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So 24 hours later my Apple TV has filled about 70gb of its 144gb of space - the wireless sync, and the files being on an external on my PC, mean it takes a LONG time...
Oh well, I guess I'll be in those shoes shortly. The mac mini is on my desk. Why oh why isn't it quitting time?
Another random thought--if the iTunes library is greater than the capacity of ATV it syncs what it can and streams the rest from the iTunes server (assuming it is on).
Oh well, I guess I'll be in those shoes shortly. The mac mini is on my desk. Why oh why isn't it quitting time?
Another random thought--if the iTunes library is greater than the capacity of ATV it syncs what it can and streams the rest from the iTunes server (assuming it is on).
When you use the ATV, you have to choose what source to use, either the local content on the HD or streaming from an iTunes library.
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main system > Melos SHA-1 > Grado HP-1 original owner of the Melos & Grados, have had for ~15 years
computer > M-Audio Audiophile USB > AKG K 701 Under construction: AMB B22/S22/E12 & Tangent Modified Linkwitz Crossfeed
iPod > Etymotic ER-6i or Sony MDR-E888
woohoo, 107GB online. It's syncing while playing songs off my laptop library, and iTunes is playing completely different tunes from the laptop. Super sweet.
So 24 hours later my Apple TV has filled about 70gb of its 144gb of space - the wireless sync, and the files being on an external on my PC, mean it takes a LONG time...
I put about 60gb on my appletv in about 2 hrs. I use the ethernet connection. Big difference.
this is a cool thread, I had hesitated to get the apple tv because of its inability to play non-iTunes video (I guess I'll try handbrake), its audio out (I guess I'll play with more DACs soon), and its price versus squeezebox+external HD. also, I already have too many computers sitting around not to use them also for music. but perhaps this is worth trying after all! just have to work around the need for a screen for setup.
I continue to enjoy the Apple TV as a media server. It works far better than I thought, and it's so cheap compared to other media server options. Sound quality from the digital output is definitely comparable to that of the digital output of my DVD player when both are feeding the DACs in my Rotel pre/pro.
I continue to enjoy the Apple TV as a media server. It works far better than I thought, and it's so cheap compared to other media server options. Sound quality from the digital output is definitely comparable to that of the digital output of my DVD player when both are feeding the DACs in my Rotel pre/pro.
Sick Idea Sky would have never thought of it.
Im would love to do this but using a mid grade Yamaha dolby dig reciever for the home system since I mostly use it for movies etc.
What would be a decent DAC without overspending for the amp.
Suggestions? Pricies?
__________________ Main Source: Apple TV (160gb) Main DAC: Musical Fidelity TRIVISTA 21 Main Amp: Ray Samuels Raptor (Silver#001) Main Cans: Beyer DT990 (600ohms) Tubes: (Vintage 1965 12AU7 Amperex, Vintage Tung-Sol) Power Cables:(ALO Audio) Interconnects:(Madrigal CZ Gels)
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