Which HD media player....?

[Infected]

Hi,

I am in search of a HD media player.

My requirements are as follows:
1. I should be able to connect it to a Pioneer VSK 522 AVR for audio via HDMI or Optical but need Surround.
2. Should be able to play .MKV and other common media file formats
3. I don't care so much about WiFi, lan port would do.
4. I don't care so much about any included HDD, though it would be nice, but not needed.
5. USB 3.0 would be nicer.

I don't have a budget depends on how good the product is.
I don't mind even importing it from Amazon or from Bangkok.


So far I have only looked at WD TV and that seemed fine but I heard it has issues with some Audio issues over HDMI,
while connecting to a AVR. Is it so or this has been fixed in the newer Rev 3?

Thanks a lot for all the help and suggestions

Cheers.

 

[The_Falcon]

I am using WDTV 1st Gen. Its good, but sometimes it wont play MKV files, other times it plays the same. I hope this issue might be ironed out in the WDTV live. don't buy WDTV Live Hub...its has playback issues. Another very good value for money option is HiMedia 900b - its a player with all features and plays Blu Ray 3D movies too. I have not used this one, but the specs look too good especially at 11.5K odd. Check it here: Hi-Media