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Best Enigma 2 boxes?

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I'm looking to replace a few enigma 1 boxes in my house (Bedrooms). Mainly because a few of the TV stations we watch have gone mpeg4 (DVBS2) only. I'm looking at Linux Enigma2 because of the following reasons:

Channel lists/Bouquets are very easy to edit and maintain
Web streaming to laptops and devices is a must (We watch a lot of TV in the summer house during the summer)
General use of plugins is easy
Great support

I'm looking for suggestions please, Best value (Cheapest), I wouldn't rule out a combo (DVBS2 and DVBT)

Obviously I'm aware of the DM800's (Getting a bit long in the tooth now) and the Amiko Ailen 2.

I don't really need an STB like an Ailen, as these receivers will be just used in the bedrooms, So basic suggestions welcomed.

There seems to be a lot of choice out there now compared to a few years back.

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yabadabado

Also see under Product Details:
Item model number: Xtrend ET 8500 2x DVB-S2 / 2x DVB-C

STB.

Genghis wrote: »

Thanks greasepaint, thought the same but appreciate you confirming what I was thinking.

Be careful there are different configurations as the last 2 tuners are plug n play. The DVB-C tuners are normally hybrid DVB-C/T2 tuners, meaning they do both cable and terrestrial. You pick dvb-t2 in the configuration menu on the image. BUT Xtrend do a specific DVB-C tuner for the 7500/8500 series. These are about €10 cheaper than the hybrid tuner. They are no good for Saorview. So dont buy off that link.

Here

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Xtrend-8500-2x-DVB-S2-DVB-C/dp/B00SHQDLV4/ref=aag_m_pw_dp?ie=UTF8&m=A25XTIRIYQOTFK

Is £214 and is definitely the config that you were looking for.

and here is the Amazon germany link where you can actually choose the config (€279)

https://www.amazon.de/dp/B00SHQDLV4/ref=twister_dp_update?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

The UK site is about €20 cheaper because of sterling at the moment.

Genghis

Thanks STB. Ordered the first item, cancelled it (hope seller handles the request okay), then ordered the second linked one per your recommendation.

Very good of you to suggest second link. Thanks all.

_Tombstone_

What would be the equivalent to the Amiko Alien 2 Triple tuner on sale now?

STB.

_Tombstone_ wrote: »

What would be the equivalent to the Amiko Alien 2 Triple tuner on sale now?

You do realise that these Aliens are Sh4 boxes ?

MIPS boxes like the VU/Xtrend/Gigablue/TM etc have Broadcom chips and the requisite suite of OE alliance images, unlike Amiko boxes which are ported versions of E2.

yabadabado

Didn't tvtrade.ie have a Edision triple tuner for good value recently?

givecredit

yabadabado wrote: »

Didn't tvtrade.ie have a Edision triple tuner for good value recently?

http://www.freetv.ie/edision-os-mini-twin-tuner.html

€114.56 for twin tuner with "boards.ie" coupon discount. (7.5% discount)

One of these for 6 euro makes it a triple tuner with dtt.

http://www.gearbest.com/tv-box-mini-pc/pp_188372.html

This combination works perfectly with VIX image.

iggy

Lads looking for a new toy. I've had vu zero, vu Solo 2.

Just sold my vu zero. Thinking of a vu duo 2 but can't justify the price.
I want an original box not clone with vix support.
It's basically for me so won't need to twin tuner as it'll be for live viewing.
Was looking at the xtrend et 8500 with sat and cable tuner?
The box will be going in kitchen that has a sat cable and a virgin media cable to it.
Budget max €200

Glen_Quagmire

What about the gigablue hd ultra which is 178 pounds on world of satellite. There is also the gigablue hd x3 which is 148.

I have the xtrend 8000 and find it very good but I'm personally not nad on the physical appearance of the 8500.

(I can't seem to post links on the phone app)

Zardoz

givecredit wrote: »

http://www.freetv.ie/edision-os-mini-twin-tuner.html

€114.56 for twin tuner with "boards.ie" coupon discount. (7.5% discount)

One of these for 6 euro makes it a triple tuner with dtt.

http://www.gearbest.com/tv-box-mini-pc/pp_188372.html

This combination works perfectly with VIX image.

When you say perfectly ,how well does the external tuner perform ?
Is it just like the internal tuners or temperamental.
I know from experience that usb tuners on other receivers like the Dreambox 800 were flakey.

Greenpiece

givecredit wrote: »

http://www.freetv.ie/edision-os-mini-twin-tuner.html

€114.56 for twin tuner with "boards.ie" coupon discount. (7.5% discount)

One of these for 6 euro makes it a triple tuner with dtt.

http://www.gearbest.com/tv-box-mini-pc/pp_188372.html

This combination works perfectly with VIX image.

Thanks a million for this tip. Got one for my father and loaded it with openvix and skyQ skin and really happy with this box. Compares well with my Vu Solo SE and Solo2. Waiting for the usb tuner to arrive and wondering how to use both usb tuner and hdd at the same time? Is that possible?

greasepalm

i have a vu turbo tuner and in setting up on sat box will require drivers downloaded from plugins first and box rebooted for usb to be used,i presume you can set recordings to internal or external drive once setup correctly.

givecredit

Zardoz wrote: »

givecredit wrote: »

http://www.freetv.ie/edision-os-mini-twin-tuner.html

114.56 for twin tuner with "boards.ie" coupon discount. (7.5% discount)

One of these for 6 euro makes it a triple tuner with dtt.

http://www.gearbest.com/tv-box-mini-pc/pp_188372.html

This combination works perfectly with VIX image.

When you say perfectly ,how well does the external tuner perform ?
Is it just like the internal tuners or temperamental.
I know from experience that usb tuners on other receivers like the Dreambox 800 were flakey.

Perfectly.

givecredit

Greenpiece wrote: »

givecredit wrote: »

http://www.freetv.ie/edision-os-mini-twin-tuner.html

114.56 for twin tuner with "boards.ie" coupon discount. (7.5% discount)

One of these for 6 euro makes it a triple tuner with dtt.

http://www.gearbest.com/tv-box-mini-pc/pp_188372.html

This combination works perfectly with VIX image.

Thanks a million for this tip. Got one for my father and loaded it with openvix and skyQ skin and really happy with this box. Compares well with my Vu Solo SE and Solo2. Waiting for the usb tuner to arrive and wondering how to use both usb tuner and hdd at the same time? Is that possible?

There are two USB slots. I use USB extension cable on front USB.

irishgeo

Greenpiece wrote: »

Thanks a million for this tip. Got one for my father and loaded it with openvix and skyQ skin and really happy with this box. Compares well with my Vu Solo SE and Solo2. Waiting for the usb tuner to arrive and wondering how to use both usb tuner and hdd at the same time? Is that possible?

whats the skyq skin?

[Deleted User]

What are people's opinion on the Gigablue HD quad plus? I'm looking to upgrade from an F5s and would like something with a lot more functionality, extra tuners etc. The Vu Duo is more than I'd like to spend so the Gigablue caught my eye as it can be got for around 300 euro with the standard two sat tuners and the addition of a DVB-C2/T2/S2 tuner.

Really my questions are how good is the box and is it worth the extra money over a box like the xtrend's etc being discussed. To be honest there are so many boxes being discussed here its hard to compare them.

Also a general (and possibly silly question) on these boxes with both sat and terrestrial I assume its possible to interleave the sat and terrestrial and have them on the same epg, channel list etc (same as they would be on a sky sub?)

Zardoz

Tyson Some Rifle wrote: »

Really my questions are how good is the box and is it worth the extra money over a box like the xtrend's etc being discussed. To be honest there are so many boxes being discussed here its hard to compare them.

The Xtrend Et10000 is a slightly better receiver than the Gigablue HD Plus and its cheaper .
It can do everything the Quad plus can do .
Its basically the same spec as the Vu Duo 2,but the sd picture quality is better .
https://www.hm-sat-shop.de/hdtv-receiver-sat/xtrend/2099/xtrend-et-10000-hd-2x-dvb-s2-/-1x-dvb-c/t2-hybrid-tuner-white-pvr-ready-linux-full-hd-hbbtv-receiver?c=52

Also a general (and possibly silly question) on these boxes with both sat and terrestrial I assume its possible to interleave the sat and terrestrial and have them on the same epg, channel list etc (same as they would be on a sky sub?)

Yes ,its very easy to do that on any linux box.

[Deleted User]

Zardoz wrote: »

The Xtrend Et10000 is a slightly better receiver than the Gigablue HD Plus and its cheaper .
It can do everything the Quad plus can do .
Its basically the same spec as the Vu Duo 2,but the sd picture quality is better .
https://www.hm-sat-shop.de/hdtv-receiver-sat/xtrend/2099/xtrend-et-10000-hd-2x-dvb-s2-/-1x-dvb-c/t2-hybrid-tuner-white-pvr-ready-linux-full-hd-hbbtv-receiver?c=52

Thanks it looks a good box alright.

Am I missing something or is the black one 100 euro more just for the colour? I'd prefer black but to save 100 euro white would be fine :pac:

Also I assume its the DVB-C/T2 HYBRID TUNER (as you linked) that's required for saorview.

Zardoz

Tyson Some Rifle wrote: »

Thanks it looks a good box alright.

Am I missing something or is the black one 100 euro more just for the colour? I'd prefer black but to save 100 euro white would be fine :pac:

The only difference seems to be the colour yes.

Also I assume its the DVB-C/T2 HYBRID TUNER (as you linked) that's required for saorview.

Yes ,that is correct.
STB has highlighted the fact earlier in the thread that the DVB-C tuner wont work for Saorview you need the DVB-C/T2 HYBRID tuner.

Greenpiece

irishgeo wrote: »

whats the skyq skin?

Its a user interface from Chababu
http://forums.openpli.org/topic/41643-skyq-v14-skin/

try at your own risk as may cause crashes if not fully compatible with your receiver.

Ardent

Has anyone bought from hm-sat-shop.de? I'm interested in that xtrend et10000 but worried everything might be in German?

yabadabado

Ardent wrote: »

Has anyone bought from hm-sat-shop.de? I'm interested in that xtrend et10000 but worried everything might be in German?

I bought from them before.No hassle with them at all and very quick delivery.

AngryDiMaria

Ardent wrote: »

Has anyone bought from hm-sat-shop.de? I'm interested in that xtrend et10000 but worried everything might be in German?

You can select english language in the initial setup when you first boot the receiver.

Ardent

Thanks guys, took the plunge.

AngryDiMaria

Ardent wrote: »

Thanks guys, took the plunge.