ethernet connection for Netflix amazon etc.

 Is it better to connect direct vie ethernet to TV or to A/V processor

Like aux mentioned, I don't know of any AVR that has a streamer for video built in. 


The biggest issues for me have been the compatibility of the Audio Return Channel (ARC) , as well as 4k support.  I end up re-setting one component or the other to get ARC to work unless I leave everything on all the time.For this reason, using the TV's optical out has sufficed.

If my HT processor was 4K ready though, I would move all my inputs over to it, and use the TV's optical out to connect to my AVR for off-air channels.


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I suppose you could try using ARC.  However, ARC and eARC uses one single-ended data wire in the HDMI cable (usually not even a good wire).  Whereas HDMI audio from a streamer source uses the combination of the four fully balanced HDMI signal wires (these are the important wires and are usually much better engineered in an HDMI cable).  The power supply and digital circuits in the TV are usually not as good as something that is in a Zappiti or Zidoo streamer. 

The ARC and eARC stuff was developed more for people who just want to mount a TV on the wall and expect it to "do everything".  Also for people who want to simplify and consolidate their systems without any concern for sound quality.

You definitely want to hard wire the TV for best video performance - I'm running a 65C9 and 4k streaming is spectacular via Netflix etc.

Audio is fed via optical from the TV to my Anthem receiver sound is quite good.

There is a lot of information being transferred to steam 4K video you'll find there to be a big improvement hard wiring the TV.

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.