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Apple TV music server question

Hello,

I'm using an Apple TV as a music server. It often does not respond to the remote. Do I lose sound quality if I select the ATV on the speakers tab in itunes and stream the signal to it from my computer instead of relying on its hard drive?

From the apple tv, the signal goes through a Gen. digital lens and then to a dac.

Thanks in advance for any thoughts or guidance.
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jsmonroe
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"too bad there isn't an app for the iphone that displays the apple tv output"

There is, if I understand your statement, REMOTE. Find it at the iTunes Store for free.
rbstehno
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jsmonroe - i do use the remote app. but what i would like to see is what is displayed on the tv displayed on my iphone instead. for example, i have boxee installed and i would like the app screen to show all the apps available on my iphone. same goes for other apps on the apple tv
silverarrows
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I stream as all of my music is on a NAS. ATV just can't hold enough music and since my NAS is mirrored, I have data protection. I don't use wireless streaming but use the ethernet connection instead.

BTW, also curious. How do you find the Lens? I read somewhere else on these boards since it was developed for CD it starts popping after a while as the memory can only handle so many tracks. Any issues with lengthy playback times?
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cbick OP
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Silver,

I like the lens. My system is always -24 to -36, so it is slow. I've never heard a pop despite very long play times. It is a cheap upgrade.

A question for you- As you stream from a NAS, are you still using itunes? Lastly, are you running a cable from your NAS to a DAC directly?

Best,

cb
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