New Apple TV -- Anyone planning on it?

I enjoy getting other people's opinions and learning from their experiences. I have an old set of Martin Logan Requests, Krell FPB 200, Pass Aleph P, and have been using a Krell KAV300 CD player wit Nordost interconnects. I grew tired of searching for CD's in my collection (800+, modest by many standards). I put a PS Audio Digital Link III to upgrade my D/A.

I just purchased an Apple TV 2, and routed the optical output to the PS Audio DL III. I am very impressed by the sound quality I'm getting, and am 400 CD's into ripping my collection. With an iPad to control media access, it has revolutionized my musical experience. I've added a 2nd Apple TV 2 in the basement, using the D/A converter in my Integra 9.8. Again, great sound and access to my music collection.

Couldn't agree more, Edavis. I have the previous gen ATV and use my iPhone to control it. Ripping and synching my CDs wasn't fun, but I'm so glad I took the time to do so. My collection is about half of yours, so I still have a ways to go. I bought the previous ATV so I wouldn't have to stream my music/need the computer on to access my library. I won't go back to a CDP again, that's for sure.

Can't figure out why poeple are so reluctant to go this route. Just because you rip everything doesn't mean you have to get rid of your CDs. I keep them as a back up, and because I want to have the liner stuff around. I keep them in an easily accesable box in the basement if the mood should strike me.

I'd love to get an iPad, but I can't justify the price. If I didn't have the iPhone, it would be easier to though.

Happybob

Sorry for the late response......

My new ATV is running through a Naim DAC and Naim amp and preamp.

It is not only light years ahead of the first generation ATV but it rivals some high end streamers I also have connected.

The other surprising aspect of the new ATV is the quality of the wireless connection. It is the only device in my house that I have I connected using wireless.... So far it has been flawless.

Jeff

Jeff -

I asked before, but you may have lost it in the thread -

Are you comparing streamed music in the gen 1 vs gen 2, or did you have the music stored on the gen 1's internal hard drive? I've noticed that music sounds a bit better stored vs streamed on my gen 1. Haven't bought the gen 2, only heard it in the Apple store, which isn't really hearing it at all.

Can you elaborate on the differences between the two?

Great DAC, btw. I'm a huge fan of the Naim stuff. Can't figure out why its hit or miss with the Naim forum guys.

I always found the ATV1, whether streaming or directly from the hard drive to be a little clunky. As a streamer it would drive me nuts, either not updating the data on my computer or losing it altogether and forcing a reboot of both. The hard drive was noisy and imo not a whole lot better as streaming.

The ATV2 is a whole new experience.... Instant updates on all computer databases and I have never had to reboot either since I first installed it in my system. The SQ in markedly improved. The whole device is just slick. I bought all 3 of my grown daughters one for Christmas and they love it and use it all the time.

I love Naim kit as well, it has reignited my passion for stereo. I also love the Naim forum..... Not sure I understand it or its culture but its a wild (and expensive) ride

Jeff