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Networks and Remotes => Media Network => Topic started by: stevemac on August 27, 2012, 07:03:12 am

Title: Any recommendations for DLNA renderer / player that does Gapless audio
Post by: stevemac on August 27, 2012, 07:03:12 am

Hi,

I'm currently using WD TV Live units as DMRs / DMPs with JR MC providing the back end. Very happy on the video performance, but getting frustrated with the lack of gapless audio support (& if I interpret the WD community forum correctly this is an issue users have repeatedly raised for a couple of years - so guessing it's unlikely to be addressed anytime soon)

So looking for recommendations for another device that has the following

Ethernet (wired, 802.11b/g/n a bonus)
2 channel analogue output (1/8" or RCA)
Handles FLAC audio
MKV support
1080P output via HDMI
DTS, AC3 & AAC passthrough (Coax or Toslink) and downmix to 2 channel analogue
Support gapless audio
Efficient standby mode
Price similar to WD TV Live (currently ~ AUD $125)

Suggestions?

Appreciate your input,

Steve

Title: Re: Any recommendations for DLNA renderer / player that does Gapless audio
Post by: bob on August 27, 2012, 11:31:19 am

Steve,
The real problem is the gapless support. I've yet to find a standalone unit with HDMI output that does that.
I know there is an open source firmware for the WD but I tried that without success as well.
Seems like something that could be fixed at the firmware level.

Title: Re: Any recommendations for DLNA renderer / player that does Gapless audio
Post by: stevemac on August 29, 2012, 03:46:21 pm

thanks Bob,

Any recommendations on a DMR that is audio only & does gapless?

cheers,

Steve

Title: Re: Any recommendations for DLNA renderer / player that does Gapless audio
Post by: bob on August 30, 2012, 01:03:46 pm

Quote from: stevemac on August 29, 2012, 03:46:21 pm

thanks Bob,

Any recommendations on a DMR that is audio only & does gapless?

cheers,

Steve

Hi Steve,
I've been playing around with various androids-on-a-stick but haven't had a chance to check many of the audio DLNA renderers in them for gapless yet. Seems like they might be a option that might get some attention from the various android uPNP package writers.