There are two HDMI outputs, making it capable to separate the audio and video signals, plus stereo and coaxial digital audio outputs.
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Sony has finally launched an Ultra HD Blu-ray player – and no, it’s not on the PS4 Pro.
Aside from its ability to play Ultra HD Blu-ray discs, the UBP-X1000ES will incorporate a number of video codecs in order to stream 4K video from Netflix, YouTube and more, and will also support high-dynamic-range (HDR) content. Dolby Atmos and DTS:X are supported as well, and the player features a 32-bit processing DAC compatible with both native DSD (at up to 11.2 MHz) and LPCM (at up to 192kHz) Hi-Res Music files. Sony also says that when playing 4K HDR content on a Sony 4K HDR TV, the player will rock out a special Sony algorithm to deliver the proper brightness and color gradations. The company plans to have the UBP-X1000ES certified with vendors like Control4, Crestron, and Savant, and IP control via Wi-Fi or Ethernet is included out of the box.
Sony will offer the UBP-X1000ES exclusively through the custom install channel starting sometime in spring 2017. You may be asking yourself why Sony has announced this so early. The upgrade will be added via a firmware update after release. It also offers High Dynamic Range (HDR), which boasts better detail, brightness, and contrast.
The VPL-VW675ES features two HDMI inputs, both of which support HDMI 2.0a (again aimed at 4K UHD and HDR support) and HDCP 2.2. It will be available in November 2016 for a mere $14,999.99.
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Finally, Sony has announced four new models in its ES line of A/V receivers, which will join its flagship STR-ZA5000ES model: the STR-ZA3100ES, STR-ZA2100ES, and STR-ZA1100ES, as well as the entry level STR-ZA810ES. Advanced video processing is also incorporated, allowing users to upscale 1080p content to near 4K 60p resolution.
