New Rega DAC

Mlmusic - Probably a dumb question, but what do you run through the Rega DAC to beat the apollo? Don't you run your CD player through the DAC? Again, sorry if my question sounds dumb.

Thanks to all, good advise.

@kbarkamian - I like what I'm hearing. I'm wondering if I could use the Rega DAC with the Apple Airport Express (running from my MAC) for good sound? What do you think?

Kbarkamian - Ok, thanks. So you have the ATV1 with the 160G that actually stores the music files? I think this is probably the better route vs. airport express or ATV 2. Those 2 stream everything from the MAC while you're listing, I think? I think I'm going to follow your setup vs. buying a new CD player now. Thanks!!

Kbarkaimian - Thanks for your input. My buddy just bought the ATV 2 and is going to sell me his ATV 1 for really cheap. I to like the idea of having a mini hardrive vs. streaming.

Picked up the Apple TV 1 last night, headed to my Rega dealer today for the DAC. Will report back soon!

So I'm up and running. The Rega DAC sounds amazing. Everything (TV, DVD, Apple TV, CD) sounds warm and detailed. This is a great sounding DAC.

Music through Apple TV sounds really good, but I still think CD sounds much better (through the DAC).

All in all, I would highly recommend the Rega to anyone looking to buy a DAC.

Anyone know how to get a higher sample rate out of the ATV 1? I notice that everything plays at the lowest sample rate on the Rega DAC. Would a higher sample rate improve the sound? Thanks.

Got it, thanks Johsti.

I should give an update to be clear about the ATV 1 sound through the DAC Vs. CDP through the DAC. I re-ripped all my CD's as Apple Lossless then re-synced to ATV. Now the Apple TV sounds as good or better than the CDP. This is a great setup!