Zappiti Reference Unboxing, Review, & Pro Tips | Best 4K Media Player 2022?

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  • @rudedog6868
    @rudedog6868 2 роки тому +17

    Yes, please shows us a tutorial of DVDfab to get Dolby Vision MKV. Thanks

  • @dragonmandragonman
    @dragonmandragonman 2 роки тому +9

    I have had good luck with a nvidia shield, a NAS, running emby. I rip all of my content with a flashed LG drive and store the content on the NAS, plays a perfect 1:1 rip like you would be putting a disc in. If you did this on the cheap end, the biggest expense is the shield, you can use any old repurposed computer for a NAS if it has enough ram and CPU power. The shield doesn't transcode content, it plays directly so you wouldn't need a high end video card. As far as collections, emby does all of that and I also added cover art so it shows DVD, BD, and UHD with the appropriate disc case, pretty slick as I browse content. UI is very fluid and fast.

    • @darthdank1993
      @darthdank1993 2 роки тому

      How much ram or cpu power do you need? For kodi would you recommend the shield over an old Mac mini?

    • @Vinothmanick
      @Vinothmanick 2 роки тому +1

      I follow the same route have a 2bay basic nas from WD and shield pro as plex media server and client..shield play pretty much anything

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  2 роки тому +3

      That's all well and good, but now you're talking about more devices than just the Shield and a hard drive, right? As far as simplicity goes, they still don't have what the Zappiti offers. Also, there's no HiFi DAC and stereo XLR outputs for audiophiles. Different features for different needs.

    • @dragonmandragonman
      @dragonmandragonman 2 роки тому

      @@darthdank1993 I don't have any experience with kodi long term, your mac mini is going to be a desktop computer basically, If you plug that into your TV and use it as the interface I think that would work. But if it were me I would make the mac mini the server and get a shield or apple TV as the gui on your TV for kodi.

    • @dragonmandragonman
      @dragonmandragonman 2 роки тому

      @@TechnoDad That's true, but your average user probaly doesn't want to spend $1500 for one of these. But I totally get the extra outputs for high end equipment. If a person is somewhat tech saavy they can build something very comparable, or maybe even better with a used dell PC and a shield for less than $400. Not including the hard drive...but the hard drive isn't included in this either. I had a dune HD, which is similar to this, and hated it. The interface was very limited and janky, there is way more support with kodi, emby, and plex. Especially when it comes to artwork and special features. But having said that, I would love to try out a zappiti, but I wouldn't want to gamble on $1500.

  • @jeremyj.
    @jeremyj. 2 роки тому +2

    I’ve been waiting to pull the trigger on a media player for years. I think we’re almost there with ‘ease of use’ for us ‘normies’ that don’t do tech for a living. Thanks for putting the info out there! Love the content

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you for watching, Jeremy.

  • @David25522
    @David25522 2 роки тому +1

    Great video as always!!!
    Keep up the good work Techno Dad!!!

  • @stopthefomo
    @stopthefomo 2 роки тому +5

    Naming my next pet Zapitti, love the name

  • @yvesm.3920
    @yvesm.3920 2 роки тому +6

    Hey Techno Dad! Thanks for your awesome review! For your 2 discs, I suggest you to use the new top banners. Very useful for Blu-ray editions with several discs. There is even specific banners for 4K UHD Blu-ray Disc-1 and 2. Hope this will help the community!

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  2 роки тому

      Hi! Top Banners? Where can I find out more about that?

    • @rhmarquez311
      @rhmarquez311 2 роки тому

      Press the Menu button on remote, then Edit… , then scroll down to Additional top banner

    • @oze-bikes4life663
      @oze-bikes4life663 2 роки тому

      @@rhmarquez311 I believe Title banners only work in Movie folders & not in TV Series Folders 🤔 I own a Zappiti Neo & have had that issue since the new beta firmware update.

  • @bric7244
    @bric7244 2 роки тому +6

    I desperately need one of these. I ran out of room to keep my 4k dvds 📀 😫. I love the interface of these.
    But I will need to learn how to rip the disks to iso files

  • @hi-fihaven2257
    @hi-fihaven2257 2 роки тому +3

    Great to see the Zappiti Reference video. I really enjoy mine. I use and external NAS. All my movies are ripped into MKV files. I fortunately haven’t had any problems with my Dolby Vision discs. They all pop up Dolby Vision when the info button is pressed. I have now ripped 535 4K discs an no problems. Love the convenience of the Zappiti. I also love the excellent picture and sound!

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  2 роки тому +2

      Woot woot!! Love this thing. Haters can hate all they want, they are missing the point.

    • @hi-fihaven2257
      @hi-fihaven2257 2 роки тому +1

      @@TechnoDad I posted a product update on Instagram. The longer that I have my Zappiti Reference the more I love it. It makes deciding what movie to watch very easy!

    • @erikthompson5992
      @erikthompson5992 2 роки тому

      @Hi-Fi Haven What 4k burner do you use?

  • @RobertMartin-hp5we
    @RobertMartin-hp5we 2 роки тому +1

    Great vid techno dad

  • @offdacorner
    @offdacorner 2 роки тому +2

    It would be great if there was a local retailer that carried it so I could test out my media in the store. Can't see dropping that kind of cash unless I'm able to test drive it in person.

