Best hardware for streaming 4k/Atmos

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nd88

Audiophyte
I currently have a 4k projector and Denon x2700 which supports Atmos (along with a dedicated Atmos speakers setup).

I have been using the 4k fire stick to get Atmos through prime and disney plus, but I am aware it doesn't support netflix (or vice versa).

I am looking for the best device for supporting the widest range if 4k/Atmos content, so was hoping to get wise words from people better informed than me.

I am also looking at getting a new 4k blu ray player, and know that some of these have native apps for streaming services.

So, would I be best looking at one of the following (alongside a 4k blu ray player);

- Apple TV
- fire cube
- raspberry pi (will this support atmos through tjose services)

Or, is there a silver bullet out there which is a 4k blu ray player, which has dedicated streaming services from a smart UI that supports Atmos?

Sorry for all of the questions, but I'm kind of going in and out if Atmos rabbit holes.

Thanks
 
TLS Guy

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I currently have a 4k projector and Denon x2700 which supports Atmos (along with a dedicated Atmos speakers setup).

I have been using the 4k fire stick to get Atmos through prime and disney plus, but I am aware it doesn't support netflix (or vice versa).

I am looking for the best device for supporting the widest range if 4k/Atmos content, so was hoping to get wise words from people better informed than me.

I am also looking at getting a new 4k blu ray player, and know that some of these have native apps for streaming services.

So, would I be best looking at one of the following (alongside a 4k blu ray player);

- Apple TV
- fire cube
- raspberry pi (will this support atmos through tjose services)

Or, is there a silver bullet out there which is a 4k blu ray player, which has dedicated streaming services from a smart UI that supports Atmos?

Sorry for all of the questions, but I'm kind of going in and out if Atmos rabbit holes.

Thanks
I think that Amazon and Netflix are keeping their cards close to their chests. Basically they are the only one streaming significant Atmos contents, as far as I know.
I suspect they have put on an extra layer of DRM for Atmos programs. The only way I can get absolutely reliable Atmos streaming is to use the Netflix and Amazon apps in the TV, then sending to audio back to the pre/pro with eARC. That works reliably. I think the above mentioned are actually enforcing there own apps. I should mention the using the Apple iPhone apps also works via Chromecast Ultra. However that is not as handy. My 4K HTPC will not allow Atmos to stream, when I think it should. It is fine for everything else. So I strongly suspect there is DRM via app going on.
 

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