Use an HDMI-switching receiver or an HDTV with audio output. The Wirecutter’s Dan Frakes owns a whopping seven AirPort Expresses, purchased across several years, six of which work solely as audio controllers for speakers in different parts of his home and office. The list price is $99, although Amazon has new units for $89 right now, and Apple will sell you a refurbished one for $65. It works as an AirPlay target, and can be configured via AirPort Utility. It has simultaneous dual-band Wi-Fi, plus a LAN ethernet port to attach a switch-plus a combination audio/digital output that works via a 3.5mm jack instead of a Toslink port. The little base station that could, the AirPort Express, is a tiny powerhouse. You can switch to it from a remote control to get sound running, and then use a dedicated remote control or the iOS app to pause and resume.
Most that have one have more (although there’s never enough). If you want to select audio apps (like iTunes Radio or Podcasts) from the Apple TV’s interface, check if your HDTV or receiver has multiple HDMI inputs. You can omit connecting it to video if you plan to use it only for AirPlay. Old Apple TVs, so long as they keep functioning, can still shoot sound out their audio jack.
Keep your old Apple TV, buy a used one, or buy the currently available models ($69).
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