Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

User profile for user: greger-seattle
greger-seattle Author
User level: Level 1
8 points

Adding AirPlay 2 to older AVReceiver

I want to add Airplay 2 capabilities to an older Marantz AVR. It's occurred to me that I can add a separate AirPlay 2 Media streaming source to one of the input channels on the AVR. I have two inexpensive choices in mind. A) An Apple Airport Express v2 a digital streaming device but not as a Hub in itself. I have an extra AAX2 laying around.


Or, I could simply add a 2nd Apple TV in the same manner – digital connection for Music only. Could use as a Hub as well. Possibly a better DAC in the ATV than in the AAX2? Any thoughts on the viability of this endevour?

Apple TV 4K, tvOS 14

Posted on Feb 22, 2021 4:08 PM

Reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply
User profile for user: rkaufmann87
rkaufmann87
User level: Level 10
143,688 points

Posted on Feb 22, 2021 4:22 PM

If your Marantz does not support AirPlay 2, you would need to check to see if it offers any firmware updates that offers this capability. If none are available from Marantz AND you really need AirPlay 2 then it's time for a new HT Receiver or option 2 and get yourself a new Apple TV 4K.

View in context

Similar questions

1 reply

Adding AirPlay 2 to older AVReceiver

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.
Learn more Sign up