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Generation 1 Apple TV as a music server

I'm looking for a music server to add to my hi-fi system. Have previously considered the Mac mini(base model), but my budget cannot reach to that level.

As an alternative I'm considering the Apple TV gen 1, as I want to sync all my iTunes music files(AIFF) to its hard-drive, and use that as a hi-fi front end.

Any advice on this choice, or others would be appreciated.
soundmark1
soundmark1 OP
14 posts
 
So the only output from the Apple TV is from the Toslink port, not the USB port? I was hoping the ATV would connect directly, using its USB port, to my audio DAC's usb input.
mwheelerk
121 posts
 
The Apple TV (version 1) has a USB port. The current Apple TV (version 2) does not.
soundmark1 OP
14 posts
 
Does the Apple TV gen 1 have the "normal" size Toslink output port, or is it the mini-toslink port? Cheers in advanced.
kbarkamian
647 posts
 
The ATV 1 has a normal sized toslink (non-mini) output. USB won't output anything. Won't input anything either, unless you hack it.

The ATV 1 has analog, toslink, and HMDI outputs.

I don't own the ATV 2, so no comments from me.
proac1
20 posts
 
can i stream music WIRELESSLY from my ipad or iphone?

Will this setup work? [Streaming music from ipad via wifi --> ATV 1gen --> DAC --> AMP]?
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