I'm looking to move on to my next box and wondered if there is anything that fits the following spec, in STB format (rather than PC / server based).
1) HD / UHD capable, multi-tuner (2 or more) and Multi-sat capable using Diseq 1.2 or better (needs to support an 8 way diseq switch with 6 LNBs attached). Also have additional Astra 2 feed.
2) Recording / Timeshift via either internal HDD, external USB or to a network share.
3) Softcam capable (preferably CC).
4) DVB-T2 capable either on built-in tuners or via an upgrade
5) Capable of acting as an IPTV streaming source for use with Kodi / XMBC clients (at least 3 instances). Prefer TV Headend capable, but really anything that can work with Kodi.
6) Able to stream multiple channels on the same TP from a single tuner (e.g. BBC1, BBC2 & BBC4 from 10773H on Astra 2E).
7) Wired ethernet port. Nothing wireless only.
8) Able to be remotely managed directly from a PC (Satellites, Transonders, Channels, keys etc). Should be via LAN, but can work via USB and uploads / downloads provided its built in, and not a 3rd party hack. I'm perfectly at home with command line, but equally happy to use a GUI interface either by VNC or as a remote client tool.
9) HDMI and composite video out at the same time or HDMI and modulator output at same time. This would be nice, but not a deal breaker.
10) Price not too concerned here, but would like to stay under £500 / €600 and needs to come from a UK dealer.
If there's nothing out there to do this yet, then how close can I get. I'm happy to play with software images, and don't mind having to craft a bit of code to get it to work.
I'm new to the forum, but I've had trawl round and while I can find some of the things mentioned here, I thought I'd ask first. Hopefully this is the correct sub-forum.
I've been involved in Sat TV since Astra 1, and had several boxes and dishes. I've no interest in receiving streams from the internet to play on Kodi, as I can't lock these down enough for the kids.
My last box was a Skybox F3s, but I've got fed up with how slow it is, and having to reboot everytime I try to change a setting.
Prior to that I used an Icecrypt S2000, which was a dream to use, but lacked softcam support and HD. I still use it to align dishes, as its got such a great responsive tuning aid built-in.
