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iTunes , Apple TV and 96khz/24 bit music files

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GilesM

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Hello,

I adjusted the midi settings in Utilities to of 96Khz 24 bit.
I was expecting my Apple TV Gen2 to start outputting a 96 Khz stream to my DAC, but the DAC indicated 44 Khz. Any one know how to set this up so I can play High resolution 96Khz/24 bit files?
 
Avatar74

Avatar74

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GilesM said:
Hello,

I adjusted the midi settings in Utilities to of 96Khz 24 bit.
I was expecting my Apple TV Gen2 to start outputting a 96 Khz stream to my DAC, but the DAC indicated 44 Khz. Any one know how to set this up so I can play High resolution 96Khz/24 bit files?
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AppleTV downsamples all 24-bit Linear PCM streams to 16/44 LPCM before passing them over toslink.
 
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GilesM

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Avatar74,

thanks for the info. May have to re-think my network... hmmm...
 
jtrenthacker

jtrenthacker

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Actually it's 16/48 for some reason. I really wish they would add an update to allow the ATV to pass 24/96. I would think that it would be capable.
 
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GilesM

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perhaps they are limiting the capabilities of the ATV to match the quality of music downloads from itunes.
 
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