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• Amazon Firestick? - MannyE 09:25:55 09/28/15 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: Players that stream Amazon posted by Jim D. on August 17, 2015 at 12:06:09

  I don't know if this helps, but you can plug a $39 Fire Stick into your HDMI2 or 3 directly into the TV and (if so equipped) stream the audio from the TV to your system. Or just use the TV speakers.
  

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• I use a Roku - pbarach 14:22:54 08/28/15 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: Players that stream Amazon posted by Jim D. on August 17, 2015 at 12:06:09

  I have no issues streaming Amazon Prime over a Roku 2 XS. I use my Oppo for streaming Netflix (it does not have an Amazon app). On my system, I find no difference in video or audio quality streaming Netflix on the Oppo or the Roku.
  
  
  

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• RE: Players that stream Amazon - Alex F. 15:02:23 08/23/15 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: Players that stream Amazon posted by Jim D. on August 17, 2015 at 12:06:09

  Among current streaming devices the only product that I can think of that might fit your requirements is a Roku 1. It has HDMI and composite video outputs plus stereo analog audio outputs.
  
  Here is a link:

  • https://www.roku.com/products/roku-1   (Open in New Window)

  
  

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• RE: Players that stream Amazon - geoff 10:10:22 08/21/15 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: Players that stream Amazon posted by Jim D. on August 17, 2015 at 12:06:09

  I may check out one of these:
  http://www.amazon.com/Amazon-W87CUN-Fire-TV-Stick/dp/B00GDQ0RMG/ref=sr_1_2?sr=8-2&ie=UTF8&keywords=chromecast&tag=9to5g-20&qid=1440110245
  

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• RE: Players that stream Amazon - mrdavis842 14:49:31 08/18/15 (1)
  In Reply to: RE: Players that stream Amazon posted by Jim D. on August 17, 2015 at 12:06:09

  You might consider a Roku 3 streamer. It supports Amazon Instant Video, Netflixs, HulaPlus and many more. It uses a very simple remote with only a few buttons and not difficult to use. It does not have a 2 channel output just HDMI. You will have to use the coax, optical or analog output from your TV if you want to run audio to a stereo system.

  • Roku Streaming Player   (Open in New Window)

  
  

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  • I use it... - mkuller 10:59:33 08/24/15 (0)
    In Reply to: RE: Players that stream Amazon posted by mrdavis842 on August 18, 2015 at 14:49:31

    ...and just run the output from the Roku through my A/V receiver like the Comcast cable.
    

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• My TV has the amazon app - Jack G 08:02:29 08/18/15 (1)
  In Reply to: RE: Players that stream Amazon posted by Jim D. on August 17, 2015 at 12:06:09

  Don't think my Oppo does. What my Oppo does have, is the ability to mirror my laptop. If you can get it on your computer, you can mirror it on the Oppo (possibly others as well) so you can watch it on your TV.
  Jack
  

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  • RE: My TV has the amazon app - Jim D. 09:20:06 08/18/15 (0)
    In Reply to: RE: My TV has the amazon app posted by Jack G on August 18, 2015 at 08:02:29

    No Oppo does not support Amazon directly but it's not because they haven't tried, according to an Oppo employee. I guess Oppo is not big enough for Amazon.
    
    I need something easy for my family to use.
    
    Jim
    

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• RE: Players that stream Amazon - lokie 05:35:11 08/18/15 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: Players that stream Amazon posted by Jim D. on August 17, 2015 at 12:06:09

  Probably not the answer your looking for but I use a 2009 Mac Mini I bought used for $150. Works great along with all the other "media things" you can do w a computer.
  
  I stuck it on the TV as an experiment until I could find something better. It's still there after a few years.
  

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