Author Topic: Raspberry Pi (Read 25739 times)

nerveblocker · « **Reply #60 on:** Nov 16, 2015 at 12:30 AM »

Ok I'll check it out. Thanks!

Any way Kodi can passthrough HD audio?

jambam · « **Reply #61 on:** Nov 16, 2015 at 01:44 PM »

I believe its in the audio settings

olats · « **Reply #62 on:** Nov 20, 2015 at 08:26 PM »

Quote from: nerveblocker on Nov 15, 2015 at 11:27 AM

Did you use OSMC or Openelec?

Using osmc. Easier setup.

nerveblocker · « **Reply #63 on:** Nov 30, 2015 at 07:14 AM »

There is an option in the Kodi menu audio settings that it can passthrough audio but it appears in my receiver as pcm. Do I get to hear digital audio from my speakers?

jambam · « **Reply #64 on:** Nov 30, 2015 at 03:03 PM »

There is also an option. Asking if your audio processor is capable to decode DolbyD and DTS . you need to check both so that passthru is complete .

nerveblocker · « **Reply #65 on:** Dec 07, 2015 at 10:06 AM »

Quote from: jambam on Nov 30, 2015 at 03:03 PM

There is also an option. Asking if your audio processor is capable to decode DolbyD and DTS . you need to check both so that passthru is complete .

I have an HDMI receiver that can decode HD audio aside from the usual DTS and DD.

nerveblocker · « **Reply #66 on:** Dec 21, 2015 at 05:31 AM »

Bought 2 more of these to use as Media Center in another system and file server.

espionage · « **Reply #67 on:** Dec 21, 2015 at 11:00 AM »

Sir congrats, how much and where did you buy it?

Tia!

nerveblocker · « **Reply #68 on:** Dec 21, 2015 at 05:45 PM »

Quote from: espionage on Dec 21, 2015 at 11:00 AM

Sir congrats, how much and where did you buy it? Tia!

Bought it from an olx seller. She is selling it with casing already.

mightbeyou · « **Reply #69 on:** Jan 16, 2016 at 07:42 PM »

sirs, isnt it capable of having a physical remote.. what options do i have..

jambam · « **Reply #70 on:** Feb 04, 2016 at 11:10 PM »

Quote from: mightbeyou on Jan 16, 2016 at 07:42 PM

sirs, isnt it capable of having a physical remote.. what options do i have..

this what i use ...apart from cec using the tv remote

olats · « **Reply #71 on:** Mar 01, 2016 at 08:25 AM »

Raspberry pi 3 is out!

nerveblocker · « **Reply #72 on:** Mar 03, 2016 at 03:05 AM »

Still with a cortex ARM processor and 1gb RAM but with built in WIFI and Bluetooth. Worth the upgrade?

jambam · « **Reply #73 on:** Mar 05, 2016 at 02:30 PM »

Guard called . you have a delivery. ...!!! Nice surprise was expecting this for next week ...one is extra PM me if you want it.

kranoz · « **Reply #74 on:** Mar 05, 2016 at 03:27 PM »

How is the usb output for connecting to dac? Nag-improve na ba o mas recommended pa din gimamit ng sound modules?

jambam · « **Reply #75 on:** Mar 05, 2016 at 03:45 PM »

Quote from: kranoz on Mar 05, 2016 at 03:27 PM

How is the usb output for connecting to dac? Nag-improve na ba o mas recommended pa din gimamit ng sound modules?

Do note that Rp1 2, and 3 share the same type of IO , which uses the usb bus for Ethernet and USB I/O. Which has caused a concern among technical minded audiophiles.

ME I got better sound using the I2S outputs of the dac , bypassing usb.., But best to try volumnio or other distributions that try to squeeze as much SQ as they can.

But if you blind test me I cannot make the distinction

seymorebutts · « **Reply #76 on:** Mar 05, 2016 at 03:53 PM »

Quote from: jambam on Mar 05, 2016 at 03:45 PM

Do note that Rp1 2, and 3 share the same type of IO , which uses the usb bus for Ethernet and USB I/O. Which has caused a concern among technical minded audiophiles.

ME I got better sound using the I2S outputs of the dac , bypassing usb.., But best to try volumnio or other distributions that try to squeeze as much SQ as they can.

