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Turning a Nvidia Shield into a Hi-Rez Streamer?(using Plex)

Stereoguy

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This is a question on if either of these adapters will do what I want?Want to use one of my USB ports on my Pro (2019) to stream hi-rez music 24-192 files.Do either of the devices allow me to use the port (USB A) on the Nvidia and then run a coax cable to a digital input(Coax) on my Anthem MRX740 (which does not have Analog bypass,so no point getting a external dac)?Thanks for the help!!
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Those should work, but why not just go with HDMI to the Anthem?

The Shield is a great little box.
 
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Those should work, but why not just go with HDMI to the Anthem?

The Shield is a great little box.
Feeling a bit embarrassed:oops:.:facepalm:..so HDMI will carry a 24-192 signal???Also will use reg. Tidal thru the plex media server?What settings should I use as also using plex to stream movies(4K one's). Thanks for the help!!
 

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Feeling a bit embarrassed:oops:.:facepalm:..so HDMI will carry a 24-192 signal???Also will use reg. Tidal thru the plex media server?What settings should I use as also using plex to stream movies(4K one's). Thanks for the help!!

No need to be embarrassed! They don't make it intuitive do they?!

In the setup menu you'll see some options, and yes, HDMI will carry 24/192.

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I've used a shield since they came out, and they are very capable. It makes a very good Plex player. I used it as a server until I set up Plex on my NAS, and had no complaints there either.
 

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I have been trying to be able to play audio / video files directly from the USB but apparently Nividia makes it hard to do just that :) Can you please provide some guidelines on how to setup the Plex server?
 
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