Replacement for PS3
Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2022 9:32 am
I have been using a PS3 as a renderer for forever and have been very happy with it. Now my PS3 has died and I need an alternative. I don't like the way my 2021 LG or 2018 Panasonic TVs work with UMS. I am looking for advice on what currently available renderers can best meet my needs. I started looking at Roku Ultra, Fire TV Cube and Apple TV 4K but am open to anything. Could also consider a DVD/Blue Ray device. Looking for the below features to work with my AV receiver setup but could consider a change.
Needs:
Fast Forward: Multiple levels 1.5x - 10x for seeking. Actual FF and not jump forward 6-30 seconds.
Transcode Friendly: a significant portion of video needs MEncoder or FFmpeg to seek or even play properly
Large library Support: 8,000+ video clips/movies
HDMI Out:
Wants:
IR Remote Support: Love my Harmony and would like to stick to one remote Frame Search: PS3 will show the video frames in 1 minute intervals for 5 minutes before and after current location for easy scanning
Text File Subtitle Support:
Large Folder Support: 500+ in some folders I am too busy to sort
Ethernet:
Needs:
Fast Forward: Multiple levels 1.5x - 10x for seeking. Actual FF and not jump forward 6-30 seconds.
Transcode Friendly: a significant portion of video needs MEncoder or FFmpeg to seek or even play properly
Large library Support: 8,000+ video clips/movies
HDMI Out:
Wants:
IR Remote Support: Love my Harmony and would like to stick to one remote Frame Search: PS3 will show the video frames in 1 minute intervals for 5 minutes before and after current location for easy scanning
Text File Subtitle Support:
Large Folder Support: 500+ in some folders I am too busy to sort
Ethernet: