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judger · 09-06-09, 11:13 AM

Hello to you all

I need some advice please I have currently have:
FreeSat HD TV
Humax Freeview 9200 PVR twin tuner (replace with sat receiver)
60cm Dish
Currently have a Single LNB but need to get a New one.

I would like to receive non free to air channels and some euro channels to.

I have about £300 to spend on a Sat Receiver I have read loads of details on web sites and think I have got a bit confused with all the kit out there.

So I am looking for a twin tuner PVR HD Receiver kind of the same as my current Humax but in sat and has HDMI.

ANY ADVICE WILL BE MOST WELCOME!!
Thanks

southernsatellite · 09-06-09, 01:00 PM

£300 is on the low side! As this will buy a receiver like the Topfield 7710 with twin tuners, HD and 320GB HDD, but you will also need a motorised 80-100cm dish, to get the most out of the system, so you need to be budgeting around £450.

Regards

judger · 09-06-09, 01:51 PM

Thanks for that!!

What I would like to do is buy a futrue proof receiver now and slowly upgrade as I get the cash in.
As I already have a dish and HD TV all I need to a good reciever if I need to spend a bit more on a reciever then I am sure I can find it.

I have read that some recievers you can flash the firmware to fet a bit more use out of it if you know what I mean is it worth looking at this or not?

I work in IT so I know a bit about this.

southernsatellite · 09-06-09, 02:05 PM

No such thing as a future proof receiver. Maybe go for a Linux receiver such as the AzBox, CubeRevo or Dreambox, the first two can have HD and twin tuners and start from £339 for the AzBox Premium, £429 for the CubeRevo Twin excluding a HDD and £1000 for a Dreambox 8000!

A linux receiver will allow you to load different s/w, and do more than a off the shelf non open source linux receiver.

judger · 09-06-09, 04:49 PM

Thanks for your reply.
What LNB would you recommend?
Yes you right I have done a bit of shopping around and you are cheaper.

Thanks

southernsatellite · 09-06-09, 07:28 PM

A 0.1db single like the icecrypt are okay, but we now have back in stock a short supply of Megasat 0.1db which are better.

judger · 10-06-09, 04:15 PM

What is the differance between the AzBox HD Premium and the CubeRevo HD Twin tuner apart ffrom the price?? I have looked at the spec and can't see much diffarance between the two.

southernsatellite · 11-06-09, 04:06 PM

The software on the cuberevo is more stable, and is more of a plug and play unit, the AzBox is excellent value for money and once all the bugs are ironed out, it will offer great features for the £.

09-06-09, 11:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
judger Get it right first time!! Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	What Receiver to Buy?? Hello to you all I need some advice please I have currently have: FreeSat HD TV Humax Freeview 9200 PVR twin tuner (replace with sat receiver) 60cm Dish Currently have a Single LNB but need to get a New one. I would like to receive non free to air channels and some euro channels to. I have about £300 to spend on a Sat Receiver I have read loads of details on web sites and think I have got a bit confused with all the kit out there. So I am looking for a twin tuner PVR HD Receiver kind of the same as my current Humax but in sat and has HDMI. ANY ADVICE WILL BE MOST WELCOME!! Thanks

09-06-09, 01:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
southernsatellite Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,657 Thanks: 90 Thanked 359 Times in 304 Posts	Re: What Receiver to Buy?? £300 is on the low side! As this will buy a receiver like the Topfield 7710 with twin tuners, HD and 320GB HDD, but you will also need a motorised 80-100cm dish, to get the most out of the system, so you need to be budgeting around £450. Regards __________________ Before you buy contact or visit www.southernsatellite.co.uk on 0800 612 5117. We try hard not to be beaten on price!

09-06-09, 01:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
judger Get it right first time!! Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: What Receiver to Buy?? Thanks for that!! What I would like to do is buy a futrue proof receiver now and slowly upgrade as I get the cash in. As I already have a dish and HD TV all I need to a good reciever if I need to spend a bit more on a reciever then I am sure I can find it. I have read that some recievers you can flash the firmware to fet a bit more use out of it if you know what I mean is it worth looking at this or not? I work in IT so I know a bit about this.

09-06-09, 02:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
southernsatellite Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,657 Thanks: 90 Thanked 359 Times in 304 Posts	Re: What Receiver to Buy?? No such thing as a future proof receiver. Maybe go for a Linux receiver such as the AzBox, CubeRevo or Dreambox, the first two can have HD and twin tuners and start from £339 for the AzBox Premium, £429 for the CubeRevo Twin excluding a HDD and £1000 for a Dreambox 8000! A linux receiver will allow you to load different s/w, and do more than a off the shelf non open source linux receiver. __________________ Before you buy contact or visit www.southernsatellite.co.uk on 0800 612 5117. We try hard not to be beaten on price!

09-06-09, 04:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
judger Get it right first time!! Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: What Receiver to Buy?? Thanks for your reply. What LNB would you recommend? Yes you right I have done a bit of shopping around and you are cheaper. Thanks

09-06-09, 07:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
southernsatellite Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,657 Thanks: 90 Thanked 359 Times in 304 Posts	Re: What Receiver to Buy?? A 0.1db single like the icecrypt are okay, but we now have back in stock a short supply of Megasat 0.1db which are better. __________________ Before you buy contact or visit www.southernsatellite.co.uk on 0800 612 5117. We try hard not to be beaten on price!

10-06-09, 04:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
judger Get it right first time!! Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: What Receiver to Buy?? What is the differance between the AzBox HD Premium and the CubeRevo HD Twin tuner apart ffrom the price?? I have looked at the spec and can't see much diffarance between the two.

11-06-09, 04:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
southernsatellite Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,657 Thanks: 90 Thanked 359 Times in 304 Posts	Re: What Receiver to Buy?? The software on the cuberevo is more stable, and is more of a plug and play unit, the AzBox is excellent value for money and once all the bugs are ironed out, it will offer great features for the £. __________________ Before you buy contact or visit www.southernsatellite.co.uk on 0800 612 5117. We try hard not to be beaten on price!

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