Apple iPad music streamer

Using my iPad 2 as a streamer, with loaded playlists from Mac Book Pro

works well with Apple camera dongle with AudioQuest Carbon USB to Schiit Bifrost 2 DAC sometimes interchangeable to PS Audio DAC III.

@cincyjim If you want a nice upgrade swap out the Camera Adapter for this and you’ll hear more of everything.  
https://www.lavricables.com/cables/reference-silver-lightning-interconnect-cable-for-oppo-ha-2-centrance-mini-m8/

I have read on the Qobuz website that the only way to stream wirelessly Hi Res 24 bit from an iOS device is by using google chromecast - is that the case ?  Anyone know how to do that with an iPad?  Appreciate any tips.

audiomax11

I have read on the Qobuz website that the only way to stream wirelessly Hi Res 24 bit from an iOS device is by using google chromecast - is that the case ...

It could be. Airplay is limited to 16/44.1

@voodoolounge 

Are you using AirPlay, or Bluetooth, or a digital wired connection between the DAC and the iPad?

Streaming over Wifi from your iPad to a Wiim Mini Pro would give you 192kHz, 24-bit audio for $99. The Wiim iOS app works really well. I use it mostly with a small system when traveling but it works perfectly in my main system, as well.

https://wiimhome.com/WiiMMini/Overview

Here's Darko's review

https://darko.audio/?s=Wiim

office set up:

ipad. wired to Linn majik AMP - but sound is crap - so new set up will be:

ipad wireless ?  wired ??? any recommendations here -  (i have good wifi available) to Audiolab 6000N streamer.

I have been using Tidal.  I checked out Qobuz but was confused because it says the only way to stream Hi Res 24 bit is via Chrome Cast.  I consider myself reasonably tech savvy (but i'm 56 not 26) and i don't understand WTF that is - i'm guessing the protocol for transmitting wirelessly to the next item in the chain.  But i don't know (yet) if the Audiolab is Chrome cast compatible. if that is even a thing.  

Thank you - 

oh speakers

Totem Arros

Currently using using a iPad Pro and windows based PC for music streaming. 

I have considered buying a Lumin U2 Streamer, my next purchase will be a Feliks Audio Envy ($8K) and the Hifiman Susvara ($6k). I may also upgrade to the Schiit Yggdrasil+ OG ($2.7K silver) from the Schiit Bifrost 2/64. I am also considering an offering from Amps and Sound for the head phone amp since I live in SOCAL.

So back to the music streamer, I use Apple Music for a long, long, long time and I also I use Tidal. I am inclined to stay with a device that supports Apple Music. I also build my PC’s and I am still a gamer at the age of 57. My current gaming rig is over 6k not including the monitor or associated gear. I am not skimping on the power supply, currently using a Corsair AX1600I power supply and an ASUS Z790 ROG Maximus Hero and an Intel I9-13900KS CPU. There is zero noise floor but both the iPad and my PC sound identical connected to the Schiit DAC.

Some time ago, I did use my iPad Pro with Qobuz. It was directly attached using a high-quality USB cable to my Chord Qutest DAC (later via a Chord M-Scaler), and it sounded great. However, I then replaced the iPad with a dedicated streamer and the sound quality improved dramatically (with the added bonus that I could control my music wirelessly). In summary, the iPad sounded flatter and less nuanced. So for me, it was a big step up.  Recently, I purchased an Innuos PULSE and the sound quality is even better now when I use the fantastic Innuos Sense app linked to Qobuz. I've even gotten rid of Roon!  I suppose everything would depend on how resolving your system is but, in my case, the improvement was obvious.