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Generation 1 Apple TV as a music server

I'm looking for a music server to add to my hi-fi system. Have previously considered the Mac mini(base model), but my budget cannot reach to that level.

As an alternative I'm considering the Apple TV gen 1, as I want to sync all my iTunes music files(AIFF) to its hard-drive, and use that as a hi-fi front end.

Any advice on this choice, or others would be appreciated.
soundmark1

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soundmark1 OP
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Many thanks to all responses! Will take all advice, etc on board.
soundmark1 OP
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So the only output from the Apple TV is from the Toslink port, not the USB port? I was hoping the ATV would connect directly, using its USB port, to my audio DAC's usb input.
soundmark1 OP
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Does the Apple TV gen 1 have the "normal" size Toslink output port, or is it the mini-toslink port? Cheers in advanced.
soundmark1 OP
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Many thanks to all replies; my latest purchases: an Apple TV gen 1; DACMagic Plus DAC from Cambridge Audio. And just recently purchased the Supernova 5 glass optical cable from WireWorld, replacing the Audioquest Optilink 3 fibre Toslink cable: major improvement there.

Very pleased with the sound now. As mentioned above, the optical glass cable was a big improvement.

Found out that the USB in the ATV is just for "servicing" - connecting printers, etc.

But very happy using the Toslink connection from the ATV to the DAC.
soundmark1 OP
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Have now upgraded to the Wireworld Supernova 6 glass optical cable - even better than the Supernova 5.
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