Dune HD Solo 8K Media Player

Description

8K Dolby Vision & HDR10+ Media Player

This 8K Dolby Vision & HDR10+ Media Player belongs to the new flagship line of Dune HD 8K models, representing the next generation after the RTD1619DR series. Designed for uncompromising performance, it delivers high-end video quality with support for 8K playback, the AV1 codec, and YouTube 8K HDR, ensuring exceptional clarity, detail, and future-ready compatibility. Equipped with Android, a built-in 3.5-inch HDD rack, 8 GB RAM and 64 GB internal storage, Gigabit Ethernet, and Wi-Fi 6, it is optimized for powerful and reliable local media playback.

Advanced video and audio processing features such as Dolby Vision VS10, HDR10+, HD audio, and automatic frame rate switching (AFR) ensure smooth motion, accurate colour reproduction, and cinematic realism. The player also supports ISO 4K Dolby Vision Profile 7 FEL, making it ideal for high-quality movie libraries stored on HDD or NAS, where maximum picture and sound fidelity are required. This media player is optimized for Hi-End media playback from local HDD or NAS storage. Support for Android apps and streaming services is a secondary function without guaranteed compatibility. Full or official Netflix support is not available, and Netflix 4K is not supported.

Key Features

New line of cutting edge 8K media players from Dune HD

The new flagship 8K line is based on the newest top S928X media processor, has full 8K support, very powerful hardware and various other advantages. At the same time, this line keeps the most important features of RTD1619DR models (except BD3D). Top picture quality, Dolby Vision VS10 technology, full support for all formats of HD audio, advanced support for playback of Dolby Vision files, support for full menu in ISO images and disc structures.

Hi-End S928X media processor with 8K, AV1, VS10

The media player uses the Hi-End version of the newest S928X media processor with Dolby Vision VS10 engine. It is the most powerful and the most advanced media processor from Amlogic. It gives outstanding picture quality, supports true 8Kp60 decoding and true 8Kp60 output, includes the new AV1 video codec, and has top performance overall.

Full 8K video support

8K is a next generation video format, which offers 4 times as many pixels than 4K. 8K format gives the most immersive viewing experience and delivers a truly smooth and crisp image. The media player supports both 8Kp60 HDR video decoding and 8Kp60 HDR video output. The media player can downscale 8K content to any resolution and upscale any content to 8K resolution. YouTube 8K HDR is supported.

AV1 video codec

The media player supports the new AV1 video codec, which helps to get up to 50% video quality improvement without increasing video bitrate (or requires up to 50% lesser bitrate for the same video quality). This new video codec is already used by YouTube and will be increasingly important for compatibility with various video services and content sources.

Top performance

The media player has a very powerful CPU and GPU. The CPU includes four 2.0 GHz ARM A55 cores, a "big" 1.9 GHz ARM A76 core (with very high performance), and also an extra core for system needs. The resulting CPU performance is up to 2x more than in RTD1619DR. GPU has been upgraded to Mali G57. Combined with super-fast LPDDR4X and super-fast eMMC, this gives blazing fast overall system performance. Total Antutu score exceeds 300,000 points, which is significantly more than in the previous generation media players.

8 GB operating memory

This huge amount of operating memory gives the best performance even in the most heavy use cases. 64-bit Linux kernel allows the efficient use of 8 GB RAM for caching of system and apps code and data. Apps launch, run and switch quicker. More memory can be used for graphics caching, which further improves the performance of the user interface.

64 GB flash memory

A giant storage space for the most heavy apps, for system needs (such as storage of movie posters), and for internal storage which can be used for any purpose. For example, you can store media files in the internal storage and even share them to the local network via the built-in SMB file server.

Dolby Vision and HDR10+

The media player supports not only HDR technology, but also the most latest and advanced Dolby Vision and HDR10+ technologies. In conventional HDR technology, the brightness range is set at the beginning of the film and does not change during the film, so completely dark and completely bright scenes may have insufficient detail. In the latest Dolby Vision and HDR10+ technologies, the brightness range can vary from frame to frame, so the maximum picture detail is provided even in scenes that contain only dark or only light elements.

Dolby Vision VS10 video processor

The advanced Dolby Vision VS10 video processing engine ensures maximum image quality when playing any type of content (SDR, HDR, Dolby Vision) with any type of video output signal (SDR, HDR, Dolby Vision). In particular, it improves the quality of conversion between Dolby Vision, HDR, and SDR. This gives benefits even when using the media player with TVs that do not support Dolby Vision, including Plasma TVs, and especially when using projectors.

Dolby Vision profile 7 FEL

The media player supports direct playback of Dolby Vision profile 7 FEL double-track and double-layer files. This is the most advanced Dolby Vision format. The media player plays video in this format using both tracks/layers. The important Dolby Vision information from the second track/layer (Dolby Vision RPU metadata) is transmitted to TV together with video data from the first track/layer. The passed video data uses 10-bit color depth the maximum color depth supported by OLED-panels in OLED TVs, i.e. this fully uses the capabilities of OLED TVs. Combined with the full use of Dolby Vision metadata this gives an excellent Dolby Vision picture on the TV screen.

Widest support for Dolby Vision file formats

Dolby Vision is supported for all popular file formats (MKV, MP4, TS, M2TS, ISO, movie folder structure). All popular Dolby Vision profiles (P5, P7 MEL and FEL, P8) are supported. The media player supports the largest number of variations of Dolby Vision file formats of any other media player.

Playback of Dolby Vision ISO/folder structures

The media player supports direct playback of movie ISO/folder structures in Dolby Vision format (MEL and FEL). The extended Dolby Vision information is used and transmitted to the TV to improve the picture quality. This is possible due to the unique video playback and output engine created by Dune HD.

