Whats the Best of the Best Sat box

[ol' boy]

Hi guys i know it's an old post but i am looking at buying a VU+ DUO 2 with the Dual DVB-S2 tuner and the VU+ Dual DVB-C/T/T2 Tuner
is this the correct gear to buy for OZ sat and free to air i am confused with there web site also which image do i use for the 2 tuners is the image that comes on the VU+ DUO2 suitable to operate both tuners for Australia or do i need to use something else

If i was spending money on a new Sat Box, that is what i'd buy.
That or the Solo 4K, which also has 4 tuners (2 x Sat and 2 x DVB-T, with the Dual DVB-T card installed)
A good choice of box if you wish to add IPTV into the mix also.

I notice Vu+ is Beta Testing Google Chromium OS.

Any of the new Vu+ products would be a great choice with support everywhere.
They also run 24/7 for years on end without fault, unlike the clones and other cheap chinese crap.

[satmax]

Thanks oceanboy yes i have decided to buy the Duo2 they are not cheap but after a lot of reading i think it's the best way to go only worried about which image to load
Info overload with all the reading i have done
Chrome hmmm all i am after is SAT and FTA sick of changing inputs from tv to AVI , I bought a hisense tv and to change inputs is a pain
thinking of running PLI as it's what i am running on the dreambox 500s

[ol' boy]

Blackhole or Pli are 2 very good places to start.

The purchase price is long forgotten when you realise how good they are, especially after 4 years + without an issue.

[satmax]

Yes i have been reading the clones power supplies keep dying
Thats good to hear they are a lot more but i think the best way especially the way the clones get pinged as well
What are you running also what image are you using

[ol' boy]

I have the Vu+ Ultimo and always run Blackhole.
They might seem $$$, but when they are your daily driver, for the whole family to use, including guests.
The cost is very soon forgotten, as they just work with no fuss, they don't run hot, don't need extra fans to cool them, run quite.

There is a very good reason you hardly ever see second hand ones for sale

[satmax]

so blackhole is the way to go is it very difficult to setup with the channels for fox and FTA
i know the PLI, its been years since i set them up have forgotten most of it
Got the link to the sat xml file etc so will get one soon and have a play see how i go

[pc9]

Oceanboy - have been hunting around for a sat/terrestrial box that has more than 2 tuners for ages. Can you please provide details about the Solo's availability (and also Vu+ if there is a triple or quad tuner model) , whether locally or overseas. My requirements are at least one cam slot to operate a VAST cam and card - also watch C Band FTA currently on a fixed system and terrestrial FTA which is much more watchable since 9HD & WINHD have arrived in my region. Don't really need a twin terrestrial tuner and 4K is not essential but both would be nice as future proofing.

Thanks.

[ol' boy]

Oceanboy - have been hunting around for a sat/terrestrial box that has more than 2 tuners for ages. Can you please provide details about the Solo's availability (and also Vu+ if there is a triple or quad tuner model) , whether locally or overseas. My requirements are at least one cam slot to operate a VAST cam and card - also watch C Band FTA currently on a fixed system and terrestrial FTA which is much more watchable since 9HD & WINHD have arrived in my region. Don't really need a twin terrestrial tuner and 4K is not essential but both would be nice as future proofing.

Thanks.

Solo 4K

Purchase from OS mate, many here have done so without a problem.

I've purchased from the above before, no problems

[ol' boy]

so blackhole is the way to go is it very difficult to setup with the channels for fox and FTA
i know the PLI, its been years since i set them up have forgotten most of it
Got the link to the sat xml file etc so will get one soon and have a play see how i go

You don't need Sat.xml files anymore satmax, those days are long gone.
Just turn it on and set it up, everything you need is in the image.

[satmax]

Cool thanks Oceanboy
Tell me will they work as a media player as well i have a nas with lots of stuff on it at the moment i use Raspberry Pi's for my media players would be nice to have it all in one box

[ol' boy]

They have been doing that for years now.
These new bread should be really good at it, perhaps support more file formats.
They also do Screen Mirroring from your phone etc too

[satmax]

Ya kidding now thats really cool
Well now you have me buying the VU+ Solo 4K with the dual DVBT tuner bugger this is getting expensive
So that OS Mate are they definately the originals not clones hmm he says he will flash with whatever image as well
Bugger up to 800 bucks

[satmax]

Hmmm so how does the EPG for FTA work on these on the Dreambox 500 it didnt work to good actually it was shocking only got what was on now and the next show

[ol' boy]

Hmmm so how does the EPG for FTA work on these on the Dreambox 500 it didnt work to good actually it was shocking only got what was on now and the next show

It just works, nothing special.
7 Day epg on a Single Channel or Multi Channel
Press of a button, too easy.

Comparing these boxes to a DM500, is like comparing a BMW M3 to a Hyundai Excel

Bugger up to 800 bucks

Buy Right, Buy Once.
Buy Cheap, Buy Twice.

Yes, they are painfully expensive, especially when you take the lid off and see how little is in there

[satmax]

Bugger a hyundai Excel is pretty awfull worst car built my sister inlaw had one mind you she had it for about 10 years and never serviced it i am surprised it lasted so long
Bye the way thanks for the help

[pc9]

Solo 4K

Purchase from OS mate, many here have done so without a problem.

I've purchased from the above before, no problems

thanks Oceanboy - will definitely look into it. There seem to be an amazing array of sat receivers at this site in contrast to the Australian market.