Apple TV 3 Buffering Issues using Ethernet

I have an ATV3 that is connected via Ethernet with Comcast Xfinity. I have 30+ dl speeds but am constantly having problems with buffering It seems to be only movies bought through Apple. HBO, Showtime, ESPN, Netflx, etc. all seem to work with minimum buffering issues. I reset it, restored it, brought it in to Apple and received a new one and nothing seems to help. It is set on automatic for IP address, for DNS, and for video playback. Any help would be appreciated.
Thank, Tony

Those other services use adaptive streaming, iTunes content is fixed rate and needs to load a portion before playback begins. Comcast have been known to throttle iTunes/ATV traffic. Try testing on another network (preferably a controlled one like Apple's)

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