Streaming Box

Sonnie Parker

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Preamp, Processor or Receiver
StormAudio ISP Elite 24 MK3 Processor
Main Amp
McIntosh MC1.25KW Monoblock Amps
Additional Amp
StormAudio PA 16 MK3
Other Amp
McIntosh MA252 2-Channel Hybrid Integrated Amp
Music Server
ROON Nucleus One
Universal / Blu-ray / CD Player
Magnetar UDP800 UHD Player
Streaming Equipment
Kaleidescape Strato C Media Player
Kaleidescape Terra Prime 22TB Server
Lenovo X1 Carbon
Apple TV 4K
Turntable/Cartridge
Music Hall Stealth Turntable
Ortofon 2M Blue Cartridge
Streaming Subscriptions
Lifetime Roon Subscription
Tidal
qobuz
Netflix
Amazon Prime
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MediaLight Mk2 v2 Flex Bias Lighting
Zero Surge 8R15W-1
Zero Surge 2R20W
Front Speakers
RTJ 410
Front Wide Speakers
JTR Noesis 110HT
Center Channel Speaker
MartinLogan Focus C-18
Surround Speakers
JTR Noesis 210RT
Surround Back Speakers
JTR Noesis 210RT
Front Height Speakers
JTR Noesis 110HT-SL
Middle Height Speakers
JTR Noesis 110HT-SL
Rear Height Speakers
JTR Noesis 110HT-SL
Subwoofers
JTR Captivator - 4000ULF-TL x2 + 2400 x6
Bass Shaker System
Dayton Audio BSA-200 Amp
4 BST-1 Bass Shakers
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Wharfedale Super Linton
Video Display Device
Sony 98X90L
Remote Control
URC MX-890
Cables
AudioQuest - Various
THX PixelGen HDMI
Pangea Power Cables
Blue Jeans Cables
SVS Soundpath Cables
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Satellite System
Dish Joey 4K
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Salamander Synergy Equipment Stand
VTI Amp Stands for the Monoblocks
Solidsteel - S3 Series Amp Stand
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C-Spire 1Gig Fiber
Omada OC300 Controller
Omada ER8411 10G Router
Omada SG3218XP-M2 10G/2.5G Managed Switch
Omada SG2210XMP-M2 10G/2.5G Managed Switch
SilentPower LAN iPurifier Pro (for Nucleus One)
Asustor Flashstor NAS
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HIFIMAN HE1000se
Unique Melody Mest MKII
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Eversolo DMP-A6
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HIFIMAN Goldenwave Serenade
Whole House System
HEOS System
Home-150 Speaker x6
Samsung S9 Tablet w/ HEOS
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Dell Precision Computer
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Vanatoo Transparent One Encore Plus Speakers
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AV Test Room System
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MartinLogan Motion XT F200
JTR Captivator RS1
miniDSP EARS
Zero Surge 8R15W-1
Zero Surge 2R20W
Dell Optiplex
Roon Networked
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Sunroom System
Denon AVR-X1800H HEOS Roon Ready Receiver
Zu Audio DW-6 Speakers
Dayton Audio IO8XTW Outdoor Speakers
Roon Networked
Dish Joey
JVC 37" TV
Additional Room System
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Onkyo TX-SR805 Receiver
Infinity Primus P163 Speakers
RSL Outsiders Outdoor Speakers
Shield TV Pro
Sony 55" TV
Additional Room System
Vinyl Room
Accuphase E-280 Integrated Amp
Technics SL-1210GR2 Turntable
Ortofon 2M Blue Cartridge
KLH Model Three Speakers
Zero Surge 8R15W-1
Additional Room System
Barn Jam
Denon AVR-X1600H HEOS Roon Ready Receiver
Soundfield Custom Speakers
Looking for the best streaming box. I will need one for Netflix since my OPPO 205 is on it's way. It will need to handle 4K and HDR as well.

I am currently looking at the Roku Ultra... anyone else using it or have any suggestions on something better?
 
I have a Roku 3 and we love it. Just do it. Great value!
 
I really liked my Dish Network Hopper w/Sling. Streaming Netflix was a breeze, just tune to ch.370. Streaming Pandora was also very easy and reliable. PS3 is still a pretty good media box but a bit spendy if that's all you want it for. But then neither support 4k.
 
We were using the Netflix via Dish as well until cable got ran to our home... now we do the IPTV with unlimited recording. I started using my OPPO for Netflix, but now with the new OPPO 205 coming, I will lose my Netflix, cause I ain't gonna keep two units in the room just for Netflix. The Roku Ultra is small and I can manage it okay, which by the way I went ahead an ordered via Amazon. That way if I don't like it... it goes right back.
 
To me, it is inexpensive enough, small enough, and works well enough that it is a no brainer. We have one now, and when we get a 4K set I will definitely get one for that set. Of all the streaming devices, it is probably the most useful.
 
Was just reading some comparative reviews on streaming boxes... sounds like Roku is the way to go.
 
I will be sure to report back on my experiences.
 
I get Netflix by way of my Samsung JS9500 TV, Roku 4K and Apple TV.

Roku is the better way to go.
 
I really thought Dish Network did a great job of integrating Netflix and apps like Pandora. Now I have DirecTV,... if ya can't say something nice...
 
I have dish network. I like having Siriusxm and Netflix all in reach with a remote. I have the hopper 4k so it gets Netflix in 4k and on demand material in 4k. All my 5 Samsung tvs are 4k and get Netflix. I also use Vudu to stream my collection.
 
I have one of every version of the Roku except the Ultra. Been very happy with them, except the voice search function on the Roku 3 has never worked for me ONCE! (no way it could be operator error)
 
I have dish network. I like having Siriusxm and Netflix all in reach with a remote. I have the hopper 4k so it gets Netflix in 4k and on demand material in 4k. All my 5 Samsung tvs are 4k and get Netflix. I also use Vudu to stream my collection.

Integration like that is super nice.... Xfinitiy recently began offering Netflix as part of its OnDemand service. I'm also a big fan of having the apps buried right in the TV.
 
Haven't gotten it connected yet... still working on getting my new PJ up and running. Should have it installed tomorrow.
 
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