iPad stream vs MacBook USB out

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iPad stream vs MacBook USB out
« on: 17 Dec 2011, 08:37 pm »
Hi,

Streaming www.digitalconcerthall.com I would have thought the wired ethernet USB/MacBook would be firmly better than the wireless iPad/AppleTv. I must confess it is not. Both sound and video are better through the iPad. Sound particular is less boxy than coming out of the usb/MacBook. I memorized the optical out to be better too. Using an audio quest forest USB, so that should not be the reason.

Any suggestions? I selected the Correct (faster )video card.
Dac is the Bdp1. I notice the Atv gives a 48k stream, while the USB/MacBook is 44.1, as is the same stream out of the iPad into AirPlay on my marantz na7004...
Marius