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<blockquote data-quote="gavinbirss" data-source="post: 62149" data-attributes="member: 60"><p>What is bit-depth / sample rate of your source files ?</p><p></p><p>You may be limited by the optical connection from the Apple TV. A better more expensive D/A converter will benefit from better connection methods : for example a AES/EBU (balanced) digital connection...</p><p></p><p>Can we assume you use the Marantz AV8003/MM8003 combo? As you have balanced inputs and the AV8003 has TI 32bit DSP / 192K/24bit capability it is possible that it may be equivalent to the Cambridge Audio DACMAGIC also with TI 32bit DSP (24bit/96K input but 192K/24bit upsampler) and balanced outputs. I could not find specs around the D/A conversion chips? Wolfson/TI ... ?</p><p></p><p>The price/performance ratio for the DACMAGIC is good as it has balanced outputs which you can input to your AV8003. Even a Slimdevices/Logitech Transporter can be used as a standalone D/A but preferably a NAS/PC with Slimserver will be needed.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="gavinbirss, post: 62149, member: 60"] What is bit-depth / sample rate of your source files ? You may be limited by the optical connection from the Apple TV. A better more expensive D/A converter will benefit from better connection methods : for example a AES/EBU (balanced) digital connection... Can we assume you use the Marantz AV8003/MM8003 combo? As you have balanced inputs and the AV8003 has TI 32bit DSP / 192K/24bit capability it is possible that it may be equivalent to the Cambridge Audio DACMAGIC also with TI 32bit DSP (24bit/96K input but 192K/24bit upsampler) and balanced outputs. I could not find specs around the D/A conversion chips? Wolfson/TI ... ? The price/performance ratio for the DACMAGIC is good as it has balanced outputs which you can input to your AV8003. Even a Slimdevices/Logitech Transporter can be used as a standalone D/A but preferably a NAS/PC with Slimserver will be needed. [/QUOTE]
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