htpc media player

[evulboo]

Im not sure if this is in the right thread forgive me if its not but i am after a htpc (or alternative) to replace my slow wdtv live smp.

I would like if possible to be able to turn on said device by an app or by remote and have it go straight into xbmc or whichever software is used, navigate without hassle and then be able to turn it off.

The following criteria must be met:

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  It must be no bigger then 220mm H x 280mm W x 350mm D as its going in my tv cabinet

• Work behind a closed door. (wdtv was good for this as was controlled by an app)

• Play DTS MA & Dolby HD

• Must have a sleek interface, easy to control

• Read all my films from a Synology NAS

It will be connected to my Denon 2113 amp via hdmi and 5.1 speakers.

Cheers

 

[evulboo]

Thanks for your suggestions, been doing a bit of searching and found this

https://getvero.tv/

From what I can see from a few posts it ticks all the boxes, has anyone here had any experience with 1?

 

[evulboo]

Fair enough mate, wasn't sure if it had anything extra? Looks like I'm either going for a NUC or forgoing Dolby hd and dts ma and getting a pi2 unless there is another option?

 

[evulboo]

Pi1 was too slow, Pi2 is a lot quicker. Quad core, faster, more ram

How do you control your pi2? via an app or have you got a remote?

Does it have any issues reading large files, fast forward, skip etc all smooth?

With a large database of films, music and photos does the menu slow down?

Thanks