I'm afraid I'm stuck with Roku as I use my Roku Delux for audio decoding (split before it goes to my TV). As audio HDMI pass-through is not standard (yet), most systems don't enjoy full and true surround sound (no folks, I'm not going to debate this issue). Even the same brand devices doesn't guarantee compatibility. Also, I am as anti-ads as a person can get. Roku, with it's drawbacks, is low on ads (the OS itself, nothing to do with streaming channels). One last point is Pandora used to offer a "deep cut" type setting on Roku when Pandora first came out, before its UI overhaul. The problem here is not Roku, but Pandora. Incidentally, this setup is in my living room, the only TV in my house (but certainly not the only sound system). When my Roku gives out, I will research other solutions and I will certainly look into Amazon, though I find them a bit too ad oriented for my taste. I don't thing switching streaming devices is the answer, at least in many cases.
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