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Streamer for oppo 205

So I currently have an oppo 105d which has YouTube, tidal, etc directly in the player. I took a chance on a 205 which I believe does not offer any built in apps. Looking for something not terribly expensive ( a few hundred $$) preferably with an hdmi output so I can feed through the oppo.  Also looking for something with an app for YouTube- introducing my kids to classic rock and other genres through YouTube is quite fun (and it sounds good enough for them) so looking for a better experience than what the oppo 105 offers. Marantz 8802a is my front end so conceptually I could plug directly into it but I’ve played with the hdmi output (using audio quest diamond hdmi) and the balanced outputs from the oppo and it’s night and day. I presume the DAC in the 205 is superior to the 105 hence looking to utilize it.  I’m not married to any particular setup. I think the interface and usability will trump most other things here.   Any suggestions appreciated. 
esthlos13
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milpai
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How about Chromecast on the 205? YouTube and Tidal should work with that. 
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esthlos13 OP
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I have a land cruiser for my every day driving but I digress...  :)   I actually do have the same Sony blue ray player you mention which got relegated to bedroom duties as if I recall it does not have analog outs which I needed for a space as my receiver in that room requires them for zone 2 duties. I’ve literally never used it. I’ll give it a whirl for streaming apps. I do use the oppo as my main music source as well as I have a decent collection of cds and SACDs. My system is decent as far as systems go with revel Ultima 2 all around and a pair of JL Audio F212v2s. So a good front end is what I’m after.  If I like the 205 I’ll probably sell the 105. Thanks for the suggestion on the Sony. 
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uberwaltz
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I will second the Sony upb-x800.
I actually sold my OPPO once I bought the Sony as it was then basically redundant.
Video is by HDMI direct to tv.
Audio is by spdif direct into the DAC of my Ayre EX8.

However if you do not have a separate dac you maybe better off as suggested just keeping the 105 for its DAC or.....

Sell both oppos and buy a cheap but capable DAC to run the Sony into and then into Marantz.

Just some food for thought.
mahler123
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I think an Apple TV will fill your needs, has HDMI out, all the Apps you want
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