So I'm looking to rebuild the home theater system

curiousjim, a lot of the newer avrs have wifi and bluetooth built in--if it doesn't you can add a google chromecast audio ($25), which is extremely simple and works very well

The Amazon and Roku sticks and Chromecast can go direct into your receiver. I'm not sure what capabilities one can control via Apple TV into a receiver, but it can be connected to a receiver.

The issue hinges more on where your files are / what device you are storing your music on. If it can be accessed via your local network (or cast from your phone) then using one of these devices will allow for a much wider feature and control set than a WiFi dongle.

Listened to a Marantz SR8012 today. It was set up as 5.1, and it sounded pretty good. I think it or the SR 7012 will do everything I want. Another one to add to the list.

JD

@curiousjim

I would get the Arcam AVR550 currently retails for around $3k or $3500 brand new. I has bells and whistles or features you need. It has built-in Spotify, Tidal, Pandora apps. Got Wi-Fi, Airplay & Bluetooth.
Equipped with Dirac Live auto room EQ or room correction which is better than the Audyssey in the Marantz. It is DLNA equipped. And it will sound better than the Marantz SR8012 or any Japanese mass produced AV manufacturers.
The Arcam AVR850 retails for about the same price as the Marantz SR8012.
The SR8012 retails for $3k.

Caphill we are dealers for both Arcam and Audiocontrol which is an even better pro version of the Arcam products and we couldn't agree with you more.

The Arcam's have been getting rave reviews for years because they sound better and although some bells and whistles are nice, such as streaming music and Dirac or ARC the most important thing is the way a unit sounds. 

The Arcam sound smooth, with great soundstaging, and wonderful tonality.

Dave and Troy
Audio Doctor NJ