  • @theheadsn
    @theheadsn 2 роки тому +3

    Hopefully they will release a player that works as just a front end. I have a NAS on my network that I play through my oppo 203. Would love to have a fancy UI instead of the basic file structure the oppo offers

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  2 роки тому +3

      Agreed! I wish they had one without a drive bay. That would bring the cost down alot. They have one device from the previous generation of players which does that.

  • @paulcarroll627
    @paulcarroll627 2 роки тому +1

    Hi mate, great video as usual. I am still using my audiocom zappiti, so it’s great to hear that some of the new features will work on my player, when the software is upgraded.
    Yeah- I have 2 Iron Wolf Pro 16TB drives as well and yes, they’re bloody noisy (first thing my wife commented on) so I would also recommend using a rack to house the gear, in a separate room as opposed to using your zappiti in a unit under your TV.
    Good idea about the TV shows, I only have one series: Deadwood on my zappiti, as it frustrated me to spend the time to label and rename discs /episodes/seasons, I just said- movies only from now on.
    Cheers mate

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  2 роки тому

      Ayyyy! Good to hear from you, Paul! I hope everything is going well with you.

  • @onlyzach1
    @onlyzach1 2 роки тому +4

    Way past my budget haha. Yes please do that tutorial of DVDFab and MKV Dolby Vision files! These have no integration with Plex, Emby, etc. right? Obviously Plex wouldn't read the ISO files (come on Plex!) but if I were to get one I'd like some sort of integration for other TV's in the house. Great video as always!

    • @T_B_C_L
      @T_B_C_L 2 роки тому +1

      Dolby Vision works perfectly on plex. I have a 40tb synology Nas running plex server and using nvidia sheild as a player and everything works perfect.

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  2 роки тому

      Plex will play MKV files with Dolby Vision, it just can't play ISO or BDMV. So if you want an experience like putting a disc into a player, then either the Zappiti or the Zidoo will fit that bill. Shield/Plex will play MKV and you can access your library from a different location.

    • @onlyzach1
      @onlyzach1 2 роки тому

      @@TechnoDad That's my setup right now. I was thinking some type of integration between the two,. So on your main TV setup you have the full functionality of the Zappiti but then on other TV's where you have the SHIELD TV Pro/Fire TV Max Stick it'd sync for files that are supported there. Any chance Plex ever suppoorts ISO or BDMV files? I know that's a long shot haha.

    • @T_B_C_L
      @T_B_C_L 2 роки тому

      @@TechnoDad this is absolutely correct. Both have their purpose. I have well over $1k invested in my plex setup so both options have potential to be pricey. Options are bliss! Great video Techno Dad!

  • @astralboy
    @astralboy Рік тому

    regarding the comment about the drive noise, what drive are you using ? And why arent we using SSD in a 3.5 enclosure?

  • @wking8
    @wking8 2 роки тому +3

    These are pretty cool, but I am sticking with physical media until I'm forced into digital. Trying to grab all my childhood films before Disney owns everything and starts only releasing/streaming edited versions

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  2 роки тому +2

      Word! I rip all my discs and put the discs in storage. Everything gets played on this device.

  • @caballerosuave
    @caballerosuave 2 роки тому

    @Techno Dad, what type of hard drives are you using? Are they dedicated NAS drives that are low noise or regular desktop drives?

  • @bigredwag
    @bigredwag 2 роки тому +1

    Of course we want a DVD Fab tutorial 🤘

  • @Reeeepicheep
    @Reeeepicheep Рік тому

    Noob question: Is the main benefit of this whole setup just to avoid the minor inconvenience of loading and unloading 4k blu ray discs by having them ripped and accessible in a simple UI? Is there any other benefit from a quality standpoint?

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  Рік тому

      Yes, you don't have to locate the disc and of course, you don't need to store the disc and case. I have my cases in a box in a storage unit. So you can free up some physical space in your home.

  • @andrewforrester17
    @andrewforrester17 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the video. Does this have an audio/video sync delay? Can you watch trailers from the movie poster screen?

  • @paulmardis1512
    @paulmardis1512 2 роки тому

    Hey Channa, that was very informative. You went thru the same challenges I did with the NEO. I have the 18TB drive like yours and it was very noisy in the Zidoo Z10 that I had. Now in the Neo I do not notice it at all when watching movies. For as the slow Video wall that's the issue with their cloud server where all of Matadata is stored. You notice when you use the Video app on your macbook it is fast. Even when the box is turned off. I believe its a way to do offline local server and it will be very fast but I have not tried it though. Creating those groups were super easy and lots of fun.
    Good Luck
    Also, the correct statement we used back in the day was "Don't Let the Door hit you on the way out"
    PM

  • @629Justme
    @629Justme 2 роки тому +1

    I think that I may seriously consider getting one additionally because of another thing. The fact that they labeled the in/out puts upside down so someone reaching over it from the front can easily figure out what input is what shows an attention to detail that says that they were thinking about the entire process chain. What will happen if someone has our player installed and wants to put another cable in it but doesnt want to pull the player all the way out? Nice job. Now let me watch the rest of your review :)

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  2 роки тому +1

      That's a great point! Only a few companies do this.

  • @Richardsumilang
    @Richardsumilang Рік тому

    Hello, Zappiti question... I have an old Dune HD than ran Zappiti software. Loved it back in the day and it mounted to my NAS. Would the Zappiti Reference be able to play everything off a NAS? For example, ISO and bluerays with no lag? Really interested.

  • @billybooker2753
    @billybooker2753 2 роки тому +4

    How does it compare to Plex/NAS?

