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Roku Player Anyone?

I was wondering if anybody is using the newer "Roku (multimedia) player" (as opposed to their older "Soundbridge" audio only line which appears to be done in terms of new features/models/upgrades)as a source in their system.

If so, how do you like it in terms of overall functionality as a network player for audio specifically? How does it compare to Soundbridge or Squeezebox say for audio use?
mapman

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mjmch2003
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I know this is an old thread, but...I have a Roku (running Spotify), Sonos, and Amazon Fire TV.

I think the Fire TV has much better sound and picture quality than the Roku; additionally, I can go toslink directly out out of the Amazon Fire TV (as well as the Sonos, but I find the Fire TV to be a little warmer sounding than the Sonos and more detailed than the Roku).

HDMI + Toslink cables are Audioquest Vodka; there is a Valhalla on the Sonos and the Valhalla is just a touch more transparent than the Vodka (as far as I can tell).
mjmch2003
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Funny, Mapman, I believe we have similar rigs...my stuff is running into a Bel Canto Dac 2.5, then into my Primaluna pre and then into my Ref500s. (I too had a c5i, excellent piece of gear)

Are you running the prime music selection off the Fire TV? If so, any particular albums seem to sound good to you? Any other services you've been able to run off the Fire TV?
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