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Universal Disc Players in Ottawa

One high-end player for CD, SACD, DVD and Blu-ray — audiophile sound from every disc.

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What is a universal disc player, and do you need one?

A universal disc player spins virtually every physical format — CD, SACD, DVD-Audio, Blu-ray, and 4K UHD — through one audiophile-grade transport and DAC, so a single component covers both music and home theatre. Our Ottawa selection features the Magnetar UDP800 MKII at $3,499 and the reference-class UDP900 at $4,599.

Choose a universal player if you own SACDs or DVD-Audio discs, or want one machine for hi-fi listening and 4K video with balanced XLR outputs. For Red Book CD only, a dedicated CD player or transport may suit you better.

Universal disc players available at Distinctive Audio in Ottawa, with key features, condition, and price in Canadian dollars.
Model Highlights Condition MSRP (CAD)
Magnetar UDP800 MKII 4K UHD Blu-ray, SACD, balanced XLR Brand New $3,499
Magnetar UDP900 Dual power supply, Sabre DAC, reference class Brand New $4,599

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MAGNETAR UDP-800 MKII Universal Player

$2,099.95
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Plays Every Disc

Seamless playback of CD, DVD-Audio, Blu-ray, and 4K UHD with exceptional precision.

SACD & Hi-Res

Extract every detail from Super Audio CDs and high-resolution digital audio files.

Audiophile DAC

Reference-class digital-to-analog conversion for clean, accurate sound reproduction.

Video Output

Sharp visual fidelity alongside high-end audio performance for your home theater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Expert guidance on choosing the right universal disc players for your system.

What discs does it play? expand_more
Our universal disc players handle virtually every physical format, including CD, SACD (Super Audio CD), DVD-Audio, standard DVD, Blu-ray, and modern 4K UHD Blu-ray discs.
Does it do SACD? expand_more
Yes, these units feature dedicated DSD decoding for native SACD playback, ensuring you hear the high-resolution audio exactly as the mastering engineer intended, without down-sampling to PCM.
CD player vs universal? expand_more
While a dedicated CD player focuses purely on Red Book CD audio, a high-end universal player uses premium components (like dual power supplies and reference DACs) to provide audiophile-grade CD playback while adding the versatility to play SACD, DVD-A, and video formats.
Video output options? expand_more
They feature dual HDMI outputs, allowing you to send untouched video directly to your display while sending an isolated audio stream to your processor or receiver, minimizing interference.

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