    • @specialformula14
      @specialformula14 2 роки тому

      Or shield running kodi

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  2 роки тому +1

      This will support more file types and has a HiFi DAC with XLR outputs for audiophiles.

  • @michaelwyckoff7593
    @michaelwyckoff7593 2 роки тому +1

    glad to see you putting out solo videos Channa D.

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks man! I have a lot of things going on.

    • @michaelwyckoff7593
      @michaelwyckoff7593 2 роки тому

      @@TechnoDad I know you are a very busy guy. I wonder do you ever sleep?

  • @Nick-od9ln
    @Nick-od9ln Рік тому

    what settings do you use when ripping on dvdfab 4K?? do you use nvidia gpu or intel ??

  • @davemccague222
    @davemccague222 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the video Techndad. That drive noise u speak of is a killer for me as my rack is in my dedicated room. Plus it just sounds like way too much work. I will save up for k scape. Plug and play

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  2 роки тому

      Agreed! I wish I can afford the Kaleidescape.

  • @12schnsaint
    @12schnsaint 2 роки тому +1

    yes more about how to make ios files would be awesome!

  • @SrtRacerBoy
    @SrtRacerBoy 2 роки тому

    dvdfab is super easy.
    Ripper Tab, Select file type "mkv Passthrough", select the language tracks you want. Then RIP
    Passthrough is uncompressed. so full disc quality in an mkv file.

  • @leo11877
    @leo11877 Рік тому

    I currently use WD Red Plus, they are very quiet, but they max out at 14TB.

  • @hngu1940
    @hngu1940 2 роки тому

    I'm pretty green with Zappiti, can this media player to stream youtube or netflix as well?

  • @bertybertface1914
    @bertybertface1914 2 роки тому

    I have the Duo, and it has not let me down. Odd to find you still have the delay with loading etc. Thought that would have been addressed, but perhaps that is an issue for the drive speed? Are you able to show the difference in speed with SSD vs HDD?
    I hope one day they add a simplified system for Home Videos and/or Music Videos. As it is, there currently isn't one. And the Music player is rubbish.

  • @MarcAngello
    @MarcAngello 2 роки тому +1

    Hi Channa! How do these new Zappiti models compare to something like a Zidoo Z10 Pro that you reviewed before? For example Zappiti Neo is $1500 and Z10 is $350... even the ZIDOO Z1000PRO is $450. What constitutes the $1200+ price jump when these two brands they have nearly identical capabilities?

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  2 роки тому +1

      Hi Marc! The Zappiti has more HiFi audio features than the Zidoo. Better DACs and some say black levels, but I didn't notice that.

    • @djnice1977
      @djnice1977 2 роки тому +1

      If you need good DAC, go to Zidoo UHD3000, way better than Zappiti. Zappiti, Zidoo, Dune PQ are 100% identical, but good to know, the RTD1619DR PQ is average.

    • @specialformula14
      @specialformula14 2 роки тому +1

      @@TechnoDad why would you want to mess with the sound with a dac. ? If your watching a movie the sound is supposed to be passed through and decided by your amplifier, not the media player

  • @darreningram8942
    @darreningram8942 2 роки тому +1

    Hi, great review, been considering the reference since it came out, currently have a oppo 203, which is an incredible media player, but unfortunately doesn't have the user interface that the zappiti has which I love.
    A couple of questions please, when you refer to the noise of the hard drive, are you referring to it when it's in the zappiti itself? And also on the menus does it play the soundtrack of the movie?
    Many thanks

    • @darreningram8942
      @darreningram8942 2 роки тому

      So he doesn't reply to messages then?

    • @floz9718
      @floz9718 2 роки тому

      I don't have the new Zappiti but an older Version, the 4k HDR Duo. I am really annoyed by the harddrive noise of mine as well. I bought another hard drive but it was only a littl bit quieter. But it's definately the hard drives/hard drive bays of the Zappiti. If i play a movie that's on the external SSD, the unit is dead quiet...

    • @darreningram8942
      @darreningram8942 2 роки тому

      @@floz9718 thanks for the reply, so do you use a ssd drive with yours?

    • @floz9718
      @floz9718 2 роки тому

      @@darreningram8942 I actually use a combination of an external SSD and an external WD harddrive which is really quiet but I still have an 8 TB WD Red drive in one of the slots as well. It's a little quieter than the Seagate skyhawk I had in there first but it's still quite noisy. I guess it's not the player's fault, most 2.5" harddrives are just very noisy The player could isolate the noise better though...

    • @darreningram8942
      @darreningram8942 2 роки тому

      @@floz9718 ok, thanks, I've only recently purchased mine and still don't have any internal drives for it yet, just waiting for a good deal on a couple. You say you have the WD Red, I've heard they are the most quietest as compared to the Seagate, would you say there is a noticeable difference?

  • @adamjj85
    @adamjj85 2 роки тому +1

    Great video! +1 for details on ripping and maintaining HDR and Dolby Vision metadata. Also, how would you compare Zapiti vs. running Plex with something like the Shield?

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  2 роки тому +2

      Hi Adam! I think those devices are two different things all together. If you want to access or share your library out of your home, then go with Shield/Plex. If you want a media player that will more than just MKV files, like ISO or BDMV, then go Zappiti. Also, the Shield Pro is a beast of a streaming device, so it has that as well.

    • @Gshiznit74
      @Gshiznit74 2 роки тому +1

      Yeah I would have thought Plex and Shield has an upperhand with NAS in the mix.. however as of the current firmware Plex is failing at playing atmos true hd randomly. So Shield has firmware issues at the moment. Kodi on shield has better iso and plex playback currently..

  • @wagnsonner
    @wagnsonner 9 місяців тому

    Is the zappiti Nas ripper still available and of any use?

  • @salehkambijo1849
    @salehkambijo1849 Рік тому

    How it handles HDR?
    Does it have tone mapping?

  • @richlikklepoorbwoy132
    @richlikklepoorbwoy132 2 роки тому

    Very nice review. What do you think about the Zidoo devices? They seem to be similar to the Zappiti.

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  2 роки тому

      Yes! They are very similar. I have the Zidoo Z10 Pro but they are super cheap feeling compared to the Zappiti. Also, the Zappiti has more HiFi Audio features thank the Zidoo.

    • @richlikklepoorbwoy132
      @richlikklepoorbwoy132 2 роки тому

      @@TechnoDad Thanks for the insight.

  • @alexojeda9048
    @alexojeda9048 2 роки тому +1

    Nice video bro. Very informative. I've got 2 questions for you. Is this a FULL multi-media player? Can I play my music files 'cause you didn't touch on that. Also, do you have to use hard drives? Can't you use ssd drives instead to eliminate the noise? The price points are far outta my reach and if I can't play music then it's not worth it for me.

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  2 роки тому

      Hi, Alex! Yes, it does! I had a whole section on that but I had to cut it out due to time. I was able to play FLAC and DSD files on the Zappiti through the network. It has that ESS Sabre DAC with balanced stereo XLR outputs, which will give you a higher quality signal to your amplifier. As for SSDs, it's a good idea and yes, it will remove the drive noise issue, but it's pretty expensive. I have a 16TB spinning drive which was around $500 but the equibvalent SSD is around $3K. That's a tough pill to swallow.

    • @alexojeda9048
      @alexojeda9048 2 роки тому

      @@TechnoDad Agreed, it is a tough pill to swallow but I don't need SSDs that big for my purposes. In for a penny and all that jazz.

  • @danbretherton
    @danbretherton 2 роки тому +1

    You need some rubber isolation feet to reduce hard drive noise.

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  2 роки тому

      Dunno...might need a different drive...

  • @chazpatr1
    @chazpatr1 2 роки тому

    Hi. Excellent info. I have a Neo on order and waiting. I have a Zappiti 4K HDR with my server on my pc instead of the cloud. I'll put the older version in a guest room but wondering if I can use my present catalogue DB or will I have to build a whole new one? I don't see anything on line on if/how to do that. Hoping you have video on that as well as how to use sharing. Thanks!

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  2 роки тому

      Hi! I just logged into my account on the new Zappiti and was able to access my previous database since I set it up as a share to begin with.

  • @MandalorianFanboy
    @MandalorianFanboy Рік тому

    So do I hook this system up to my network…and then just rip the blu rays on my PC using Make MKV…then transfer the files over the network onto this device? Seems like a lot of extra data shuffling no? Why wouldn’t they just incorporate a 4k blu ray player drive into this box that will just directly rip the movie onto the installed hard drive?

  • @gladosadoree
    @gladosadoree 2 роки тому

    How does it deal with Cinavia audio? Most of my ripped movies (that I bought) use HD audio, possibly with Cinevia-mangled audio streams in them. Would be a shame if this thing stopped playing HD audio because of the Cinavia DRM BS.

  • @randalllawkin
    @randalllawkin 2 роки тому

    so better or just as good as kaleidescape? ?

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  2 роки тому

      The KScape is much more expensive but you don’t have to rip your own movies, just download into the KScape.

  • @dometweeter7093
    @dometweeter7093 2 роки тому

    Very informative video. I'm also running out of Disc Space. Thanks

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  2 роки тому +1

      What's up DT?! I have almost filled up my first 16TB.

  • @wontonzilla
    @wontonzilla 2 роки тому +2

    This product is like owning a high end fridge and then buying a smaller fridge that costs almost the same and it only stores cheese.

  • @m.c.2526
    @m.c.2526 2 роки тому +1

    Great video! I'm having problems with getting all the demo disk to be under one tittle, I will love to organize it the way you have it, Iike the imax, dts, Dolby. I don't know if you are adding it has a movie or a personal video. I will appreciate some help with that thank you in advance.

  • @goffe2282
    @goffe2282 2 роки тому

    It's so sad that they only sell these things with hard drives. They used to have a mini version without hard drives but that seems to be out of stuck. Maybe nobody bought it. I have all my ripped ISOs on my NAS and there is no way ever that I will put anything with moving parts in my media bench.
    Question though. Zappiti seems to be the only option if you want access to bluray menus, and they claim UHD compatibility. Does this really work? And if so why is this not a bigger thing than it is? Plex support keeps saying that nobody wants this but I'm just sick of ripping media and having to spend time on all of the extra material. Does this work reliably?

  • @MrCREWCRUSHIN95
    @MrCREWCRUSHIN95 2 роки тому

    Still not sure what the point of Zappiti is. For sharing I use plex- if I want to watch a film, I grab the disc and put it in the Oppo.

  • @aniketnraut
    @aniketnraut 2 роки тому

    Love the Jump! Love your music..!!
    Do you have your songs on Spotify? If yes please share link!!

