I currently use apple tv for television and music. My apple tv connects to the TV's hdmi port. I then use the TV's optical out to connect to a Topping E30 and the Topping connects to my amplifier.
I would like to get some opinions regarding the improvement, or not, of sound quality if I avoid the TV and purchase an NAD M12 digital preamp (with optional HDMI card) which will allow me to split my audio and video coming from my apple tv. By doing this, I no longer route audio through my TV.
Am I likely to improve the sound quality by bypassing the TV for audio and purchasing the NAD M12 digital preamp?
I would like to get some opinions regarding the improvement, or not, of sound quality if I avoid the TV and purchase an NAD M12 digital preamp (with optional HDMI card) which will allow me to split my audio and video coming from my apple tv. By doing this, I no longer route audio through my TV.
Am I likely to improve the sound quality by bypassing the TV for audio and purchasing the NAD M12 digital preamp?