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Apple TV Set Up

I would appreciate some advice on my digital streaming issues. 

My system consist of Vandersteen Treo CT, Mimas with DAC, and the older AppleTV Streamer (model A1469). The AppleTV is connected via Ethernet cables. I digitally stream with Tidal from a MacBook Pro via Wifi. The download/upload speed  for my MacBook is about 230/11 Mbps.

The AppleTV has the latest software update. 

Question 1
Every-time I wish to play, I open my MacBookPro, open the "System Preferences", then "Sound", then choose "Apple TV".
Is there a shorter path or can I set up my MacBook differently?

Question 2
My MacBook sometimes looses connection (AppleTV gets disconnected). I then have to manually connect "AppleTV" again. Why does this happen?

thank you all in advance!
kunasan1

Showing 3 responses by mahler123

mahler123
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I agree with everyone who says the ATV shouldn’t be in the chain at all, but if you wish to keep it there, try downloading the “Home” Apple App and see if that allows you to designate the ATV without having to change it with each usage 
mahler123
3,083 posts
 
I just looked at Darko videos which answer my question.
mahler123
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What is the best way to listen to Apple Music?  Are any streamers compatible with it or does one have to use Air Play?  Currently I am using Air Play with my Apple TV, which is the previous generation ATV, and it sounds similar to my old iTunes downloads played on the same device.  Does the newest version of ATV allow for a higher resolution experience?  I can’t get the answer by plowing through the Apple advertisements.
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