Need help with Devialet 200 when you have different source of music

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But in terms of sound quality, do you think the Aries is better than the AppleTV?

I have a D200, an Apple TV and I had a Aries too.
The Aries is far better that ATV., the best connection, for my experience, is the AES input (better than USB).
The apple device stream only in 48/24, it's a good choice for mp3/spotify.

Thanks for your reply. Can you let me know if you use both AppleTV and Aries for streaming airplay/spotify?

Do you think AES input to the Devialet is better than ethernet cable?

I try these inputs in different configurations: the AES with the Aries (full femto) and the ethernet with a NUC as Roon/Rock server only.
Yes, the Aries>AES sound a little better, but I like more the "minimalism" of the devialet stand alone without other gear connected (except for the turntable), so this is now my choice.

I use the ATV as A/V and airplay inputs only. I don't have spotify but sometimes I use it with Tidal, with good SQ but nothing like the other digital inputs.

Alberto