AVR Question

[krishnamurthy]

I own a Denon X3200W.

Do i require a media streamer to stream music from external HDD connected to the laptop?

What is the best method to play movies, from Youtube browser on laptop?

 

[saikatbiswas82]

I own a Denon X3200W.

Do i require a media streamer to stream music from external HDD connected to the laptop?

What is the best method to play movies, from Youtube browser on laptop?

I think you don't need any external streaming device. If you have a router/switch in your home network, connect both AVR and laptop to it (lan preferred).
If proper media sharing permission is set on the music folders (a simple googling would be sufficient), your AVR should be able to stream it and play.