Big project to keep me busy in 2016:
Now experimenting(*) with different software players on IOS to access which app offers the best sound quality with Normal & High-Res FLAC(as well as DSD if supported).
Setup:
Iphone/Ipad > 5GHz Wireless > Router > Ethernet > Apple TV > Optical Out > Schiit Yggdrasil DAC > Audio-Gd Master 9 Pre/headamp > Balanced HD800 / HS-8
Audio Apps that I am trying out:
Apple Music App (Free)
Korg iAudiogate (Paid)
Hibiki 3.6 (Paid, but also has a free demo version)
Denon Audio Player (Free)
Capriccio (Paid)
Onkyo HF Player (Free)
BBE Sonic Max Pro (Paid)
Elecom Hi-Res Music Player (Free)
Hysolid Hi-Res Player (Free, but requires registration)
*To note, Apple TV only outputs at 44.1KHz.
Will be getting the apple CCK lightning cable to allow for direct USB to DAC.