2015-05-29, 04:46
I recently purchased a sound system, and my tv does not support dts-hd or dolby hd output to the receiver via ARC.
I am looking at what is my cheapest option to play videos and netflix from some system (Does not have to be kodi or xbmc)
From what I have looked at I have found that the Raspberrypi doesn't support hd audio passthrough or output. So I am basically stuck building a small computer. Unless someone says otherwise.
Options:
All in Canadian
So far I am leaning towards the custom AMD mini ATX.
Any other options? I was hoping to get something for around $100
Most of my movies are played from a mac that is connected with ethernet cables, and share the folders etc..(Hence linux options)
I am looking at what is my cheapest option to play videos and netflix from some system (Does not have to be kodi or xbmc)
From what I have looked at I have found that the Raspberrypi doesn't support hd audio passthrough or output. So I am basically stuck building a small computer. Unless someone says otherwise.
Options:
All in Canadian
- ASUS CHROMEBOX ~ $210
- Custom AMD Mini ATX ~$230-240
- Gigabyte BRIX ~$130 + Harddrive and Ram
- Intel NUC ~$210 + Harddrive and Ram
- ??
So far I am leaning towards the custom AMD mini ATX.
Any other options? I was hoping to get something for around $100
Most of my movies are played from a mac that is connected with ethernet cables, and share the folders etc..(Hence linux options)