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Apple TV sound quality as a transport

I recently switched from a DVD Changer into a Channel Island DAC to an Apple TV into the same DAC. I was under the impression that the DAC was ultimately responsible for the sound but I swear it actually sounds better. The only change other than the Apple TV is the switch from coaxial from the DVD to optical from the ATV. Is it possible that the ATV sounds better than my DVD changer as a transport?
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don_c55
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I use an Apple TV 2 and Netflix, Hulu, and DVD sound is fantastic.

Newer movie soundtracks are mostly High Rez 24 192 stereo!

I use a Sony Bravura into an ARC SP-14 line out, to a Son of Ampzilla 2000, into Magnepan MGIIIA speakers, 6 feet away, and am blown away at the quality.

For audio only, I use "Airplay" from an IMac (AAIF), and get CD quality out.

The "interface" on Apple TV 2 or 3, can not be beat.
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