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Post by Boomzilla on Nov 20, 2015 19:58:17 GMT -5
I wish to stream Amazon Prime movies in 1080p video resolution and 5.1 surround sound.
I would like to do so via ethernet (no wi-fi).
I have an Oppo BDP-105.
The Oppo menu doesn't seem to include Amazon (I read online that Amazon hasn't been helpful in making it happen).
I could plug in a Roku or something similar, but I'd lose video resolution and audio channels, from what I understand.
So questions:
What is the maximum video & audio resolution available from Amazon Prime streaming? - Found the answer to this myself - Up to 1080p and 5.1
Can I connect to Amazon Prime via JRiver Media Center & stream to the Oppo from there? If I do, will I get full audio & video resolution? - From what I've been able to find, no, JRiver does NOT support Amazon prime.
If I can't stream directly to Oppo OR through JRiver, what's my next best option? How much quality will I sacrifice to use the other options? - Found this answer myself too. Roku can stream at 1080p and 5.1
I understand that Amazon & Apple are hostile & that you can't use Apple TV to stream Amazon either. Is this so? - Found this answer myself - NO - Amazon does not support Apple
For those of you who DO use Amazon Prime video streaming, how does YOUR setup work?
THANKS
Boom
PS: Per test, my download speed is 60.14 Mbps
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Post by brubacca on Nov 20, 2015 20:12:39 GMT -5
My wife got me a Amazon Fire Stick, but it is WiFi only. Sorry Boom, no real help, but that it what I am doing, So you know, WiFi does not support HD resolution for long.
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Post by dasanto2 on Nov 20, 2015 20:16:46 GMT -5
I use the Amazon video app on my Vizio 4K tv bag they have a small selection of UHD material. Can't say that I notice much of a difference however.
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Post by Boomzilla on Nov 20, 2015 20:16:59 GMT -5
Thanks, brubacca - The Roku 4 claims to be able to stream 4K video (with a minimum 15 Mbps download speed). I have >4x that download speed consistently, so the Roku should be more than sufficient. It is listed on the Amazon website as a supported device by Amazon, and is relatively inexpensive. My Christmas present may be in sight! Can I plug the Roku directly into my Oppo? Boom |
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Post by novisnick on Nov 20, 2015 20:18:34 GMT -5
Boom, I have all your answers for ya,,,,,,,,ha,,,,ha,,,,,,ha,,,,,,,, well, almost. Ruku from Oppo plugged into the front HML , streaming Amazon Prime , heres the pickture as proof for ya.  Tap to enlarge, for resolution and 5.1 audio. No problems at all. |
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Post by novisnick on Nov 20, 2015 20:24:06 GMT -5
Ah, gut reread your post, this Ruku stick is wi-fi I believe.
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Post by Boomzilla on Nov 20, 2015 20:27:04 GMT -5
The Roku 4 offers ethernet, HDMI, and Toslink in addition to wireless. Looking more like the route to go... Unlike you, novisnick - I don't have an AV processor - I use the Oppo's 5.1 audio outputs directly to power amps and the HDMI video out directly to projector transmitter. Shouldn't make any difference, though? |
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Post by novisnick on Nov 20, 2015 20:34:07 GMT -5
Yes, id hardwire the Ruku 4 and there should be no surprises for you. Full resolution of both audio and video.
But you were talking anout 4K, weren't you? Does the Oppo pass through 4K and is your projector 4K?
Or did i miss something?
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Post by Boomzilla on Nov 20, 2015 20:52:47 GMT -5
Neither my projector nor my Oppo is 4K, but having extra bandwidth available will allow for upgrades.
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Post by monkumonku on Nov 20, 2015 21:22:03 GMT -5
I wish to stream Amazon Prime movies in 1080p video resolution and 5.1 surround sound. I would like to do so via ethernet (no wi-fi). I have an Oppo BDP-105. The Oppo menu doesn't seem to include Amazon (I read online that Amazon hasn't been helpful in making it happen). I could plug in a Roku or something similar, but I'd lose video resolution and audio channels, from what I understand. So questions: What is the maximum video & audio resolution available from Amazon Prime streaming? - Found the answer to this myself - Up to 1080p and 5.1 Can I connect to Amazon Prime via JRiver Media Center & stream to the Oppo from there? If I do, will I get full audio & video resolution? - From what I've been able to find, no, JRiver does NOT support Amazon prime. If I can't stream directly to Oppo OR through JRiver, what's my next best option? How much quality will I sacrifice to use the other options? - Found this answer myself too. Roku can stream at 1080p and 5.1 I understand that Amazon & Apple are hostile & that you can't use Apple TV to stream Amazon either. Is this so? - Found this answer myself - NO - Amazon does not support Apple For those of you who DO use Amazon Prime video streaming, how does YOUR setup work? THANKS Boom PS: Per test, my download speed is 60.14 Mbps If you want to stream Amazon Prime via hardwire, then you need the Amazon Fire TV box (not the stick). That's what I have, and mine is connected via an Ethernet cable. It works very well, including HD surround although I don't have a 4K TV so I don't stream at high video rates. Just buy the box and you should be fine. smile.amazon.com/Amazon-DV83YW-Fire-TV/dp/B00U3FPN4U/ |
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Post by hemster on Nov 20, 2015 22:19:26 GMT -5
Thanks to Boomzilla for this thread as I just joined Amazon Prime and am looking to maximize my ROI. Thanks to all that responded in this thread. In addition to a French press and a handheld burr coffee grinder, I hope to score an Amazon Prime Fire TV box during the holiday sales this year. I also like that some of these boxes offer a headphone output. Great for those OT games and late night shows and concerts.. and now for Amazon Prime music streaming!  |
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Post by AudioHTIT on Nov 20, 2015 22:42:46 GMT -5
You do have to pay extra than the basic Amazon Prime for 1080, I think all the free stuff is 480P, though it is 16x9.
