Is the Bryston BDP-1 worth $$$ over Apple TV

There seems to be so many successful ways to enjoy digital music. I am currently using an IPad to stream Spotify (premium) to an AppleTV2 to a PSAudio DAC into my stereo. This has been my setup for almost a year and I still have little motivation to go back to my lossless files. Vinyl is still my favorite source for sound quality, but I have to admit that my Spotify listening is very satisfying.

I am considering Pure Music software - thoughts? Amarra seems a bit overpriced. I have a Bryston BDA-1 DAC and Apple TV 2nd generation. It appears the BDP-1 may still be the way to go??? Would I be better off with reclocking (synchro-mesh) the data between ATV and the DAC vs the BDP?

I think the apple TVs sound pretty great. I don't see the need for the BDA 1
I'd just get a Mac mini instead it away cheaper and a lot more versatile. The
synchro mesh is very interesting too. For 99 bucks though its not to risky to
try an Apple TV and see what you think. I'd put the dough you are willing to
spend towards a better DAC and got with an Apple TV

Mike
Since you already own the BDA-1 ,getting the BDP-1 is the way to go.There is no comparison.
I played with the Apple TV 1st generation and external DAC last summer,and the sound was horrible to my ears,my Wadia 170/ipod classic 120gb combo easily outperformed the Apple TV playing and comparing the same tunes.
I own the bdp-1/bda-1 now.
George

Another vote for Bryston BDP-1. I was anti-computer audio, but saw this unit and bought it. Never looked back. Once set up, easy to use, sound is outstanding through a respectable DAC, now has NAS capability, and storage is cheap! Control it with my iPad or iPhone. Audio life is good!