Apple tv with Apple music hi res streaming issues?

I guess I am going to look at this differently. I have a rig worth something like $150K… and typically the mastering techniques determine whether a recording sounds better versus whether it is red book CD or higher resolution. If you are sending the signal through Apple TV, what are you sending it to? If you want a really good resolution, use Qobuz and a really good streamer to a high quality audio system. 

Thanks for your comment.  I am running it through a mid level Schiit audio dac and a Schiit audio Freya + preamp and into a a Crown XLS 1502 amp.  I have very old but fully rebuilt and very cool vintage Dahlquist DQ-10 speakers that needed a lot of power.

I am retired and on a tight budget.  I hear that the Bluesound Node 3 streamer which has a better Dac inside might carry the day and improve my situation.

But then the question is:  will the streamer REALLY bring the music and audio to a much better hi res outcome?

As I have said, I am just an old guy that wants to hear as good audio as I can given my current set up.  Thanks again.

Apple Music Hi-Fi has two quality settings. Apple Music Lossless and Hi-Res Lossless. Compared to standard lossless audio (CD quality), Hi-Res lossless audio is 24-bit with a sample rate of 192kHz, while standard lossless audio is 24-bit at 48kHz. more simply put, Hi-Res lossless audio is seen as a better version of Apple Music lossless audio.

To solve your problem, you can use AudFree Apple Music Downloader to get Apple Hi-Res music for playback on your Apple TV.

OP,

Given you situation… a BlueSound is the way to go! Switch to Qobuz. Qobuz is costing me about $12 / month using the annual plan… over a half million high resolution albums. Best sound of any streaming service.

 @horseman5048 

your op is > 1 year old.  What did you wind up doing?