Best value dual tuner receiver..?

**spodge007** · Nov 29th 2015

Hi All,

I have been asked for advice on what sat receiver to buy. I am looking for the best value dual tuner receiver available, that I can run an OpenViX image on.

I am currently pondering over the Xtrend ET9500 2x DVB-S2 which is currently listed for £129 on WOS which sounds very reasonable. A friend of mine has this and said it is a good box.

Is there anything better available for that sort of money, or would anybody recommend spending a little extra to get something better?

I am a little out of touch with what's out there at the moment, so any advice would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

Spodge

**master G** · Nov 29th 2015

There`s nothing else at £129. For a little extra you could have these:

Spycat Linux Enigma 2 HD Satellite Receiver Twin Satellite tuner (2x DVB-S/S2) - £141

Miraclebox Premium Mini+ Plus HD Satellite Receiver (2x DVB-S/S2) - £145

**spodge007** · Nov 29th 2015

Thank you for the prompt reply Master G.

IYHO which one has the better spec? For the sake of a few £££s extra I may as well recommend the better quality option.

I will check them out.

**master G** · Nov 29th 2015

They both have identical spec, the only difference i can see is the spycat has a built in WIFI / WLAN internet and bluetooth option..

Personally i would go with the spycat, its new on the scene, a couple of quid cheaper and has extra features over the miraclebox..

**spodge007** · Nov 29th 2015

Just had a quick glance over the specs and I think it's definitely got to be either the Spycat or Miraclebox...

For that price they are both much smaller than the Xtrend and have a higher spec.

I have contacted WOS as well to see what they say, but I agree the Spycat seems to be the clear choice.

Thank you for the advice.

Spodge

- - - Updated - - -

So WOS have responded to my email already and they have said this...

We'd recommend the Xtrend ET9500 or ET8000. ET8000 is faster higher spec http://www.world-of-satellite.…DVB-S2?filter_name=ET8000

Conflicting information...

The ET8000 is £159, but definitely a higher spec box. Might as well spend another £40 and get a VU+ Solo 2 like I have. Although I did get mine second hand for £100! Lol

I guess it all depends on how much they want to spend, so I will give them a few options! :-)

**ladder 49** · Nov 29th 2015

any difference at all in the spycat and xspeed lx2 at 109 pounds,
both need external hdd also

dOOds · Nov 29th 2015

Go for solo2 matey..you won't be disappointed

LeeJS · Dec 3rd 2015

Master Gee, could you explain why the Zgemma 2S isn't in your list and what additional value I would get from the two boxes you recommend? They're over twice the price of the 2S so I assume they must offer more...something?

**voyager1972** · Dec 3rd 2015

The zgemma is an excellent piece of kit for less than 70 quid delivered,,,,,recording,,time shift,, all working well..
The openvix image which is patched,,,crashes a lot.. Openatv is an excellant image ,,and every bit as good as openvix...great value for money.....there is a new version out now,,,the h2,s. With better specs.

inbed79 · Dec 3rd 2015

Quote from LeeJS

Master Gee, could you explain why the Zgemma 2S isn't in your list and what additional value I would get from the two boxes you recommend? They're over twice the price of the 2S so I assume they must offer more...something?

1st reason as wos is one of the main Sponsor of this site and does no like clone
sat boxers

2nd reason its a cheap slow peace of crap ok for watching sat channels but thats about it

**Neo2** · Dec 3rd 2015

Hey

My sister was wondering for the Zgemma? If I attached as 32gb USB would that be enough to record a whole tv series or would you recommend installing a harddrive of 250gb??
Where would your recommend to buy the Zgemma boxes. I live in Ireland. I want some where thats cheap but reliable.

Neo

inbed79 · Dec 3rd 2015

[quote='Neo2','https://linuxsat-support.com/index.php?thread/&postID=316245#post316245']Hey

My sister was wondering for the Zgemma? If I attached as 32gb USB would that be enough to record a whole tv series or would you recommend installing a harddrive of 250gb??
Where would your recommend to buy the Zgemma boxes. I live in Ireland. I want some where thats cheap but reliable.

you can not fit a internal hard drive to them external usb only or usb card/stick

**Neo2** · Dec 3rd 2015

Hey

So then my question is whats a good twin tuner, that has a moderate internal harddrive and internet ports. The cheaper the better

inbed79 · Dec 3rd 2015

Xtrend ET9500
Xtrend ET8000
GiGaBlue HD

all around the £180 with 500 hd fitted from wos

**Neo2** · Dec 3rd 2015

which would you recommend dude?

**ladder 49** · Dec 3rd 2015

the et800 has good spec and can change / add other tuners
im looking at that myself

rajaraju · Dec 25th 2015

Donot buy dump box zgemma buy vu solo 2 great box

johhnywishbone · Dec 29th 2015

Go for the xtrend mate .. ive had the Zgemma H2 and its so slow ... do what it says on the tin .. but slow and methodical .. ! Ive ordered mine from WOS .. !

**jim1985** · Dec 29th 2015

My dad recently ordered an Xtrend ET9500 from WOS.

I have to say that for the price I am massively impressed with it. If I was in the market for a new E2 dual tuner receiver I would definitely be throwing my money at one of these right now

sam_ · Dec 30th 2015

VU+ Ultimo
VU+ Solo
VU+ Zero

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