![]() ![]() ![]() One of the main features next to the HiFi Audio Panel are the inclusion of Dual HDD bays. It also includes a CD-Ripper APP for this model more about that APP later. Playing DVD/BD works well once going but Menu processing if selected is terribly slow. It worked functionally for playing music MP3/FLAC, DVD and BD with a good user interface. The UHD2000 will also formally support an external ROM Drive via USB. There are many other ways to control the media players remotely: Webinterface, Zidoo Controller APP, Control4 and even a RS232 port plus Trigger port for control too. That mouse feature in fact is a bit hidden amongst the other special function keys. This remote is really excellent, but would have liked it even more including a real pointer mouse function and not including just a cursor mouse feature. I like BT a lot more than IR and it has also some more programmable IR keys. It comes with the excellent BT V8 remote. Why is not included anymore? In fact with complex new features in HT3 and MP5 the need for a good manual is higher than ever before. I even needed to add the limited setup assistant in the Help APP myself by copying it from my Z9S. With the box comes no printed/online manual just a quick setup folder. A slight difference in mainboard design (powering ports up)? That same drive works perfectly with my Z9S which is strange as both are running at the same FW level. It mostly is NOT found at power-on and it may take several plugs/unplugs to get it finally going. ![]() ![]() There is a serious problem though with detecting my 2.5 inch drive powered by USB used for music. Actual functionality will vary per setup and actual use but the basis is correct just like for Z9S. It also switches my setup to the designated HDMI port when powered on. HDMI-CEC is supported and has no negative side-effects. Strange enough it takes a few seconds longer to boot than my Z9S? Add 10 - 20 secs for detection of every additional HDD. It is fast enough to boot (35 - 45 sec range) connected either via external SATA or via USB. Mainboard specs are high end too with 32 G FLASH, 4G RAM and Dual Band Wi-Fi with detachable antennas. Overall it results in perfect connectivity. It also has both an UB3c and a standard USB3 port on the back, next to Audio RCA/XLR, Dual HDMI OUT, HDMI IN and SPDIF connectors. I suggest Zidoo to modify the flap with a quality transparent cover. Putting the display to low makes it almost totally invisible which is a shame. Looks great with the flap down but once up most of the quality aspects are lost. Unfortunately the window in the mentioned flap uses a dark filter degrading the quality and brightness of the display a lot. The nice display with many icons is of high quality and big enough to be read at my viewing distance. It looks and feels like a very solid unit with Dual HDD bays and a central front display also including 2x USB2 ports and a power switch. There are many reviews available detailed with pictures of it so I am not going to redo that here. It is only available in black as used by many brands of Audio/Video equipment. The UHD2000 in contrary to the base model Z9S is a Full-Size HiFi component fitting nicely in a 42cm wide rack with units of other brands. The HW-box connectivity and specifications: Both use the same Sabre ES9038 chip plus XMOS as the basis.Ī full recently updated review of that setup can be found there. These will be practical compared with using my USB External DAC together with my Z9S. Made some space reservation for that reason as there are size restrictions per reply on this forum.īeing positioned as a HiFi player special attention will be given to the audio aspects. I probably will integrate the total as a final total review for UHD2000 here. As soon as new stable FW is released by Zidoo for both models also the above experiences will be updated again to actualize it. It builds on top of my review for the Z9S to be found here:įor comparison the same FW v2.3.35 was used on both models. Caveat or serious shortcoming to be fixed It is not owned by me so future testing will not be possible by myself. In fact a friend was so nice to lend his player to me for this purpose. This is a practical review of the new UHD2000 comparing it with my trusty Z9S. ![]()
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