all-digital audio DAC, requiring users to connect it to a compatible system for optimal audio performance. Built on Magnetar's MKII player platform, the Ultima aims to deliver the most precise audio data to enhance the overall listening experience.",
  "summary": "Magnetar's Ultima is a reference-grade player for UHD Blu-Ray, SACD, DVD, CD and digital sources too",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}