2017-01-17, 19:20
Hi there, I have the following situation:
All my video files are stored on a server and shared via samba.
Music is stored locally on my X9S because I want it to be available immediately without any issues (the X9S is always on).
I watch BluRay rips (2D, 3D, HD audio passthrough, full HD) in a separate room and control the X9S via Flirc (there is a USB cable between the rooms).
It seems that the initial playback issues of the X9S are gone but I am not happy with the remote control and the lack of Amazon Video.
Generally I am fine with DIY and tinkering with devices for initial setup or upgrades but I want a device that once it is setup runs smoothly and is easy to control (by essentially anybody).
So the question is: would the New Shield be my best option (I would not use the apparently annoying volume slider because of passthrough audio)?
All my video files are stored on a server and shared via samba.
Music is stored locally on my X9S because I want it to be available immediately without any issues (the X9S is always on).
I watch BluRay rips (2D, 3D, HD audio passthrough, full HD) in a separate room and control the X9S via Flirc (there is a USB cable between the rooms).
It seems that the initial playback issues of the X9S are gone but I am not happy with the remote control and the lack of Amazon Video.
Generally I am fine with DIY and tinkering with devices for initial setup or upgrades but I want a device that once it is setup runs smoothly and is easy to control (by essentially anybody).
So the question is: would the New Shield be my best option (I would not use the apparently annoying volume slider because of passthrough audio)?