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Post by LCSeminole on Nov 20, 2015 23:09:41 GMT -5
You do have to pay extra than the basic Amazon Prime for 1080, I think all the free stuff is 480P, though it is 16x9. There is quite a bit of free Amazon Prime video content and it is mostly 1080P. I have two different setups with each having its own Fire TV box that are hard wired by ethernet(yes they can stream wirelessly but have found ethernet to be instantaneous). As long as the content has a multi-channel track, you'll get 5.1 Dolby Digital Plus. On the new 4K Fire TV box, I understand it supports up to 7.1 Dolby TrueHD, though I don't have the newer Fire TV. I also have found the Fire TV box to be way more robust(audio/video-wise) than the built in Amazon/Netflix apps on my Panasonic TV's as well as my Oppo BDP-93. As Hemster stated above, the Prime Music streaming is nice as well and it also has games(though I'm not a gamer). My go to apps are mainly the Amazon Prime Video, NetFlix, Starz Play, Encore Play and HBO Now(though your ISP provider has to be supported to use the movie channel apps). Check out the link below for more specific details. www.amazon.com/Amazon-DV83YW-Fire-TV/dp/B00U3FPN4U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1448078329&sr=8-1&keywords=fire+tv |
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Post by Boomzilla on Nov 20, 2015 23:28:01 GMT -5
Although the Amazon box is $30 cheaper than the Roku, the latter seems more versatile.
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Post by hemster on Nov 20, 2015 23:57:49 GMT -5
Although the Amazon box is $30 cheaper than the Roku, the latter seems more versatile. In what way? Please elucidate. I'm vacillating between the two...  |
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Post by AudioHTIT on Nov 21, 2015 0:12:30 GMT -5
You do have to pay extra than the basic Amazon Prime for 1080, I think all the free stuff is 480P, though it is 16x9. There is quite a bit of free Amazon Prime video content and it is mostly 1080P. I have two different setups with each having its own Fire TV box that are hard wired by ethernet(yes they can stream wirelessly but have found ethernet to be instantaneous). As long as the content has a multi-channel track, you'll get 5.1 Dolby Digital Plus. On the new 4K Fire TV box, I understand it supports up to 7.1 Dolby TrueHD, though I don't have the newer Fire TV. I also have found the Fire TV box to be way more robust(audio/video-wise) than the built in Amazon/Netflix apps on my Panasonic TV's as well as my Oppo BDP-93. As Hemster stated above, the Prime Music streaming is nice as well and it also has games(though I'm not a gamer). My go to apps are mainly the Amazon Prime Video, NetFlix, Starz Play, Encore Play and HBO Now(though your ISP provider has to be supported to use the movie channel apps). Check out the link below for more specific details. www.amazon.com/Amazon-DV83YW-Fire-TV/dp/B00U3FPN4U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1448078329&sr=8-1&keywords=fire+tvThat's interesting, it seemed to me that every time I watched something the 480 version was free, and there was a button for "Buy the HD Version". I stopped watching because I didn't like the quality and didn't want to pay more for HD. I'll have to look again. I've been using the Amazon App on a PS3 or my iPad. |
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Post by LCSeminole on Nov 21, 2015 0:24:58 GMT -5
The Prime content will always have it's own section and has a "Prime" label on the top left of the content window. There are also movies that aren't "Prime" that you can buy or rent. While you can stream "Prime" content for free viewing, you can buy it for when it is no longer offered for streaming as "Prime" content, and that is where you'll see the renting/buying the content as SD or HD. Obviously if a movie or show wasn't filmed in HD, then it won't actually look near as good as a newer movie or show that was.
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Post by MusicHead on Nov 21, 2015 0:31:49 GMT -5
I have an old Roku HD (720p), which matches the resolution of my even older Vizio 42" LCD HDTV. I stream Amazon Prime videos at the max rez allowed by the Roku with 5.1 audio.
If I recall correctly, the choice to buy/rent SD or HD is for non-Prime content.
I have the Roku connected via HDMI cable to my Fusion 8100.
Once the Vizio dies (or when I get tired of waiting for it to die...) and I buy a new higher rez TV, I am for sure going to get a new Roku. Very happy with it. Not being tied to a content provider, I find it very "agnostic", it supports almost everything: Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, etc.
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Post by wilburthegoose on Nov 21, 2015 8:19:31 GMT -5
I watched an Amazon Prime movie in 1080p/5.1 DD last night on my Roku 3.
It worked perfectly.
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Post by vneal on Nov 21, 2015 9:22:44 GMT -5
Netflix 5.1- 9.95 month
Netflix with 4K- 5.1- 11.95 month
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