ACX DMX-Solo Music Server, 1-Channel Internet Streaming Radio Review

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(More customer reviews)I have a DMX Solo, I found them when I googled for a music server to run for my Super Bowl party. I knew people would want music before the game while munching and no one can ever decide on a movie. So when everyone got here Sunday, they all just started picking their favorite music and adding it to this playlist on the server, there was never a hick up, and it ran flawlessly. The thing I loved so much was that anyone on the internet could add to it, so it didn't interrupt when my "not so brilliant" friend kicked my computer and stepped on my power strip and powered down my imac. The server was in the living room and kept going, which is something I wasn't used to with my old Sonos system. Thanks Team ACX, I appreciate it.

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The DMX-Solo is Team ACX's 3rd Generation Single Channel, Digital Streaming Server that Runs Silently on Minimal Power all while Providing the Ability to Listen to and Control Your Entire Digital Library or One of Over 25,000 SHOUTcast Internet Radio Streams Across Your Local Area Network or the Web from the Convenience of Your Favorite Browser, on any Operating System. With Automatic Configuration, Universal Synchronization and Unrivaled Convenience it is the Most Powerful Digital Audio Component You will Ever Own. Featuring a Linux Operating System - Impervious to Virus or Trojan Horse Attacks. Samba Server for Automatic NetBIOS Integration and Drag & Drop folders. On BoardTCP/IP Control Server API for integration with 3rd Party Control Platforms. UPnP for Effortless Network Integration. Analog and Digital COAX Audio Outputs. AFC© - Automatic Digital Music Cataloging. Integrated Browser Interface, for Stand Alone Control. Real Time Digital Controls - go to any Song Time Position. A Completely Silent "Always Ready" Fan less Cooling System. All Formats Supported my MSFT Media Player Winmp & iTunes. SHOUTcast Internet Radio - Never a Fee, 100% Free! Real Time Digital Time Controls With 1 Tera Byte FDB WD SATA Hard Drive - Nearly 250.000 Title Capacity. Intel Atom - x86 1.6CPU and 1G DDR 533 M System Memory.ACX Spyder - Automatic Connectivity with Alexis Servers. TCP/IP XML API for Integration with 3rd party Control Platforms. CPU Voltage Monitoring / CPU - HDD Temperature Guard - System Power Management, AC Power Failure Recovery. Accessories Included are 1qty External in-line AC Adapter - Input : 120-240V AC/ Output : 12V DC 5Amp. 1qty RCA Audio Cable - 6Ft and 1qty Cat-5e Ethernet Cable - 6ft. 10/100/1000-T Ethernet Connection. 1U Rack Mountable. No programming - Ready to Use Immediately. Made in the USA and Comes With a 3 Year Parts & Labor Warranty. Check out the ACX Web site for further details, www.TeamACX.com ACX, Anything else is just a Toy...

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Zinwell ZIN-5005HD "ZinTV" 3-in-1 Networking-Ready 1080p Full HD Multimedia Player/Streamer/Torrent Downloader, Free Internet TV/Radio, Black Review

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(More customer reviews)I have the Zinwell and a pair of Western Digital TV Live so I'll compare and contrast.
Setup is super easy with both. Connect to your TV or receiver via HDMI cable, attach an external hard drive (not included) and go into the menus to configure your audio and video option. You can also connect these to a wired network and Western Digial has certified a number of USB wireless adapters that require a bit more knowledge to setup. The documentation from both companies could be a lot better so I'll call this one a tie.
The WDTV Live is a bit slower to start up but directory changes are much-much faster than the Zinwell. I suspect because the WD indexes and caches directories of any external drives while the Zinwell has to reread it each time. The difference in speed is absolutely huge. Basically performance wise the Zinwell feels really-really doggy to me. Advantage WDTV Live.
The WD has a much cleaner and better looking interface compared to the Zinwell's ugly menus over a /Linux/like/file/system/. I can live with ugly as long as it works but in 2011 I shouldn't have to. Advantage WDTV Live.
The WDTV Live outputs 5.1 audio in DTS format over HDMI, toslink or coax; the Zinwell outputs raw bits or stereo over HDMI. If your Receiver supports DTS then advantage WDTV.
The Zinwell's remote is a tad better but much larger. Both media players work seamlessly with Harmony remotes. Advantage Zinwell.
Both play nearly every popular audio and video format either from your own external hard drive or across a wired network. However both struggle trying to play hi-def video across a network connection. I find that hi-def vidio from an external hard drive works pretty well with the WDTV Live but never could get the Zinwell to output anything but stereo without the sound breaking up. Advantage WDTV Live.
The Zinwell promises access to the full DVD/BD menus but I never could get menus to work and found the separate audio selection button to be stubborn. With the Western Digital you do have to get used to using the "options" button to access audio and subtitle choices but they work. Slight advantage WDTV Live.
Bottom line the network media player market is still immature with many newer products coming down the pike but for now I consider the Zinwell a no-go for my needs.

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ZinTV (ZIN-5005HD) is an advanced "Networking" multimedia player that brings full high-definition movies with fidelity audio to 1080p Full HD display. It can play media files stored on any USB storage devices (NTFS/FAT-16/32/EXT-3/HFS+ format) and can enjoy Free & best Internet TV/Radio stations from 210 countries

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