View Full Version : Goodbye Moode, hello OSMC/Kodi [with a Raspberry Pi]
With the latest version of Moode needing 'built' and generally being a PITA to set-up, Duncan visited today and got me up and running instead using OSMC with Kodi, on the Raspberry Pi, so now the Pi is connected to the HDMI port of my Sony AV amp, which then uses its inbuilt DAC, instead of the IQ Audio one.
The resulting sound is superb, and like Dunc (as I also have a Sony TV and remote), I now use the one remote control (the one for the TV) to control everything, accessing music files, adjusting the volume, etc, so no need anymore for using the laptop to control my music streaming:)
It also means I can now access 100s of hi-res movies and 5.1 DTS music videos, which were already stored on my hard-drives, but that I couldn't play because the IQ Audio DAC wouldn't support them, and some of the stuff on there is amazing!
Anyway, thanks go to Dunc for his efforts. I'd definitely recommend this set up to anyone else using a Raspberry Pi and looking for an easy to use and intuitive interface with which to access their stored movie and music files :cool:
Helpful set-up video here:
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Kodi set-up:
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Marco.
looks like a good video player. probably useful, although i dont think it will help me any at moment. Ive not touched my pi for an age tbh. Ive just got too many ways to play music.
The Black Adder
22-05-2018, 19:31
Hmm. Looks interesting.
So, let me get this straight.
You plug the pi in to the av amp via the HDMI then out of your AV amp via the HDMI to your TV whilst the sound (from the av amp) goes to your croft preamp?
Is that right?
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Hi Jo,
There's no Croft in the equation. This is for the downstairs system, and the Sony AV amp there is an integrated design.
Therefore, the Pi is connected to the Sony, via and HDMI lead, into one of its inputs, and it then uses the inbuilt DAC, as opposed to the IQ Audio one, thus taking advantage of the amp's linear PSU. The Paul Hynes PSU is now solely powering the Pi.
The Kodi interface is a joy, especially in my set up, with being able to use the same remote control for my TV, for accessing the 37,000 albums I have stored on my 'Personal Clouds' - so much quicker and easier than sitting using a laptop! :cool:
Marco.
Primalsea
23-05-2018, 06:33
My NAS drive has a built in computer with HDMI and USB connections so it can be used as a desktop computer as well. I used to run Kodi on it and use a windows PC media remote to control it. Really good set up and I only changed to the Pi with Volumio because I thought the audio was output via USB was limited to 48k. It turned out anyway that it was my DAC that was limited to 48k via its USB, not the onboard computer of the NAS drive.
The OSMC/Kodi combination, Paul, with a Raspberry Pi, is just brilliant. So simple and intuitive to use. It's what 'non-techies', like me, have been waiting for, for years, as once set-up, even your granny could use it!:D
Marco.
Been my go to media player for a few years now and find it great for movies too.
Has plenty of settings for anyone who likes to play around with them.
If you have an Android device I would recommend the yahtse remote https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.leetzone.android.yatsewidgetfree
Yeah, Taz. You're right - it's superb for movies, too! :thumbsup:
Marco.
The Black Adder
24-05-2018, 07:22
Will it play. MKV...?
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Matroska format video.. not sure it will
Never heard of it. Is that for accessing Russian brides on TV, or summat?:D
Marco.
Never heard of it. Is that for accessing Russian brides on TV, or summat?:D
Marco.
you got it;)
The Black Adder
24-05-2018, 08:16
Sorry... lol
It's a video file format.
It would surprise me if it didn't, just thought I'd ask.
you got it;)
Ha - they should called that Petrushka TV. Bag an old ballet dancer, for a buck!:D
Marco.
maxrob200
24-05-2018, 09:17
Yes, it plays just about any video file format. And because OSMC is software, updates should provide support for new codecs. I had WD media center and support for the firmware stopped after two years, resulting in it becoming a door stop as it could not play newer video codecs. Now I just select the video file, press play and off it goes to the telly. Internet radio is great too, just install an app for it. Great Operating System. The only thing missing is support for Netflix apps and a web browser. The OSMC developers are working on it.
Yes, it plays just about any video file format. And because OSMC is software, updates should provide support for new codecs. I had WD media center and support for the firmware stopped after two years, resulting in it becoming a door stop as it could not play newer video codecs. Now I just select the video file, press play and off it goes to the telly. Internet radio is great too, just install an app for it. Great Operating System. The only thing missing is support for Netflix apps and a web browser. The OSMC developers are working on it.
was wondering if using it connected to the oppo player hdmi in, would work? not sure how it would be controlled tho. oppo remote maybe?
maxrob200
24-05-2018, 11:32
I think it used the HDMI connection to allow use of your TV remote, so maybe your OPPO remote may work as well. I use my TV remote for basic functions but for greater control, I use a wireless keyboard/mouse touch pad to the Pi
Internet radio is great too, just install an app for it. Great Operating System. The only thing missing is support for Netflix apps and a web browser. The OSMC developers are working on it.
Yup, I use the BBC iPlayer (as an installed add-on), which is great. The result produced sounds WAY better than any digital tuner I've ever used.
Netflix isn't an issue for me, as I can get that via my smart TV or Blu-ray player, and subsequently play any of the movies through my home-cinema system. Isn't technology (sometimes) wonderful? :)
Marco.
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