I placed most of my DVD collection on my NAS and watch via a media player (for Blu-Rays I still watch via disc), which I did for convenience and to free up valuable shelf space (original discs are now in the attic). I started out with a TViX HD M-6500a, but then changed to a Dune HD Smart H1 (following a past recommendation on here). Main reasons for changing at the time was attempt to increase quality further and I was unhappy with slow start up time of TViX (approx 1 minute I believe). Annoyance with slow start up time meant I didn't use the TViX much.

However, I've been using the Dune player even less as I have not been able to program it with a distinct on and off command using a universal remote. Pleas note, that whilst the TViX player also doesn't have distinct on and off, I was able to use a sensor accessory with my remote to identify if the player was on and then a macro command to generate distinct on and off buttons. This should work with most devices, but has not with the Dune player.

Before the TViX, I actually had a Popcorn Hour A100, which was OK, but user interface not so good. As I loved my original Oppo BDP-83, I also tried upgrading to a Oppo 93 to try out the media player capabilities, but found it no good for playing from my NAS, mainly due to lack of support for ISO files (I knew this at time of purchase, but tried with MKV files as well, but was too problematic).

If only Meridian had a media player for video sources, life would be simpler, but without this I'm curious what others on here are using, knowing that quality and automation/ convenience are high on most peoples list of requirements.

Trinnov Altitude 32-8-16, Meridian 271, Front: DSP7200SE, Centre: DSP7200SEHC, Rear: DSP3200, Ceiling Front & Rear: DSP320.2, Sub: Velodyne DD15+, MC200, Oppo 203, Sony VPL-VW360es, Lumagen 5348.