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  2 роки тому +1

      Hi! Yes, I do,. Here's a link - bit.ly/CDS29YrsS

  • @jorgeconceicao7714
    @jorgeconceicao7714 2 роки тому

    Great content. In your opinion, is the Zappiti product is better than Zidoo in terms of image and sound quality? I was worried about the question of whether to hear the disc reading... Keep up the good work.

    • @djnice1977
      @djnice1977 2 роки тому +1

      Zidoo, Zappiti, Dune PQ is same, please check the "Zappiti Neo with Magic Pixel 3.0" yt video

    • @SealedOrPorted
      @SealedOrPorted 2 роки тому +1

      They all use the same SOC and everything is digital, so the differences are in the interface and player reliability.

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  2 роки тому

      I have the Zidoo Z10 Pro and they are pretty similar. Zappiti has better build quality though.

  • @acespades2171
    @acespades2171 2 роки тому

    How would this work if I had my drives in a NAS? Would it still function as if having the drives directly plugged in to the Zappiti?

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  2 роки тому +1

      Hi!! Yes, it should work just fine. Point the Zappiti to the folders on your NAS and it will pull all the content from there.

    • @acespades2171
      @acespades2171 2 роки тому

      @@TechnoDad Awesome. Thanks for the reply

  • @IXtreMI
    @IXtreMI 2 роки тому

    Have you tested Zappiti with the sound and video splitted ? (Video on hdmi out and the sound hdmi audio only ?) Does it work perfectly ? Thank you

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  2 роки тому +1

      Hi Alex, I haven’t tried that.

    • @IXtreMI
      @IXtreMI 2 роки тому

      Hi, okay thank you :)

  • @LoganSwish
    @LoganSwish 2 роки тому

    how does this compare to a Zidoo?

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  2 роки тому

      Depending on the model, they are pretty much the same.

  • @leo11877
    @leo11877 2 роки тому

    What's the best place to source Dolby demo discs? Are ebay ones authentic?

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  2 роки тому +1

      I got some at trade shows and I got some on eBay. Just go into it knowing that possibly the eBay ones are copies. You just have to manage your expectations.

    • @leo11877
      @leo11877 2 роки тому

      @@TechnoDad If the eBay discs are bit-perfect, I don't care ;)

    • @leo11877
      @leo11877 2 роки тому

      @@TechnoDad I saw your other video about the "burned" eBay demo discs. Thanks, I am going to stay away from it.

  • @kunwarkrishna5915
    @kunwarkrishna5915 2 роки тому

    can I play movies from external hard drive with the help of this device, if not then please mention the device from which I can play all of my movies from external hard drive in my smart 4k TV through usb . My TV didn't support all the formats while playing directly through USB. so please mention the device from where I can play all the formats.
    And what about bluray player?

    • @darreningram8942
      @darreningram8942 2 роки тому

      Yes, this will play all your movies on an external hard drive

  • @Rob_James
    @Rob_James 2 роки тому

    Great video. Quick question. When using zappiti share to pull movies from the downstairs player if u had a hard drive in both players would it merge the libraries like u had it all on one disk or can u only look at one disk at a time. Thanks in advance

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  2 роки тому +1

      Hi Rob! Great question. I am not 100% sure if it'll work this way, but you could point Zappiti 1 to an internal drive and a drive on Zappiti 2. And at the same time, you have Zappiti 2 pulling from an internal drive and then another drive on Zappiti 1. I think that could work.

    • @Rob_James
      @Rob_James 2 роки тому

      @@TechnoDad my zappiti one just came in I’m going to put a drive in it and see if I can pull from my neo brb

    • @Rob_James
      @Rob_James 2 роки тому +1

      It kinda works. Doesn’t add it to ur library by “merging disks” but allows you to switch from one collection to another pretty quickly once it’s all on the same network

  • @MHillaryPhotography
    @MHillaryPhotography 2 роки тому

    Nice to see a scope screen option!

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  2 роки тому

      Yeah, I think that's definitely a good thing!

  • @chrischapman9067
    @chrischapman9067 2 роки тому

    Thanks for another great video, would love a tutorial getting a straight rip of dvd / blu ray / 4K film with menus to the new players, I tried the method on your other video and had no success with makemkv as well! Even just a little nugget as a response on here would be great 😁👍

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  2 роки тому +1

      Hi Chris! Here's an older video on ripping ISO files with DVDFab - ua-cam.com/video/zr_TbLNGP3w/v-deo.html

  • @dionysilive1679
    @dionysilive1679 2 роки тому

    Hi Channa, great review on this beautiful media player! If there is one person's expertise I trust in this space its YOU! Recently, I've had a really hard time picking a 32 inch display for my home arcade (will be used for retro and modern games: primarily 1080p) and don't know if I should stick with the LG 1080p IPS (32ML600M-B) monitor that comes with the machine (better response time & input lag) but only has a 1200:1 contrast ratio or put in a Samsung QLED 4k TV, which has better resolution and contrast ratio/inkier black levels but inferior response time/input lag... or some other VA panel/TV? If I were to go with a QLED would you go with the Samsung Q60A (32 inch) or the Q50R (32 inch)? Based on the reviews the Q60A has better brightness (473 cd/m² vs 305 cd/m²), input lag (10.1ms vs 10.6ms) and black uniformity (0.669% vs 1.531%) but the Q50R has better blacks/contrast ratio (5,428:1 vs 4,653:1) and better response time (80%response time-5.5ms vs 7.2ms //100%response time-15.2ms vs17.3ms). Would highly appreciate any thoughts and or suggestions.

