I was curious if anyone has had success using Apple TV through a receiver. I have an older Yamaha RX-v2700 which manages the TV, Surround Sound, multiple zones, etc. and would like to stream content on a Mac to the system. The receiver is designed for Windows Media Player for wwireless streaming so I though perhaps Apple TV, hard-wired into the receiver might be a good work around. Thoughts?
AppleTV 2, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8)
As long as it can support extracting the audio from the HDMI connection it works fine. My ATV is connected to my receiver and then to my TV. Or you can connection your ATV to your ATV and connect the TV's audio out to the receiver.
I'll give it a go. Thanks.
YourOverlord wrote:
I was curious if anyone has had success using Apple TV through a receiver. I have an older Yamaha RX-v2700 which manages the TV, Surround Sound, multiple zones, etc. and would like to stream content on a Mac to the system. The receiver is designed for Windows Media Player for wwireless streaming so I though perhaps Apple TV, hard-wired into the receiver might be a good work around. Thoughts?
The APPLETV device uses Optional Audio for sound only transmission, and that should work fine on the Yamaha (not familier with the device, so I am assuming it has an optical audio port).
Based on website specs, you should be able to use the HDMI into it. It appears to handle HDMI switching (correct?). I wouldn't think it would be a problem. Guess the only way to know for sure is to hook it up and give it a go. 😀
Post back if you do try it. I'm in the market for a new receiver in the next year of so, and considering Yamaha (among other brands).
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