rw-11 Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 I'd like to use my Apple TV to receive iTunes audio over Airplay and then pipe it into a DVD/Blueray player which is connected to my amp and speakers. I can use HDMI to connect the Apple TV to the disc player, but I think I can also use Ethernet (both units Ethernet jacks). Is one connection method better than the other for sound quality? (BTW, no Toslink input on the player, so that's out) Link to comment
wgscott Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 I don't think ethernet (or a wireless connection) would do what you want it to do. Within the limitations imposed by Airplay, HDMI should be fine (assuming the player has an HDMI input, not just output). Link to comment
rw-11 Posted September 13, 2016 Author Share Posted September 13, 2016 The player does have an HDMI input. But what are the limitations of Airplay? Just the redbook std.? Link to comment
wgscott Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Airplay resamples everything to 44.1kH, then the AppleTV resamples it again to 48kHz. I think any issues HDMI would have would be small by comparison. OTOH, the resampling to my ears is transparent -- I don't hear any evidence of it. All I am saying is HDMI should be fine. I think the only two options for getting audio out of the ATV are HDMI and optical. Link to comment
rw-11 Posted September 13, 2016 Author Share Posted September 13, 2016 Thx. FWIW, this is an upsampling player. I'm not clear on whether all the changes in sampling frequencies would result in additional jitter, or if the player can remove it, or whether I can hear it in any event. We'll see... Link to comment
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