Streaming 4K files to the HT system - need to upgrade but not sure of path.

Forums › Home Theatre (including HTPC and EPG Collector) › Streaming 4K files to the HT system - need to upgrade but not sure of path.

floatingkiwi

38 posts

Geek
+1 received by user: 1

#243428 11-Dec-2018 13:34

Hi All

So, I have a well setup HT system, with 1080P tv and projector. My net streaming/dlna device is currently the cambridge audio 752BD player.

The problem I'm having now is that it wont take HEVC files, which are getting more prevalent, so I need a "cast to" device/general DLNA device that I can cast 4K files (and 1080p with HEVC) to.

I was thinking about an oppo 203, but we now have no dvd stores in Taupo so that seems pointless to get another disc player. What other devices out there exist? I dont do any service streaming, so I'm not interested in netflix, youtube, lightbox etc etc, only downloaded titles. Basically I need an HDMI device that I can stream 4K files to, that will transcode to 1080p for the tv/projector, and can handle DTS-MA and dolbyTrueHD etc.

gcorgnet

1096 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 273

ID Verified

#2143442 11-Dec-2018 15:31

Nvidia Shield

Talkiet

4819 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 3934

Trusted

#2143587 11-Dec-2018 21:03

Because just a +1 on Gcorgnet's post isn't enough...

"Nvidia Shield"

Just do it and thank us later.

Cheers - N

Please note all comments are from my own brain and don't necessarily represent the position or opinions of my employer, previous employers, colleagues, friends or pets.

floatingkiwi

38 posts

Geek
+1 received by user: 1

#2143809 12-Dec-2018 08:48

I dont game at all on consoles, bit of a waste?

Talkiet

4819 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 3934

Trusted

#2143811 12-Dec-2018 08:50

floatingkiwi:

I dont game at all on consoles, bit of a waste?

Nope, it's the best 4K media player available at a good price. Just ignore the gaming side of it.

Cheers - N

Please note all comments are from my own brain and don't necessarily represent the position or opinions of my employer, previous employers, colleagues, friends or pets.

gcorgnet

1096 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 273

ID Verified

#2143812 12-Dec-2018 08:51

Talkiet:

floatingkiwi:

I dont game at all on consoles, bit of a waste?

Nope, it's the best 4K media player available at a good price. Just ignore the gaming side of it.

Cheers - N

What he said... Don't game either... but the UI is great and the HW has enough grunt to run it smoothly...

Haven't found a file it can't play yet.

SirHumphreyAppleby

2938 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 1860

#2143813 12-Dec-2018 08:51

OSMC Vero 4k+.

EDIT - sorry, I didn't note the cast to requirement. I don't think you can do that with OSMC/Kodi. I browse to all my files.

Apple TV

Stream your favourite shows now on Apple TV (affiliate link).

gehenna

8667 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 3883

Moderator

Trusted

Lifetime subscriber

#2143833 12-Dec-2018 09:04

Don't forget you need a current enough CPU that supports Quick Sync to deal with transcoding the HEVC files too.

floatingkiwi

38 posts

Geek
+1 received by user: 1

#2143836 12-Dec-2018 09:11

SirHumphreyAppleby:

OSMC Vero 4k+.

EDIT - sorry, I didn't note the cast to requirement. I don't think you can do that with OSMC/Kodi. I browse to all my files.

That would work fine too. step up from a fire stick type of arrangement?

floatingkiwi

38 posts

Geek
+1 received by user: 1

#2143841 12-Dec-2018 09:11

gehenna:

Don't forget you need a current enough CPU that supports Quick Sync to deal with transcoding the HEVC files too.

What are you referring to here? My laptop?

SirHumphreyAppleby

2938 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 1860

#2143843 12-Dec-2018 09:16

floatingkiwi:

That would work fine too. step up from a fire stick type of arrangement?

I would say so, provided you are happy just running Kodi, which OSMC does extremely well. I had a Roku for Netflix, but I prefer media players over streaming devices.

The Vero 4k+ will play UHD HEVC HDR rips without any issues.