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MikeO:
I considered NVIDIA Shield but I got the impression it didn't support DLNA so I would not be able to use it to stream my local file
I'm using a MyGica 1960 at the moment but its a bit clunky so I was looking for an alternative to cover local and internet content
michael123:
--- Quote from: S. Pupp on January 08, 2020, 07:24:18 am ---There is a way to turn JRiver into a set top box.
In JRiver theater view, add a link to TVAppLauncher as an external program.
https://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php/topic,111645.0.html
It worked great for me in early versions of MC 25, but started hanging in later versions.
That said, do not see JRiver solely as a replacement for a set top box. It is far more useful to me than that.
I use it as follows:
1) In Theater View for its Digital Video Recorder and live OTA TV abilities, and ability to play back a dozen terabytes worth of converted VHS tapes from 1980's to 2000's, video previously recorded from Hauppauge USB PVR in 2000's - 2010, and from WMC 2010 to 2019, and DVD and CD collection, and converted cassette tapes and records. My bookshelves are now completely free of VHS tapes, CD's, cassettes, and records. They now hold books.
2) In Theater View for its ability to play back music including multi-channel SACD without having to have a separate device.
3) I use it to stream to my phone, which no longer has to have its storage taken up with video files, music files, or photos - all of which are streamed by JRiver.
4) As a replacement for multiple electronic components.
My equipment cabinet now has two items: Home Theater PC, and a multi-channel receiver.
Previously, it had:
- Digital cable box
- SVHS VCR - NTSC
- VHS VCR - Multisystem
- DVD-A/SACD player
- LD player
- Receiver
- Cassette deck
- Turntable
- Phono preamp
I do not pay for cable, but rather use an antenna for OTA TV; JRiver paid for itself in less than a month.
For streaming from online services from a PC, PlayOn is one option. You lose remote control, though.
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It was a rhetorical question, I threw out my streamer from the living room and replaced by htpc 10 years ago, and around 6 years ago replaced SlimDevices Transporter by silent PC and put a JRiver on it.
The problem is that things change, and I don’t need to go far way - I see consumption patterns in my family. Everybody watching his personal screen, everyone is listening to his personal playlist.
v_erich:
Hi,
I love JRiver, use it since v18.
But I have also a "problem" with the no streaming included.
My problem is also spotify, but more is the video a future problem for me.
It is nice to playback video files in perfect quality, my complete home theater in the cellar is only running on JRiver with an RTX2080 and 4k beamer.
But the source of files is the problem, today you have an netflix/amazon/... abo for movies, I have problems to get files legally.
Also discs are a problem (buying for onetime watching is not funny for UHD discs), including copy protection issues for ripping or playback from UHD PC drive.
So I see JRiver in the future to be not a part of my digital life anymore if there is not a change in the video section for streaming support.
BR
Erich
Vocalpoint:
--- Quote from: michael123 on January 08, 2020, 02:32:19 am ---I have a lot of offline music I sometimes listen to, but to discover new one I use Spotify. I use Spotify few hours a week in the gym, I use Spotify in the car. It knows well my taste and I like the playlist it builds for me.
I like JRiver, like its sound engine and flexibility, but when I will stop to maintain my offline storage, JRiver will be gone.
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This is a very telling statement for me.
I have tried for well over 5 years to "promote" JRiver and get the family involved - but they have moved ALL their viewing and listening habits - seemingly right under my nose. Netflix quickly lead to Prime Video which lead to Crave (here in Canada) - and before I really paid any attention - my wife and son have moved 100% lock, stock and barrel over to our Roku, Spotify etc. Adding in a new Samsung Smart TV into the mix made these services even easier to use.
Like Michael123 above - as scary as it sounds - I can feel a day is coming where I will no longer have the desire or time or need to maintain/manage a physical collection and will no doubt let JRiver go. Outside of it's current "last stand" in our media room for watching movies - JRiver sees little to no use on any of our 5 PCs except my own - as I sit and hack metadata and album art for a collection that sadly no one wants to explore - several hours a week.
Tis a sad existence but the fact is - the world is moving fast and drastically altering the entertainment landscape almost daily. Not sure where MC is going to fit into those plans if all it wants to do is cater to an ever dwindling "audiophile" minority who steadfastly fills some odd need to "maintain" a physical library. (How 90's in retrospect :)
As one of this minority - I am certainly not ready to throw in the towel just yet. Like Mike123 - I like JRiver. I still love the sound and I still love the ability to "manage" my music and movies.
But I have never been more aware that a day without any need to "manage" is coming - faster than I ever thought it would.
VP
blgentry:
--- Quote from: michael123 on January 08, 2020, 11:22:06 am ---The problem is that things change, and I don’t need to go far way - I see consumption patterns in my family. Everybody watching his personal screen, everyone is listening to his personal playlist.
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I see this as a sad thing. Entertainment used to be a shared thing. Sit down and watch some TV shows or a movie with family or friends. Things have shifted so that everyone can watch (nearly) whatever they want, whenever they want. So the social aspect of entertainment disappears. Which is really sad. A bunch of people sitting in a house together, all focused on their own entertainment, all alone. No sharing of thrills or conclusions or life lessons from what they've seen. Just isolation with others around as bystanders.
From a quality perspective it drives me insane. A friend of mine has 4 and 11 year olds that sit on the couch or near the living room watching their IPads all day. There's a really, REALLY nice 65" TV in that same room that they seemingly don't care about. IPad versus 65" TV and they choose the IPad. Choice wins over quality. Selfishness wins over community. It's a lose for everyone involved.
Brian.
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