But if you blind test me I cannot make the distinction

tinry ko lang once kung mapapagana ko(wala kasing time i-setup), napagana ko naman and it sounded better vs 3.5mm analog jack to amp setup

raspberry pi ver B
schiit modi dac
smsl 60 amp

rochie · « **Reply #77 on:** Mar 05, 2016 at 04:02 PM »

Quote from: mightbeyou on Jan 16, 2016 at 07:42 PM

sirs, isnt it capable of having a physical remote.. what options do i have..

what will be your application?as a media player,Im using the remote of my panny plasma to control xbmc/kodi,you can also use your smartphone as a remote just type http://ip-add-of-raspberry if connected to network,or you can buy those wireless keypad/touchpad that has usb dongle.

rochie · « **Reply #78 on:** Mar 05, 2016 at 04:09 PM »

Quote from: nerveblocker on Mar 03, 2016 at 03:05 AM

Still with a cortex ARM processor and 1gb RAM but with built in WIFI and Bluetooth. Worth the upgrade?

for me,I will not upgrade coz i don't really need the bluetooth right now,my rpi is still working and can play almost all video files that i put in,but if I need more horse power for other application like 4k playback i will definitely upgrade.

nerveblocker · « **Reply #79 on:** Mar 05, 2016 at 04:15 PM »

Quote from: rochie on Mar 05, 2016 at 04:09 PM

for me,I will not upgrade coz i don't really need the bluetooth right now,my rpi is still working and can play almost all video files that i put in,but if I need more horse power for other application like 4k playback i will definitely upgrade.

900mhz to 1.2ghz. I don't think you would notice the difference in processing power unless there would be an upgrade in the RAM. How about the 32bit to 64bit upgrade without the additional RAM?

jambam · « **Reply #80 on:** Mar 05, 2016 at 05:36 PM »

I had to built a kodi box for a relative .. and the pi3 came out . No brainier decision to switch , cost of a wifi dongle is more than the price difference between rpi 2 and 3 . They say 50% increase with the current 32 bit kernel...I'll know how that translates next week

Blackstar · « **Reply #81 on:** Mar 05, 2016 at 08:33 PM »

@jambam
can you also test how it will perform with full hd videos with high definition audio or even lossless bluray iso movies sir? just curious if it can flawlessly play those files. thanks!

rgbautista · « **Reply #82 on:** Mar 05, 2016 at 09:04 PM »

Quote from: jambam on Mar 05, 2016 at 02:30 PM

Guard called . you have a delivery. ...!!! Nice surprise was expecting this for next week ...one is extra PM me if you want it.

Saw these earlier. Nope, didn't get one yet. Thanks, Ed. :-)

jambam · « **Reply #83 on:** Mar 06, 2016 at 11:21 AM »

Quote from: Blackstar on Mar 05, 2016 at 08:33 PM

@jambam
can you also test how it will perform with full hd videos with high definition audio or even lossless bluray iso movies sir? just curious if it can flawlessly play those files. thanks!

, audio passthrough for hi-def audio ( true hd- /DTS-Hd) passthrough not supported, but Decoded to lossless pcm as per the kodi forums ...

Blackstar · « **Reply #84 on:** Mar 07, 2016 at 01:53 AM »

I see. Thanks for the info sir.

jambam · « **Reply #85 on:** Mar 07, 2016 at 07:15 AM »

Here is a bit more detailed reply

The Pi 2 and Pi 3 DO support HD Audio - both DTS-HD MA/HRA and Dolby True HD - losslessly decoded to PCM 5.1/7.1 with no quality loss for all except 192kHz 5.1/7.1 tracks (the Pis support 48/96kHz at 5.1/7.1 but only 4.0 at 192kHz).

You don't get bitstreaming, and so don't get Dolby Atmos or DTS:x - but you do get lossless HD Audio decoded to multichannel PCM (just like the first gen Blu-ray players and PS 3 implemented HD Audio)

jambam · « **Reply #86 on:** Mar 07, 2016 at 01:15 PM »

A bit off topic .. But this is the Orange Pi One , which I got this weekend also ... Madami na mapaglalaruan .. More like the RPi zero in price , but more capable .. not as much support ..I have not decided what to do with it yet , media player or headless audio player .... I will repost in the more relevant thread , once I get around to it

jambam · « **Reply #87 on:** Mar 07, 2016 at 11:39 PM »

Got the case and a power supply , I only bought the 2 amp psu .. but for the pi3 , they have a 2.5amp official power supply , for those that want to load up with devices .. But the extra .5 Amp is 75 % more pricier

Ready for more testing , for one thing the builtin wifi is really convenient and worth the cost adder ..

nerveblocker · « **Reply #88 on:** Mar 08, 2016 at 08:47 AM »

The RPi is well worth it as a media player running kodi. Compared to my TVs built in player and RPi the sharpness and detail difference is day and night. No lag when running through the menus. Regarding streaming hd audio, I get pcm in my receiver then probably I'm having hd audio din. Cool! You just won't get hd audio (dts hdma, dolby truehd) appearing in the receiver.

turismo1997 · « **Reply #89 on:** Mar 08, 2016 at 09:46 PM »

Got my raspberry pi but it is the 2 version. Will set it up for retro gaming fix.