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Streaming NAS to non DLNA TV
I want to connect my ReadyNAS 102 to my non DLNA TV. I know I need a middle man between the two, but don't know which one will work. I looked at the Netgear Digital Entertainer's but they are all E...
I agree that the WD TV Live is a good player -I'd add that it also has had regular firmware updates over the years. Supporting both direct access to the shares and DLNA is a plus. Also, it supports DTS audio - the Sony BDP-S590 doesn't support it for DLNA content.
MKV is a good format if you want to preserve surround sound. M2TS is also widely supported.
If you don't care about surround sound, then MP4 is also worth considering, especially if you have Apple mobile devices.
In any event, if you are converting your own content (home movies, etc), then I suggest that you keep the originals as well as the conversions. Conversions always result in a small quality loss, so it is best to keep the originals around (in case you decide to switch to a different format later on).
MKV is a good format if you want to preserve surround sound. M2TS is also widely supported.
If you don't care about surround sound, then MP4 is also worth considering, especially if you have Apple mobile devices.
In any event, if you are converting your own content (home movies, etc), then I suggest that you keep the originals as well as the conversions. Conversions always result in a small quality loss, so it is best to keep the originals around (in case you decide to switch to a different format later on).
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