Are there any 'affordable' multi-channel network music players with an HDMI output

[Ranasakawa]

I'm currently in Guangzhou China and I am amazed how many Bluetooth multi audio players are available now. They are multi format HDMI etc. I am reviewing a few at the moment before I fly back home.

 

[HomerJAU]

and I'm not sure there is currently a better all round option?

Shield is a proven warrior, if you have one there are not many reasons to update. But if you’re starting out?

If you want pure speed (navigation of a music library) Intel NUCs kill everything. If you want Dolby Vision FEL there are alternatives.

I have 3 recent smart TVs (All LG OLED) with all the supported apps I need. No need to duplicate on a media player.

 

[SeeMoreDigital]

Sadly we seem to have wandered off this topics original course...

While I note the attraction of having an all-in-one 'audio and video' media player, it's not what I was indenting to discuss

 

[mutant_matt]

Sadly we seem to have wandered off this topics original course...

While I note the attraction of having an all-in-one 'audio and video' media player, it's not what I was indenting to discuss

Indeed, but what is being asked for, pretty much is usually covered by something that also does video...

I'm not sure there are many audio only playback devices that tightly fit the bill, outside of making your own (which I have also done in the past, and likely will do again at some point).

 

[SeeMoreDigital]

I'm not sure there are many audio only playback devices that tightly fit the bill, outside of making your own (which I have also done in the past, and likely will do again at some point).

Agreed.... While there appears to be dozens of 'stereo' network music players/streamers (even ones with stereo amplifiers), ranging from £150.00 to an eye watering $4,000.00) I'm yet to find a multi-channel player/streamer with HDMI output.

 

[johnbs]

Indeed, but what is being asked for, pretty much is usually covered by something that also does video...

I'm not sure there are many audio only playback devices that tightly fit the bill, outside of making your own (which I have also done in the past, and likely will do again at some point).

I bought a Zidoo Z9X which does the trick for me, including Roon Ready. It also does video but I use it just for audio

 

[barfle]

Can your Marantz AV7706 see audio files stored within the .mka container?

I don’t have any, so I don’t know. Where do those files come from?

 

[barfle]

Agreed.... While there appears to be dozens of 'stereo' network music players/streamers (even ones with stereo amplifiers), ranging from £150.00 to an eye watering $4,000.00) I'm yet to find a multi-channel player/streamer with HDMI output.

Do you specifilly want something WITHOUT video?