ergalthema
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I tend to avoid Apple products - I don't like being all-in with one ecosystem. I have been using all the Chromecast devices (Ultra, CC Audio, Home Speakers, etc. - I like how I can cast music to multiple devices all over the house), but it seems like apps aren't supporting casting as well as they should (glitchy behavior, sometimes not even sending DD 5.1 - HBO seems to be the worst for me). I kept hearing that Apple TV is the best-supported streaming device these days, especially for Atmos. So, I finally caved and got one. I really didn't want yet another device/remote, but here we are.
FWIW, my main system:
Samsung 65"KS8000
Sony UBP-X800
Onkyo TX-NR646 (5.1.2 - the two are on ceiling directly above seats)
For Atmos music, the options are Apple Music and Tidal, right? Any suggestions for "busy, active panning" type music I should check out first? I'm hoping the Kraftwerk 3-D Atmos is available.
I'll probably just use the free 1-month trial and cancel. I love surround music, but I don't want to devote much time to it these days. I've been listening since the early DVD-Audio days. I'd prefer to just buy Blu-rays, but things (like Kraftwerk 3-D) can be hard to find or require purchasing some huge expensive box set. So, maybe once a year or so, I'll subscribe for a month and listen to as much as possible.
Any other tips or suggestions?
Just want to be sure I understand what the options are. I don't know what I don't know, you know?
FWIW, my main system:
Samsung 65"KS8000
Sony UBP-X800
Onkyo TX-NR646 (5.1.2 - the two are on ceiling directly above seats)
For Atmos music, the options are Apple Music and Tidal, right? Any suggestions for "busy, active panning" type music I should check out first? I'm hoping the Kraftwerk 3-D Atmos is available.
I'll probably just use the free 1-month trial and cancel. I love surround music, but I don't want to devote much time to it these days. I've been listening since the early DVD-Audio days. I'd prefer to just buy Blu-rays, but things (like Kraftwerk 3-D) can be hard to find or require purchasing some huge expensive box set. So, maybe once a year or so, I'll subscribe for a month and listen to as much as possible.
Any other tips or suggestions?
Just want to be sure I understand what the options are. I don't know what I don't know, you know?