Here is what I would like to do, but there are a couple of features missing from MC that prevent it.
Media/Control Server:
MC Library Server
MC UPnP Server
All my media files (music, photos, video, and DVD)
HT HTPC:
MC connected to the library server
Audio source for multiple zones
DVD Playback from library server or local DVD drive
Photo and video viewing
Family Room HTPC:
MC Connected to the library server
DVD Playback from library server or local DVD drive
Photo and video viewing
Kid's Room PC:
MC connected to the library server
DVD Playback from library server or local DVD drive
Photo and video viewing
Roku Soundbridge (2):
Garage and kitchen playback
Unfortunately, there is one or two missing features from MC that are preventing me from doing the above.
1) DVD Playback from library server. I can't do this. If I could set an external command line when Play is selected, then I could launch TheaterTek for DVD playback. However, I would rather stay in MC. I understand that the DVD systems do not work with library files, but would it be possible to have the MC client be copying the VOBs from the library to the local drive for playback? Then I would be playing from the local drive and get the benefits of buffering VOB content.
2) Support for ffdshow. On my 100" screen with DLP pj, ffshow makes a big difference in picture quality. As much as I want to stay in MC, I can't bring myself to give up TheaterTek yet.
What are the chances for MC12? MC11.2?