As a background, I have an older HT set up that I purchase around 2008-2010.
TV: Samsung Samsung LN46A650
Receiver: Denon 3808ci
Speakers: Energy RC70, RC LCR, RC Micro (rear surround), HSU sub (I don't use as I live in duplex with 90+ old neighbor)
Blu-ray/DVD/Streaming device: Sony PS3
Was using Xfinity through Comcast which allowed me to use their apps for streaming stuff. I am switching to T-Mobile limited 5g internet because of price. Comcast would never just give me internet service for $70-80/month. Always had to have some sort of bundle which I didn't want. They've slowly raised the price from $107/month to $128/month. So, I'm ditching them.
Saying that, my T-Mobile receiver is upstairs so I can receive best signal. All equipment is downstairs. Currently using three remotes now--one for PS3, one for receiver, and one for TV. I'd like to get something that streams movies that I could use one remote for everything (if possible).
I am not a technical Guru. I would like it if a streaming device was able to decode audio and pass through to my receiver/amp. But, I could do with something that would provide good audio.
It's been so long since I purchased everything, that I cannot recall exactly how I set up the PS3. I recall, at the time, it was the best thing to purchase--can't recall if I used it to decode Blu-ray audio to pass through receiver, and used the TV processor for video. It was something like that. I don't watch TV/Movies too often--maybe a two hours/week on the weekend. Also, I'm fairly poor right now due to inflation; saying that, I don't want to spend a ton upgrading my equipment. I don't know if TVs use different mounting hardware today vs 2008. I've thought about upgrading the TV (those aren't too expensive). But, I like my old stand, and I don't know if the old mounting hardware would work on newer TVs.