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  2 роки тому

      Hi! Thank you for watching my videos! Out of the two, Q60A or Q50R, I would with the Q60A.

    • @dionysilive1679
      @dionysilive1679 2 роки тому

      @@TechnoDad Thanks 🙏 Thats what I am leaning towards. Not too many choices in that size.

  • @oze-bikes4life663
    @oze-bikes4life663 2 роки тому

    Great review Techno Dad, Thx 🙏👍👌🍻
    A quick question that you may be able to help me & other Zappiti users with :
    Im a proud owner of the Zappiti Neo Media Player 👌👍
    My question regarding upgrading my Existing WD 4TB HDD (TV Shows) with all my Medadata & my custom info regarding episode lengths & info etc. (I own a PC)
    Question : Can I copy & paste the entire collection (including all Medadata) from my existing 4TB (external HDD) to a new 16TB (external HDD) ?
    And if so.... can you provide me & the community with a how-to video on how to do this.
    Any help would be very much appreciated 🙏
    Thankyou

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  2 роки тому

      Hi! I don’t see why you wouldn’t be able to do this. You will have to point the Zappiti at the new HDD and folder with all your content. I don’t see why it wouldn’t work.

  • @trevormallery1966
    @trevormallery1966 2 роки тому

    Whats the best way (for someone who doesnt really know what they are doing) to get files onto the drive on this device? I had been looking at the Zapitti NAS rip just for ease of use, going by the ads anyway it seems a one stop shop, i can put a disc in and the box does the rest. Downside is its highly expensive! i'd love an easier, cheaper but above all easy one stop shop type solution to get files onto the player.

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  2 роки тому

      Hi! There are a couple of ways. Here’s a video - ua-cam.com/video/YfL9-syrMas/v-deo.html

    • @trevormallery1966
      @trevormallery1966 2 роки тому

      @@TechnoDad Many thanks! and hello from the UK!

  • @theredon2
    @theredon2 2 роки тому

    Nice review like always. I wish I can have it, but Im not ready to let go my oppo 203 yet.

  • @darthdank1993
    @darthdank1993 2 роки тому

    Are the internal zappit hard drives loud like the network drives too?

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  2 роки тому

      I am using a network drive which I think might be the cause of the loud noise.

  • @darthdank1993
    @darthdank1993 2 роки тому

    Does it still play 3d? Will it play dvd backups from dvd fab too?

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  2 роки тому +1

      I believe so. I'll have to check in a different room.

  • @JoseTheBa3
    @JoseTheBa3 2 роки тому

    How does the picture quality compare to other devices?

    • @andreastadic5962
      @andreastadic5962 2 роки тому

      The PQ is not great. Please search for youtube video with this title: "Zappiti Neo with Magic Pixel 3.0"

    • @djnice1977
      @djnice1977 2 роки тому

      Please check the "Zappiti Neo with Magic Pixel 3.0" yt video

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  2 роки тому

      Whatever differences you may see in a graph, you probably won't notice while watching content.

  • @puzzy12
    @puzzy12 2 роки тому +1

    The interface is already laggy, I wonder how the background animations affect this.

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  2 роки тому

      Not sure. Once the page loads the first time, then it's much faster.

  • @darthdank1993
    @darthdank1993 2 роки тому

    For 4k ripping you said you had a hard time with mkv…what about mkv backup (their iso) I have a library of those backups were those buggy too?

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  2 роки тому +1

      Hi! Those BDMV folder backups worked well. I'm just trying to rip to MKV with Dolby Vision and it was taking forever and I ended up stopping the rips.

  • @patrickcreary9771
    @patrickcreary9771 Рік тому

    Hey Techno Dad where can I get a zappiti neo? Isn’t available on their site

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  Рік тому

      It’s been sold out for some time.

  • @marcgil256
    @marcgil256 Рік тому

    Does it have a shuffle/auto play feature?

  • @MrCREWCRUSHIN95
    @MrCREWCRUSHIN95 2 роки тому

    YES on tutorial for DVDFAB DOLBY VISION ripping.

  • @ac3d657
    @ac3d657 2 роки тому

    Can it host DLNA content (DLNA Standby) on a local/local wifi network
    So with the Nvidia Shield if you have Kodi you can basically connect a HDD while USB standby is set to on and access those files on the HDD via another TV that is connected to the same modem?

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  2 роки тому

      That sounds like it will work but I can't say for sure.

  • @davekallerae5672
    @davekallerae5672 2 роки тому

    Does it change all your videos to 2:35 format when selecting that.feature ?

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  2 роки тому

      No. That's just for the menus and navigating through the Zappiti. It will change the aspect ratio to whatever the movie is in. So if it's IMAX, it'll play that, or 2.35:1, 2.40:1, or 16:9.

  • @doublet147
    @doublet147 2 роки тому

    Great video. I've been interested in adding something like this, or plex

  • @janthomassrensen1065
    @janthomassrensen1065 2 роки тому

    Why not just go for the Nvidia Shield TV Pro? It´s a fraction of the price. And works great with Plex and a NAS on the same network. A much more mature and evolved product by the looks of it

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  2 роки тому

      Plex is too limiting. No ISO and BDMV support. There's also the HiFi DAC and XLR outputs.

