Are 2 separate Apple TV's capable of linking to a single instance of iTunes

Are 2 separate Apple TV's capable of linking to a single instance of iTunes?

You're correct that they don't count as authorised computers, but there is a limit on the number you can connect. I think it's five.
Most people only run one or a couple.
Winston had 5 from memory, and I seem to recall another poster had tried to add a 6th AppleTV but that either didn't work or one of the initial ones was replaced.
I agree in theory you could add countless devices but in practice you can't.
AC

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