[REVIEW] tiviar Alpha plus
If the Tiviar Mini Plus was the agile younger brother, the Tiviar Alpha Plus is the undisputed heavyweight champion of the family. For the community at enigma2.net, this box is legendary because it was one of the first “all-in-one” machines that didn’t force you to compromise. It’s big, it’s bold, and it’s built like a tank.
Here is the “human” breakdown of this triple-tuner beast.
## The Design: A True Media Center Piece
The Alpha Plus doesn’t try to hide behind your TV. It’s a full-sized receiver with a premium brushed-metal finish and a large, high-quality VFD display on the front that shows the full channel name and clear icons. It looks exactly like a high-end piece of AV equipment should.
## Triple Tuner Power: The “Swiss Army Knife”
The absolute “killer feature” of the Alpha Plus is its Triple Tuner configuration. Out of the box, it usually comes with:
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2x DVB-S2 (Satellite) Tuners
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1x DVB-T2/C (Terrestrial/Cable) Hybrid Tuner
This means you can record two different satellite programs while watching a local terrestrial HD channel at the same time. For a power user, this is the holy grail of multitasking—no more “tuner conflict” warnings popping up on your screen.
## Under the Hood: Broadcom Stability
Like its smaller siblings, the Alpha Plus is built on a Broadcom Dual-Core chipset.
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Reliability: In the Enigma2 world, Broadcom is the “gold standard” for driver stability. Whether you’re running OpenATV, OpenPLi, or the original Fortis-based firmware, the box just works.
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Hardware Transcoding: This was a big deal when it launched. The Alpha Plus has the “oomph” to transcode live TV, meaning it can compress a heavy HD stream so you can watch it on your phone outside the house without eating up all your mobile data.
## Internal Storage: A Real DVR
Unlike the “Mini” boxes where you have to hang a messy USB hard drive off the back, the Alpha Plus has a dedicated internal SATA bay.
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You can slide in a high-capacity 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch hard drive.
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This turns the box into a silent, professional-grade PVR. It’s perfect for those of us on enigma2.net who still value a local library of movies and shows.
## Connectivity: The Pro Setup
The back panel of the Alpha Plus is a dream for connectivity nerds:
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2x CI Slots & 2x Smartcard Readers: Massive flexibility for official subscription cards.
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Gigabit (or high-speed) LAN: Ensuring that file transfers to your PC are fast.
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eSATA & Multiple USB ports: For even more expansion if the internal drive isn’t enough.
## Pros and Cons
| What I Loved | The Reality Check |
| Triple Tuner Mastery: S2 + S2 + T2/C is the ultimate combo. | Not 4K: Like the Mini, this is a 1080p Full HD machine. |
| Internal SATA Bay: Clean, hidden, and high-capacity recording. | Size: It takes up a full slot in your media cabinet. |
| Transcoding: Watch your home TV anywhere in the world. | Legacy Hardware: Some modern 4K-only skins won’t run here. |
### The Verdict
The Tiviar Alpha Plus is a “pro” machine. It was designed for the enthusiast who wants one box to rule them all—Satellite, Cable, and Terrestrial. Even in 2026, if you aren’t bothered about 4K and just want a rock-solid, multi-tuner DVR that never misses a recording, the Alpha Plus is still a king.
