Hi Team,
Thanks for the great replies.
I first tried the SoundSend. Using the TosLink, I never could get it to function properly.
After a few month of using the RP-HUB-1, we are very happy. In our old school system (Panasonic Plasma TV), watching mostly online content, it has worked great. Amazon Fire Cube controls it well, like the volume/mute showing up on the TV screen. For our old school TV, it is a nice match.
Kilpsch was clearing out the refurbished RP-HUB1 for $49. We like it so much, I brought a spare. Certainly the best $49 I ever spent.
I had brought the RP Wireless speakers when Woot was clearing them out. They did need a software update. this may have contributed to the issues I had with the SoundSend.