R_volution has introduced the Chassis DIY-X700 Signature Edition, a comprehensive upgrade package designed to elevate the popular Sony UBP-X700 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player to true high-end performance levels. Developed in collaboration with Authentic Cinema, this premium kit replaces the player’s original power supply with a sophisticated linear PSU featuring a massive toroidal transformer and carefully selected audiophile-grade components.
The result is a significant leap in both picture quality and digital audio reproduction, while maintaining the convenience of a straightforward DIY installation.
Effortless Transformation for Every Enthusiast
The Signature Edition follows the successful concept of the original R_volution Chassis DIY-X700 but takes it further with an array of premium enhancements. Owners simply open their existing Sony UBP-X700, remove the mainboard and optical drive, install them into the new precision-crafted chassis, and connect the supplied high-quality ribbons and cables. No soldering or advanced technical skills are required.
Every step is supported by a comprehensive installation manual and an instructional video, allowing most users to complete the upgrade in just a few minutes. For those who prefer a ready-to-use solution, R_volution also offers a complete bundle with a Sony BDP-X700 (Region B or Multi-Region) already installed in the chassis.
Signature Edition – Premium Component Upgrades
The Signature Edition stands out through a series of targeted refinements over the standard version:
- Inlet EMI filter and power line ferrite filter for superior noise suppression
- High-end soft-recovery rectifier diodes
- Upgraded main PSU buffer capacitors with increased reserve capacity and additional filtering
- Ferrite filter on the front-panel cable and high-grade capacitor on the contact board
- Vibration-damping material on the chassis bottom panel
- Furutech Rhodium-plated AC power inlet for optimal conductivity
- Ceramic fuse with gold-plated contacts
- Precision-machined aluminum feet for enhanced rigidity and resonance control
- Special anti-vibration sealing compound applied to capacitors
These upgrades work together to create a cleaner, more stable power environment for the player’s critical circuits.
Measurable Gains in Picture and Sound Quality
Picture Quality Users can expect a noticeably cleaner and more stable image with reduced noise in dark areas, deeper black levels, improved color accuracy, and enhanced three-dimensional depth. Film grain appears more natural and organic, while motion handling becomes smoother and more cinematic.
Digital Audio Performance The Signature Edition delivers markedly cleaner digital output with tighter, better-controlled bass, smoother and more refined treble, and richer midrange detail. The overall presentation is more natural and balanced, with a wider, more precise soundstage and greater spatial coherence. Resonance is significantly reduced, resulting in a more lifelike and immersive listening experience — benefits that are clearly audible both with Blu-ray audio tracks and high-resolution streaming services.
A New Benchmark for Sony UBP-X700 Owners
With the Chassis DIY-X700 Signature Edition, R_volution offers discerning home cinema enthusiasts a cost-effective path to high-end performance without replacing their existing player entirely. The combination of meticulous engineering, premium materials, and user-friendly installation makes this one of the most compelling upgrades currently available in the 4K UHD Blu-ray segment.
For more information, detailed specifications, and purchasing options, visit the official R_volution website or contact your authorized high-end audio/video dealer.