  • @paulrevere1479
    @paulrevere1479 2 роки тому

    I have 2 hard drives in my Zappitti player but nothing shows up. They have both been formatted so I don’t know what could be the issue. Is there any other thing I need to do or settings I need to change?

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  2 роки тому

      Nothing shows up? Did you point the Zappiti Movie app to the drive?

    • @paulrevere1479
      @paulrevere1479 2 роки тому

      @@TechnoDad Firstly, when I insert the drives into the bays and turn on the zappiti, I don’t even hear the drives booting up. It’s as if they’re not even in there. I can use them via a usb docking station so I know there’s nothing wrong with the drives themselves. I’m just confused as to why they won’t work in the bays of the zappiti player

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  2 роки тому +1

      @@paulrevere1479 That sounds like something is wrong with that specific Zappiti unit. Can you exchange it? I turn my Zappiti on and then put the drive in and I can hear it spin up.

  • @suchagentle
    @suchagentle 2 роки тому

    Is it possible to connect Synology Nas to it?

  • @donnycox2399
    @donnycox2399 2 роки тому

    I pre-ordered (and paid for) this player 6 weeks ago from Zappiti USA. I should have contacted you. I received a Neo by mistake. They sent me a label to return the wrong player and I just received my replacement - another Neo! That's strike 2.

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  2 роки тому

      That’s too bad, Donny. I can’t really say much other than that. I hope third time is a charm 🤞🏽

  • @starfighter_ten
    @starfighter_ten 2 роки тому

    4k 120hz hdmi 2.1 not available unfortunately. Do you know if there will be a device like this one that supports it? Thanks

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  2 роки тому +3

      4K 120Hz & HDMI 2.1 is not necessary on a device like this.

    • @starfighter_ten
      @starfighter_ten 2 роки тому

      @@TechnoDad I want to feed my LG C Oled and nz7 with that. Can you explain why it is not necessary? I assume the original fps of cinematic movies? Please let me know in detail if possible. Waiting on buying one because of that. It can play all (nearly) codecs, right?

    • @michalkovac8382
      @michalkovac8382 2 роки тому

      @@starfighter_ten I buy now new 77 Sony oled ,.and new multimedia center,.this Zappiti,or Dune Max Vision 4K ,..and none of this players havent hdmi 2.1 ,..because isnt need it. All your best video wuality is just need for 2.0 4K and 120HZ is hdmi2.1 yes,.but that is for consoles my friend :) xbox series x and PS5,..i have both and for them i will use hdmi2.1 ,.not for multimedia center. All Dolby Vision, HDR10+ etc etc,....are in hdmi 2.0 ,..not for 2.1. Thats just for nextgen consoles ,not movies :)

  • @nelk5530
    @nelk5530 2 роки тому

    hi have you tested the music app?

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  2 роки тому

      Not specifically that app, but I have played FLAC and DSD without issues over the network. I'll check out the music app in a few days.

  • @thierryvaz5798
    @thierryvaz5798 2 роки тому

    Zidoo or zappiti for the interface?

  • @keepingupwiththejones2933
    @keepingupwiththejones2933 2 роки тому

    Channa looking and sounding great ❤❤🔥🔥❤

  • @erikthompson5992
    @erikthompson5992 2 роки тому

    Anyone have suggestions on a 4K burner drive? I tried emailing the Alex guy but never heard back.

  • @kumz14
    @kumz14 2 роки тому

    what is thhe ddiffernce between the Zappiti and Nvida Shield ?

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  2 роки тому

      They both have things about them that make them different. With Shield/Plex you can access your movie library from outside your home. However, you can only use MKV files on Shield/Plex. With the Zappiti, you can use MKV, M2TS, ISO, BDMV, and many more. Also, the Zappiti is substantially more expensive.

  • @rhmarquez311
    @rhmarquez311 2 роки тому

    Once in the Video section, how do you add the Demo icon on the bottom?

    • @rhmarquez311
      @rhmarquez311 2 роки тому

      Ok Figured it out
      Love my Zappiti Neo

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  2 роки тому

      Copy that! I have an older video that can help - ua-cam.com/video/Yb3tkZO9UEE/v-deo.html

  • @Leonard_Lewis
    @Leonard_Lewis 2 роки тому

    I didn't hear enough of New Track #1 to know if i like it or not but from what i heard, it wasn't catchy.

  • @michelcouture7026
    @michelcouture7026 2 роки тому

    Yes i am interested with your tutorial on ripping uhd films on make mkv and iso on dvdfab uhd copy

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  2 роки тому

      ISO Ripping in DVDFab - ua-cam.com/video/zr_TbLNGP3w/v-deo.html

  • @craigosterberg5045
    @craigosterberg5045 2 роки тому

    Thanks T. Dad

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  2 роки тому

      Thank you for watching, Craig!

  • @luisjaramillo9641
    @luisjaramillo9641 2 роки тому

    I'd definitely would like a tutorial on how to burn the movies onto the Zappiti.

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  2 роки тому

      Will do! Here's the first one I made - ua-cam.com/video/AqUpY78BlnQ/v-deo.html

  • @larsv6144
    @larsv6144 Рік тому

    I am interested in the Zappiti Neo or Reference media player. My goal is to have the media player connected to an Apple TV4K, and have the media player convert dolby vision content (from ATV) to hdr10+ content for my JVC NZ8 (HDR10+) projector.
    Audio from the media player will go over HDMI to my AVR Rotel RAP 1580mk2, and the video signal from the media player will go to the projector. I know that HDFury Vrroom, etc. can do this, but I hope the Zappiti media players will do this as well, since I like the total package of Zappiti better (add a movie library on HD later, etc.). Hoping someone can tell me if this is possible or not, and if they tried it themselves.