Full support for HD audio

The media player can output all formats of HD audio (up to Dolby TrueHD and DTS X) to HDMI in bitstream passthrough mode. Additionally, the media player can decode all formats of HD audio to multichannel PCM (up to 7.1 channels).

Audio playback with original sample rate

The media player can play high-quality music files and output audio to HDMI and S/PDIF preserving the original audio sample rate. Sample rates from 44.1 to 192 kHz are supported.

3.5" HDD rack

You can easily install a 3.5" SATA HDD into the media player and store up to 20 TB and more media content directly in the media player. HDD hot swap is supported. No tools are needed for HDD installation. Installed HDD can also be accessed from the local network via built-in SMB file server.

Entire case as a heatsink for super-efficient silent cooling

The S928X processor is a very powerful processor. It needs very efficient cooling to achieve the maximum performance without any speed down. The media player implements the best passive cooling approach, which uses the entire metal case as a huge heatsink. Heat is very efficiently transferred from the processor directly to the metal case via special heat transfer elements.

Quiet fan for extra HDD cooling

Besides the passive cooling solution, the media player also has a quiet fan, which helps to ensure HDD longevity under maximum loads.

Android 11

For Android applications, the media player uses a modern Android version 11. This increases system performance and gives improved compatibility with the newest Android apps.

Other Key Features

1 Gbit Ethernet

Ensures fast data transfer and smooth playback of high bitrate video when using a wired connection to the home network.

Wi-Fi 6

This newest Wi-Fi standard provides a better wireless performance and a better wireless range, when using a wireless connection to the home network.

Built-in Bluetooth 5.2

The built-in Bluetooth interface allows you to easily connect various remote controls, wireless keyboards, mice, joysticks, audio speakers, headphones, headsets and other devices. The new Bluetooth version 5.2 improves performance and compatibility.

Bluetooth remote with microphone, IR learning, Air Mouse, backlight, IR mode

The included Bluetooth remote controls the media player via a radio channel, includes a microphone, for voice search in applications which support it, and has IR learning function allows you to configure the remote control to control not only a media player, but also a TV or other equipment. The Air Mouse function allows convenient control of Android applications not optimized for controlling via a conventional remote. The remote has a configurable backlight can be set to 3 brightness levels or switched off. The remote supports Bluetooth and IR modes can be manually switched into IR mode if needed. These specifications are for the latest batches with R4 remote; the first batches included an older R3 remote without backlight and IR mode functions.

IR Control

The media player has the built-in IR receiver and can be controlled also by IR commands. This means you can use a 3-party programmable or learnable remote of your choice to control the media player, or integrate the media player with your smart home via IR. For example, you can integrate the media player with a smart speaker by using an IR emitter device controlled by the smart speaker.

Front Panel Display

During file playback, the display shows the current playback position. Also it can show the current time. Display mode can be adjusted in the menu.

Other Key Advantages over Competitors

Dune HD media players are widely recognized for their best-in-class playback of movie ISO files and folder structures, offering full disc menu support along with flawless handling of 4K, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, and HD audio. Content can be played seamlessly from local storage such as USB or SATA drives, as well as from network sources including NAS systems via SMB or NFS. A dedicated playback engine ensures smooth, uninterrupted viewing even with complex disc structures, eliminating audio or video dropouts commonly seen on competing players.

To guarantee perfectly smooth motion and optimal image quality, the media player features automatic frame-rate and resolution switching, intelligently matching the output to the native properties of the content. This is enhanced by Dune HD’s proprietary flicker-free switching technology, which performs HDMI mode changes before playback begins rather than after, avoiding the brief screen flicker that occurs on most other media players.

For music enthusiasts, the player offers extensive support for advanced and audiophile-grade audio formats, including multichannel FLAC, WavPack, APE, ALAC, and Super Audio CD (SACD). Both stereo and multichannel DSD files are supported in ISO, DFF, and DSF formats, including DST-compressed files. Multichannel DSD can be output as high-quality multichannel PCM via HDMI, while stereo DSD can be delivered through HDMI or S/PDIF with preserved audio integrity.

Support for Widevine Level 1 DRM enables access to premium online video services in HD and Ultra HD quality, a feature not available on many media players that are limited to standard-definition playback. Despite not being Google Android TV certified, the operating system is carefully optimized for pure media playback, eliminating unnecessary Android background processes and preventing unwanted indexing or folder creation on connected hard drives.

At the core of this experience is Dune HD’s unique hybrid operating system, combining a Linux-based Dune HD OS for rock-solid playback stability with Android for application support. The proprietary Dune HD Android Playback Accelerator intelligently manages system resources, ensuring Android processes never interfere with video or audio performance.

The player is further strengthened by the rich Dune HD ecosystem, built on open SDKs and APIs. This enables access to TV-optimized apps, plugins, custom interfaces, movie collection managers, and deep integration with home automation platforms. The refined Dune HD user interface, developed over more than a decade, is optimized for large screens and remote-control operation, delivering a smooth and intuitive user experience.

Content management is enhanced through My Collection, which organizes movies into a visually rich catalogue complete with posters, detailed descriptions, trailers, and cross-linked metadata. Control is equally flexible via the Dune Control mobile app for iOS and Android, allowing full system operation, media browsing, and playback control directly from a smartphone or tablet.

For advanced installations, the media player supports IP control and seamless integration with smart home and automation systems such as Control4 and Crestron. Backed by a proven long-term software update policy, Dune HD continues to deliver feature updates and improvements for many years, ensuring long-lasting value and reliability unmatched by most competitors.

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