[targa02]

Hi,

Is Airport Express, using the optical out, capable of delivering high resolution audio (i.e. higher than redbook)?

Thanks in Advance!

[Crimson]

Hi,
The AEx is limited to 16/44.1.

[targa02]

Thanks Crimson.  Is Apple TV capable of >16/44.1?

[Crimson]

Same limitation. The only wireless streaming device I'm aware of that does higher than 16/44.1 is the Logitech Transporter that will do up to 24/96.

[targa02]

What about music downloaded to Apple TV, what resolution is it capable of?  Thanks so much for your help!

[rydenfan]

Why dont you tell us what you are trying to achieve and then perhaps we can be of more help.

[targa02]

Thanks Rydenfan - probably a good idea to give you an idea of what I am trying to acheive.

I have an iMac upstairs in a loft area, which is only separated from my main system downstairs by 15 ft at most). 

My main system consists of NAD T754 Rcvr; NAD T585 Universal Player; Pioneer BDP-51FD Blu-Ray; Wyred4Sound ST-500 amp and Salk HT2s speakers.  I know I need a dac and pre amp and am saving my pennies for a Peachtree Nova to carry out those duties.  I want to go in a discless direction, as much as possible, and would like that music to be delivered hi-rez.  It seems to me that if Apple TV would allow streaming of Pandora and could deliver hi-rez downloads it would be nearly perfect, but as a newbie I could be way off base.  I am open to any suggestions you might have.

Thanks for your help.

[rydenfan]

None of the Apple products are going to be capable of high rez audio, that is way too niche for Apple to care about. Your best bet is to save up for a DAC and use your iMac as a music server.

[targa02]

Thanks for your frank advice.  The problem for me using the iMac as a music server is that it is in another room from the system.  I see a Powerbook G4 on craigslist that looks like a good deal.  Would that work for what I am trying to accomplish (with a dac of course)?  Thanks again.

[Crimson]

Is the 15' that you mention in free space or measured cable distance? The reason I ask is, if it's the latter you can run USB that length (you're at its limit, but with a set of 10' interconnects you're up to 25'). OTOH, you can run fire wire quite a bit further if not using its power bus. I'd keep a hi-rez setup wired, IMO (not to mention the only hi-rez wireless solution out there is limited to 24/96).

As to the G4, I'd look for at least a G5 or Intel to stay current for a few more years.

[targa02]

Unfortunately the 15' is free space.  To run a cable would be quite a bit further and not pass the WAF.  I have an ethernet connection next to my audio equipment, but have limited space there, so moving the iMac next to the audio equipment is not an option.  I am seriously looking for a refurbished or craigslist G5 or Intel based laptop at this point.  That does seem to give me the most flexibility.  I certainly appreciate your guidance and welcome any comments/critiques you offer.

Thanks!

[ashok]

The only wireless streaming device I'm aware of that does higher than 16/44.1 is the Logitech Transporter that will do up to 24/96.

Networked Media Tanks (NMT) will do up to 24 bits / 192kHz on their co-axial S/PDIF ports, and have wireless capability. However, a wired connection is much more preferable, IMO, for higher-than-CD-resolution playback.

Sorry for the temporary derailment, back to the OPs question.