{"product_id":"magnetal-ultima-blu-ray-cd-transport","title":"Magnetar Ultima Blu Ray\/CD Transport","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMagnetar\u003c\/strong\u003e Ultima is a reference-grade \u003cstrong\u003euniversal disc transport\u003c\/strong\u003e engineered for dedicated home cinemas and high-resolution two-channel systems built around an external DAC or AV processor. Developed from Magnetar's MKII player platform, it plays UHD Blu-ray, Blu-ray, DVD, CD, SACD and DVD-Audio, along with USB and network media, and delivers 4K video with Dolby Vision and HDR10+. A battery-assisted DC power architecture with BYD lithium-based power stages, a unified 10 MHz master clock and a heavily reinforced, internally isolated chassis are all dedicated to one goal - delivering the cleanest, most stable digital signal possible from a physical disc.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Hi-Fi Centre Team Take\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor collectors who still value physical media, the Ultima is a reminder of just how good a disc can look and sound. With no built-in DAC or analogue outputs, every part of the design is focused on reading, clocking and transmitting data with as little noise and timing error as possible, leaving conversion to the processor or DAC you have already chosen. The battery-assisted power stages keep the transport and clock circuits isolated from household mains noise, and in a well-sorted system that shows up as a calmer, more stable picture and a quieter, more focused soundstage from SACD and lossless Blu-ray soundtracks alike. Separate main and audio-only HDMI outputs make it easy to send video straight to a projector or display while routing audio to a dedicated processor, making it a natural centrepiece for a serious private cinema.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Acoustic \u0026amp; Design Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery-Assisted DC Power:\u003c\/strong\u003e An external BYD lithium-based power supply feeds dedicated DC power stages, isolating the transport, clocking and signal paths from the noise and fluctuations of conventional mains power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnified 10 MHz Master Clock:\u003c\/strong\u003e All system clocks, including the 25 MHz and 27 MHz domains, are derived from a single 10 MHz reference with 0.01-0.05 ppm stability and phase noise below -150 dB for exceptional timing precision.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReinforced, Isolated Chassis:\u003c\/strong\u003e A heavily reinforced structure with isolated internal compartments suppresses resonance and vibration, while controlled grounding and power distribution prevent interference between subsystems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthorized Dealer Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hi-Fi Centre is an Authorized Dealer for Magnetar, ensuring authentic products backed by full manufacturer warranty coverage, in-store demonstration and expert setup support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand \u0026amp; Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e Magnetar Ultima\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComponent Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Universal Disc \u0026amp; Media Transport (no internal DAC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlatform:\u003c\/strong\u003e Magnetar MKII\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupported Disc Formats:\u003c\/strong\u003e UHD Blu-ray, Blu-ray, DVD, CD, SACD, DVD-Audio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Media Playback:\u003c\/strong\u003e USB and network file playback; DSD and DoP support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVideo Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4K Ultra HD, Dolby Vision, HDR10+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHDMI Outputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1x Main HDMI (video and audio), 1x Audio-Only HDMI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigital Audio Outputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1x AES\/EBU (XLR, with DoP support), 1x Coaxial S\/PDIF (RCA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnalogue Audio Outputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e None (dedicated digital transport)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClock Architecture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unified 10 MHz master reference with derived 25 MHz and 27 MHz domains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal Oscillator:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.01-0.05 ppm stability; phase noise below -150 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnections:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 MHz clock connection, USB 3.0, Ethernet LAN, RS-232C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e External BYD lithium-based battery-assisted DC power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMains Voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100-240V AC, 50\/60Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the Magnetar Ultima have a built-in DAC?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The Ultima is a dedicated digital transport with no internal DAC or analogue outputs. It sends a digital signal via HDMI, AES\/EBU or coaxial to an external DAC, AV processor or surround processor, which handles the conversion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does the Magnetar Ultima use a battery-assisted power supply?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConventional mains power carries electrical noise and fluctuations that can affect sensitive transport and clock circuits. The Ultima's BYD lithium-based DC power stages isolate these critical circuits, creating a quieter, more stable operating environment for disc reading and digital transmission.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the Magnetar Ultima play SACD and DSD in a two-channel system?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. 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