An AVR for 7.x.6 Atmos with multi-channel ethernet capability

[SeeMoreDigital]

This day and time mini-pc's can be bought with HDMI 2.1 ports if needed. Small, unobtrusive, with RJ45 port(s).
That doesn't satisfy the desire for using no separate devices however. and one would need a software app for playback that will bitstream Atmos. (free VLC media player will, but at least for me seems to have some problems with Java menus.)

Sadly 'Media Player Classic-BE' doesn't support Java menus either...

 

[mandrix]

Sadly 'Media Player Classic-BE' doesn't support Java menus either...

It's easier for me ...though more money spent, of course...to use either PowerDVD or JRiver. PowerDVD is the simplest to use, IMO, though more configuration options with JRiver. PowerDVD is sometimes "on sale" for about $69 US.

 

[SeeMoreDigital]

Personally, I never watch movies using my computers. I play my movie disc back-ups using my OPPO or if I'm upstairs in bed I use my TV's media player app...

 

[mandrix]

Personally, I never watch movies using my computers. I play my movie disc back-ups using my OPPO or if I'm upstairs in bed I use my TV's media player app...

Sure, I get it. I'm not a movie guy, unless it's a recorded live concert. Since I have a 4K monitor at the sweet spot, that's what I normally use for any viewing while listening to music.
I no longer have any music equipment connected in the main room as that's my wife's domain along with the "big ass tv".