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.
Best,
E