[Audio Empire]

On Wed, 29 Jun 2011 19:42:39 -0700, Robert Peirce wrote
(in article ):

In article ,
Audio Empire wrote:

Then just get an Airport Express box.

http://tinyurl.com/ye3nb2a

I can't find the audio specs on it. Does it pass anything it receives?
That would be great.

Yes, as long as you use the optical output. The audio output is analog and
comes from the Express' built-in DAC which is 16/44.1 ONLY and the USB plug
is bandwidth limited to, at the most, 24/96. But the optical out is digital
and not bandwidth limited and neither is the 802.11n Wi-Fi After all, it will
wirelessly carry HDTV video so even so-called Hi-Res audio should be no
sweat).

It looks like it is WiFi, not ethernet and WiFi. I need ethernet in
this location because my WiFi signal is too weak. It has an ethernet
plug but it is not clear from the description whether it is input or
output.

It is both Ethernet AND Wi-Fi

It does not appear to have an optical output. The picture shows
ethernet, USB and analog. I need optical for my DAC.

Did you not actually READ the Overview on the page I sent you? It says
CLEARLY: "Ethernet or wireless networking capability" It also shows CLEARLY
that the mini-jack is both analog and OPTICAL. You just need the proper
cable or adapter:

http://www.mycablemart.com/store/car..._detail&p=1439


The AppleTV can handle ethernet or WiFi, but as far as I have been able
to find out, it only does 44.1/16 and I am looking for 96/24 or more.
It does have an optical output I can connect to my DAC. Aside from the
limited sample rate it has been the ideal solution.

If the Airport express has an ethernet input and does 96/24 or better
over optical, that would be a good choice. The info on the Apple web
sites, at least what I have been able to find, doesn't answer those
questions.

No, it doesn't "answer" those questions, you have to actually READ it.