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wrxtasy · (This post was last modified: 2016-01-26, 09:27 by wrxtasy.)

(2016-01-26, 09:10)Koying Wrote: Sorry, I didn't quite understand the last post.
So, in XBMC for Minix, THD Atmos is ok, but not DD+ Atmos, right?

wesk05, is the one testing, I'm just going by what is written from this post onwards:
http://www.minixforum.com/threads/bugtra...post-84692

Its all very confusing as testing should be Split into three versions and written a LOT more clearly:

- MINIX XBMC version
- Kodi 16.0 Experimental version
- AMLogic native movie player

wesk05 · (This post was last modified: 2016-01-26, 09:30 by wesk05.)

(2016-01-26, 08:57)wrxtasy Wrote: So Dolby True HD Atmos does not work but Dolby Digital Plus Atmos for the native AMLogic native Movie player.
With Kodi Passthrough - Dolby True HD Atmos does work but Dolby Digital Plus Atmos is buggy.

(2016-01-26, 09:10)Koying Wrote: Sorry, I didn't quite understand the last post.
So, in XBMC for Minix, THD Atmos is ok, but not DD+ Atmos, right?

Here is what works and doesn't:
XBMC for Minix - Both Dolby TrueHD and Digital Plus Atmos works. However after a seek, audio goes out of sync.
Native Movie Player - Only Dolby Digital Plus Atmos works. It for some reason doesn't even detect the TrueHD track.

I haven't yet tested Kodi 16.0 Experimental version on Minix U1.

wrxtasy · 2016-01-26, 09:33

Ok thanks, I'm going to update Post #1 to only reflect what works for the XBMC for MINIX version that ships (or updates) with the U1 otherwise life will get too confusing.

wesk05 · (This post was last modified: 2016-01-30, 03:31 by wesk05.)

The official stance of Minix is that U1 doesn't support Dolby Atmos. So, we may have to go by that.

MINIX-Ken Wrote:I think the thread you quoted is a better place to discuss this matter.
We don't and we can't bring this forward, they are the developers who can make a change.
Our official reply will be the same - Dolby Atmos is not a supported format.
We won't stop any hackings that might get it working on our device(s).
I know it can be played.

Minix Ken's post on Minix forum

**hdmkv** · 2016-01-30, 03:32

So, it unofficially works, but just don't seek or skip ahead?

wesk05 · (This post was last modified: 2016-01-30, 03:39 by wesk05.)

(2016-01-30, 03:32)hdmkv Wrote: So, it unofficially works, but just don't seek or skip ahead?

Yes, unofficially it works and that too with both Dolby TrueHD and Digital Plus Atmos tracks! I have to recheck the seek/skip issue. I kind of have to rule out whether it was a network related issue or not.

**hdmkv** · 2016-01-30, 03:44

Okay, thx. Seems what's left is DTS-MA passthru & waiting on AML for proper 3D output (albeit half-rez)?

wesk05 · (This post was last modified: 2016-01-30, 03:51 by wesk05.)

(2016-01-30, 03:44)hdmkv Wrote: Okay, thx. Seems what's left is DTS-MA passthru & waiting on AML for proper 3D output (albeit half-rez)?

DTS-HD Master Audio passthrough is also working, but may have isolated playback issues. 3D MVC still doesn't work (At least I have not got it to work with XBMC for Minix).

sandogo1 · 2016-01-30, 14:47

How does this compare to the Wetex Core?

Latinbull · (This post was last modified: 2016-01-30, 16:09 by Latinbull.)

(2016-01-30, 14:47)sandogo1 Wrote: How does this compare to the Wetex Core?

Wetek have dts and dolby license, and drm.

wrxtasy · 2016-01-30, 16:10

(2016-01-30, 14:47)sandogo1 Wrote: How does this compare to the Wetex Core?

Do you need spelling lessons ? Wink

WETEK

**hdmkv** · 2016-01-30, 17:45

Got this from a reliable source:

Quote:Amlogic is working on native 3D-ISO & BDMV & frame packing playback

Good to hear, and I'm guessing this is the same, using Koying's MVC hack & w/half-rez render.

sandogo1 · 2016-01-31, 02:55

(2016-01-30, 16:10)wrxtasy Wrote:
(2016-01-30, 14:47)sandogo1 Wrote: How does this compare to the Wetex Core?
Do you need spelling lessons ?

WETEK

HAHA The Wetex is the new stuff st8 out of china...

nsomlai · 2016-02-10, 17:26

Curious why this thread is deserted and the Wetek Core one is on fire. The U1 is perfect and no tweaks required? Smile

I prefer the Core because if I run into any problems with Kodi Android I have the OpenElec option. Otherwise both seem fine for me since neither can play Netflix in full HD AND with 5.1 audio so I will use my Smart TV or keep my WDTV for that.

But there has been no information on availability for a long time now, so I'm starting to give up waiting for the Core and thinking about placing an order for an U1. Will I regret my impatience? I watch XviD AVI's and H.264 MKVs with DD5.1/DTS passthrough most of the time.

wrxtasy · 2016-02-11, 01:50

I've heard the end of the month for more Core.

MINIX seem to be a bit of a mystery. They really don't have a lot of Kodi community engagement, even their previous products like the NEO X8H+ did not receive a lot of attention on these forums.

It could possibly all be down to price that can go up to the $150 range where the nVIDIA Shield then comes into consideration, and other dirt cheap S905 devices undercut them on price, quite a bit. Newbie Android purchasers appear pretty price sensitive.

I believe once you start selling a relatively expensive (for Android) product in 2016. One that is just a one trick pony just running Android Lollipop without the flexibility of say OpenELEC, 4K / 1080p DRM Video streaming Apps like Netflix or semi-decent light gaming and Android TV OS like the Shield offers, potential purchasers look elsewhere for that added value.