  • @golankatz
    @golankatz 2 роки тому

    Can an xbox series x do all that? 🤔

  • @triplerinse
    @triplerinse 2 роки тому

    for demos what I did was rip the movie to mkv. and then use mkvtoolnix to trim the movie down to my demo part. like just the race scene from ready player one.

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  2 роки тому

      Hi! Interesting! I'll have to check that out!

    • @triplerinse
      @triplerinse 2 роки тому

      @@TechnoDad this is the procedure in mkvtoonix: Add sources files, then go to the output files. Second field down is splitting. select "by parts based on timestamps" then under parts Put both time parts of scene you want to have "1:56:00-1:58:00. then click start multiplexing. After about 5 min you will have just that time stamp in a full MKV file and still have the original copy. Now no more fast forwarding in the movie to see your test files.

  • @SO-fg2fv
    @SO-fg2fv 2 роки тому +1

    Hey Techno Dad! This is my first video of yours and am now a big fan.
    In regards to video quality... Watching a movie on Plex through a Shield or Apple TV doesn't even come close to how well the same movie will look through my Sony X800M2. Just because something supports DV or HDR doesn't mean it looks as good as it truly can. As far as I can tell, nothing beats how well Sony and Panasonic disc players perform (or Oppo RIP). Which leads me to my question...
    How does the content actually look? Any info regarding colors, blacks, lines etc would be appreciated.

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  2 роки тому +2

      Thank you so much, S O! The content looks pretty much the same as the Oppo/Reavon players. I will do a side by side with some content to see, but I think it's really close.

    • @SO-fg2fv
      @SO-fg2fv 2 роки тому

      @@TechnoDad thank you! Please let me know. Really considering the Neo since I don't need the DAC and XLR outs but I don't want to sacrifice picture quality.
      Appreciate your help!

    • @StevenMcKenzie83
      @StevenMcKenzie83 2 роки тому

      yes i would like to see comparison from 4K Player and the zappiti and also Audio quality if I wanted to use it as music player

  • @Whitefox1331
    @Whitefox1331 2 роки тому +1

    Hi excellent review I have the neo it's fantastic player too u will not go wrong with that one too. Is there any chance u can show us how to rip dolby vision with make MKV it would be greatly appreciated many thanks for ur time and help.

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks! And yes, I can.

    • @Whitefox1331
      @Whitefox1331 2 роки тому

      Thanks a lot ur top lad al look forward to seeing it.

  • @erickfoss
    @erickfoss 2 роки тому

    Why not just use a SSD? Yes, it’s more expensive, but it’s much faster and it’s silent.

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  2 роки тому +1

      Yeah, that would cut out that whole disc reading noise situation...but a 16TB SSD would cost $3K and I would need two of those. So that's a bit too much for me. I'm sure people out there could afford something like that though.

  • @arisio58
    @arisio58 2 роки тому

    Meu amigo vou conferir

  • @SlotHits777
    @SlotHits777 2 роки тому +4

    Seriously over priced, but its a great unit

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  2 роки тому +2

      Yeah, it's a pricey setup for sure!

    • @lancenewdinger4316
      @lancenewdinger4316 2 роки тому

      your paying for the BDMV/ISO support that the opensource/closed source software doesnt provide (plex,jellyfin,emby)

    • @skidavid1289
      @skidavid1289 2 роки тому

      @@lancenewdinger4316 if you want those features on a cheaper player, try Zidoo Z9X

    • @steelman1991
      @steelman1991 2 роки тому

      @@skidavid1289 You clearly haven't tried playing either from a Zidoo Z9X. Success is a "wing and a prayer".

  • @chadbrick67
    @chadbrick67 2 роки тому

    please do the video of dvdfab dolby vision mkv

  • @michelcouture7026
    @michelcouture7026 2 роки тому

    I did a review an I didn’t get the orora skin

  • @DragonKastle
    @DragonKastle Рік тому

    The noisy drive is on you. Zappiti does not control that.

  • @heshamsalah251
    @heshamsalah251 2 роки тому

    Hello TechnoDad,
    you may have forgotten me in the previous video.
    I appreciate if your help me
    thanks

    • @heshamsalah251
      @heshamsalah251 2 роки тому

      Thanks Bro For Help !

    • @TechnoDad
      @TechnoDad  2 роки тому +1

      Hi! What's the issue?

    • @heshamsalah251
      @heshamsalah251 2 роки тому

      @@TechnoDad Hi Bro,
      Sorry for repeating my question, but I need help.
      can i add Double external Power amplifier to Pre out AVR using y Cable?
      Sample : Front Pre out ---> Y Cable ----> Double amplifier ----> 4 Front Speaker
      i have Yamaha A6A and 2 emotiva BasX A7 , 4 R-625FA klipsch Speaker.
      I want to connect the 4 R-625FA klipsch Speaker as front.
      ***Because I have a lot of speakers, I Have an 11.2 system and I have 18 speakers ( 2 center + 4 Front + 4 surround + 4 surround Back + 4 Atmos ) and I want to use all the Speakers I have To More Power .
      * The Speakers are of the same type
      Thanks in advance

    • @heshamsalah251
      @heshamsalah251 2 роки тому

      @@TechnoDad Hello Bro