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geordie
30-12-16, 20:58
HI ALL MERRY XMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR Well I thinking of buying a new sat box got a vu duo at moment but going to trade in for a better upto date box any recommendations on which one is the best one out at the moment will check all out before buying help please
Andy_Hazza
30-12-16, 21:08
I would look at the Vu+ Solo2, a superb satellite receiver and one of my faves if not my fave receiver out of all the ones I've had and own. [emoji4]


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mrxbox360
30-12-16, 23:33
I would look at the Vu+ Solo2, a superb satellite receiver and one of my faves if not my fave receiver out of all the ones I've had and own. [emoji4]


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i had 2x solo 2 boxes an both woked flawlessly pity i moved on to cable & now looking for a 4k box prob end up with an vu uno 4k
1554leslie
31-12-16, 20:01
Your own box will make good money to resell on the bay and move up to the newer vu model or the xtrend et 8500 is a great box to
junglist68
01-01-17, 00:59
I have to say the Vu Solo 2 is an excellent box although only 2 tuners however it gets my family of 5 by and records all our shows with no issues...
geordie
02-01-17, 20:55
looks like having a good look at this vu solo was going for the vu duo 2 but no comments
geordie
02-01-17, 20:58
does this have the red light issue after a few years like the duo
goosegog
02-01-17, 22:09
does this have the red light issue after a few years like the duo

No it was just the duo im sure,if you only need 2 tuners i would go for solo 2.ive had mine for a couple of years now and its spot on


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twol
02-01-17, 22:40
Lets get back to reality, what do you want from your new receiver other than it says Vu+?
Andy_Hazza
03-01-17, 05:46
Lets get back to reality, what do you want from your new receiver other than it says Vu+?

The reality is we don't want it to say Xtrend on it....... hehe


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twol
03-01-17, 08:44
No - depending on what he actually wants I would probably say Mutant or Octagon:):)
DaMacFunkin
03-01-17, 08:49
So long as it doesn't come with a Xtrend or Mutant remote :thumbsup: (no experience of the Octagon).
joysleep1
03-01-17, 16:54
So long as it doesn't come with a Xtrend or Mutant remote :thumbsup: (no experience of the Octagon).

What is wrong with an xtrend remote ?
techygirl
03-01-17, 19:05
Xtrend and Octagon remotes.
007xico
04-01-17, 12:04
Trying to decide myself on a new 4k receiver and this is what I found:
Vu ultimo and Gigablue UHD (May release), are top of the range with fcb tuners and fast processors but are pricey.
Newly released Octagon sf4008 has a max of 3 tuners (no fcb), no front display, space for 2.5 hard drive and the price tag is good.
Xtrend et12000 is rumoured to be launching soon but looks very similar to Octagon.
Vu Uno 4k only has a dual tuner but is fcb, cable usb tuners can be added but will bring the price up to £300, no option for internal drive.
Andy_Hazza
04-01-17, 12:11
The Ultimate 4K receiver is the Vu+ Ultimo 4K with its possibilities. Look at it like this, you will get a good few years out of this receiver so the outlay will be justified.


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DaMacFunkin
04-01-17, 12:41
What is wrong with an xtrend remote ?

you can still turn the volume up on the receiver with the remote, even when it is set to operate a TV, i really dislike that.
DaMacFunkin
04-01-17, 12:43
The Ultimate 4K receiver is the Vu+ Ultimo 4K with its possibilities. Look at it like this, you will get a good few years out of this receiver so the outlay will be justified.


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I agree unless you require specialist features such as multicast.
Also if VU+ can't find a way to implement HLG support with their existing tuners that might be a bummer going forward.
bassethound
04-01-17, 13:19
If you live in a cable area get one with 1x sat and 2x cable/t2 tuners to future proof your viewing the sky could go dark soon over the UK:baby: