ares35best streaming device to pair with a pc monitor and speakers?
this is for mostly amazon prime, netflix, and siriusxm use (already subscribed to and currently used via browser on a pc)....
fuckwit_mcbumcrumbleDoes the monitor have 3.5mm out port on it? If so then any HDMI device should work, with the 3.5mm port plugged into the monitor.
the monitor does not have audio pass-through. that is what sent me here to ask for other ideas.
eksbFirst, does your monitor have an audio output? Some do, and it will output the audio from the HDMI/DisplayPort input.
If not, you could get an HDMI audio extractor (like this one) to split the audio out of the HDMI signal. Then you can get any streaming device that has an HDMI out.
If your speakers are not powered and you are not married to your amplifier, you could buy an A/V receiver.
itsAsinfound this while browsing yesterday… not exactly what you are looking for, but maybe get you on the right track.
The $299 WiiM Amp Breathes New Life Into Old Speakers
The new WiiM Amp is a compact streaming amplifier that turns any pair of passive speakers into a modern streaming audio system for only $299. It offers 60 wpc, HDMI ARC, bass management, and ESS Sabre DACs.
Maybe buy one of those HDMI Audio Extractor Adapters and hook up a Fire TV stick, or a Roku or the box or stick from Xiaomi, Nokia 8010, Chromecast or an Apple TV.
I think it’ll be easier and cheaper to use an adapter instead of finding something that comes with 3.5mm audio.
i think they're limited to apple, fire or roku devices for the siriusxm support (which is still a relatively new feature of that service).
i hadn't considered a splitter or extractor yet because they're very much hit-or-miss on quality and whether they actually work as described.
does anyone have any suggestions for an audio extractor they know will work with netflix, prime, and siriusxm without any glitches or 'protection' (hdcp) issues and one of those streaming devices? total budget would probably be around $100 max for both items.
Sorry, no idea. There are however offerings on Amazon with HDCP in the name. Maybe you can find a review there that matches your use-case.
And with the SiriusXM requirement, it seems you’re resteicted to their supported devices anyways. I thought AndroidTV was easier to use…