I use an Apple TV to Dac 1 to hybrid tube pre to speakers. I do want the other features, i.e. preamp with remote control. I'm trying to bring the computer to the LED display and the best possible 2 channel music playback AND make it easy. I am going to sell the hybrid tube pre and hopefully just us the DAC as a pre. I suppose I could stick with the Apple TV but I have read that the USB delivery brings improvements, yes? Thanks.