ethernet connection for Netflix amazon etc.

Thank you all for your responses.  This stuff is confusing.  I have a pretty decent system and I want to get this best out of it.  I initially went audio out via optical from the OLED tv to the A/V processor/. That worked okay. Now I am using the ARC hdmi from the OLED to the ARC HDMI of the A/V processor.  I have Magico S5 for the front speakers powered by Mac 611's, Mcintosh for the center and two Mcintosh XR200 powered by MAC 452 for the surrounds.  Two Subs are SVS  Ultras.  I noticed an improvement over the optical connection using the ARC via HDMI The ARC made a difference in the low end and the dialogue is improved  through the center channel.  The video quality of the LG C9 is the best I have ever seen.   However if I can improve audio and or video I am willing the dish out the $1,000.00 for the Zappiti streamer.  Do you people think it would be a waste of money or do you think I would see a improvement in audio and or video going from the Zappiti via HDMI to the A/V processor.  Sorry for being redundant but I am ignorant when it comes to the tech stuff and sometimes don't understand the responses on this forum.

Best regards.

The video quality will likely not be better (but maybe).  With a streamer you are dependent on how good your HDMI cables are.  It also depends on how good the streaming app and receiver is in the OLED TV.7   I think the audio quality will be better though. 

Actually, I plan to get the Zidoo UHD2000 sometime this year.  I'm looking to switch to streaming instead of DirecTV satellite.

If you want to reduce your costs, you can buy a Zappiti One SE ($349) and then get one of those Teradak linear power supplies from ebay for about $200 or so.  It's the linear power supply that makes the major difference.

Thank you

However if I can improve audio and or video I am willing the dish out the $1,000.00 for the Zappiti streamer. Do you people think it would be a waste of money or do you think I would see a improvement in audio and or video going from the Zappiti via HDMI to the A/V processor.

Honestly I think it would be a waste of money. I have an LG B8 based OLED TV. I never use the TV’s streaming services, and "live" in the Roku ecosystem unless I’m watching a Bluray or off-air broadcast. The 4K high dynamic range stuff I watch off Amazon is amazing.


If LG has all the services you need, stick with it and stay simple. If you find an app / streaming service it doesn’t have, consider the Roku. Right now the Roku Premiere is $30 off their website. The "ultra" which just adds a faster CPU is $80.  The Roku is there for me mainly because of Crunchyroll. I also think they have a nicer user interface in terms of switching apps.


https://www.roku.com/products/players


Best,

E