The latest firmware update to the UDP-205 adds MQA decoding to the UDP-205's digital audio file playback. Compared to the built-in headphone amplifier in our previous generation BDP-105/105D players, the new design offers more power and higher performance. The headphone amplifier is connected directly to the ESS SABRE PRO DAC and offers a unique performance advantage over standalone headphone amplifiers. The 7.1-channel analog output can also be configured to a stereo down-mix mode as a Zone 2 audio source.įor a more intimate listening experience, headphones can be connected directly to the UDP-205’s built-in headphone amplifier. The UDP-205 delivers an incredible sound stage and an immersive surround experience thanks to its second ES9038PRO DAC chip. Individual analog 7.1-channel surround outputs are ideal for connecting to a 7.1-channel or 5.1-channel surround sound system. By transmitting a pair of differential signals, the balanced output provides better common-mode noise rejection and improves signal quality. The balanced output features a true differential signal path all the way from the DAC to the 3-pin XLR connector. The stereo output offers both XLR balanced and RCA single-ended connectors. In addition to the 7.1-channel surround audio output, the UDP-205 has a stereo audio output powered by a dedicated ES9038PRO DAC chip and specially designed buffer and driver stages. For compressed bitstream audio, it helps to ensure error-free transmission, and may improve the audio performance depending on whether the audio decoder in the A/V processor or receiver uses a synchronous or asynchronous clock scheme.
PCM and DSD signals rely on the HDMI clock directly, so the HDMI audio jitter reduction circuitry can improve the sound quality of PCM and DSD audio. This unique design significantly reduces jitter and eliminates timing errors, allowing you to enjoy your music with increased accuracy when you use the audio-only HDMI output port for connecting the audio signal. The UDP-205 features a high-stability, high-precision HDMI clock and a special HDMI audio jitter reduction circuit.