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by smol_birb
Sat May 31, 2025 6:39 pm
Forum: MKV file processing and playback
Topic: Rip to NAS or to PC first? How to multiple discs?
Replies: 16
Views: 5168

Re: Rip to NAS or to PC first? How to multiple discs?

It sorta depends on how much you need to store and how much redundancy you'd like to have. Lots of people are sorta surprised that $500 will buy them a 24TB enterprise grade hard drive . Or that 20TB drives can often be had for less per TB than most other drives. $500 isn't going to be enough for t...
by smol_birb
Fri May 30, 2025 8:06 pm
Forum: MKV file processing and playback
Topic: MKV Files and HDR
Replies: 9
Views: 5165

Re: MKV Files and HDR

I'm not sure what you mean by that. I know my display is not in HDR unless I enable it in Windows. Like I said, there is no difference in the picture if HDR is enabled in Windows. I understand VLC supports HDR and dcoke22 confirmed that mkv files contain HDR. Windows will have the option to enable ...
by smol_birb
Fri May 30, 2025 7:45 pm
Forum: MKV file processing and playback
Topic: DTS/DD Core Audio Tracks?
Replies: 2
Views: 976

DTS/DD Core Audio Tracks?

Please pardon my ignorance if this question has been asked anywhere else.
But if I'm ripping MKV files for use in a system that has an Atmos-capable receiver, do I need to rip the Dolby Digital lossy core as well? Will the Atmos track still work if I exclude the lossy track?
by smol_birb
Fri May 30, 2025 5:26 pm
Forum: General MakeMKV discussion
Topic: Multiple Mkv files for Plex
Replies: 6
Views: 1945

Re: Multiple Mkv files for Plex

That’s useful info as well, thanks. I think I may need to install both to get a feel for them. Even if it means trying a month licence fee to Plex for the premium features such as hardware encoding. I can always then pay for the Plex lifetime licence if it turns out to be the best option. Jellyfin ...
by smol_birb
Fri May 30, 2025 1:54 pm
Forum: MKV file processing and playback
Topic: Rip to NAS or to PC first? How to multiple discs?
Replies: 16
Views: 5168

Re: Rip to NAS or to PC first? How to multiple discs?

Also consider setting up a dedicated PC as a storage solution as an alternative to a NAS. NAS enclosures are surprisingly costly these days, unaffordably so.
by smol_birb
Fri Mar 28, 2025 9:12 pm
Forum: Drives for sale, Flashing Services, where to buy...
Topic: (Asmcom:) Pioneer UHD 4K Drives, Cheap Shipping, Worldwide Service, Excellent Service!!!
Replies: 1304
Views: 1163057

Re: (Asmcom:) Pioneer UHD 4K Drives, Cheap Shipping, Worldwide Service, Excellent Service!!!

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