"Though if you've downloaded music on to iTunes in lossless format that does change things..." +!
If you are talking about lossy iTunes files it's not worth investing much in. In this case a bluetooth receiver with RCA outs would be even simpler and you wouldn't need to put the laptop or desktop next to the preamp.
If you've got bitperfect lossless rips of CDs in your iTunes library then let everyone know your budget etc. and these other suggestions (i.e. PC auduio, dacs etc) will come into focus. Cheers,
Spencer
If you are talking about lossy iTunes files it's not worth investing much in. In this case a bluetooth receiver with RCA outs would be even simpler and you wouldn't need to put the laptop or desktop next to the preamp.
If you've got bitperfect lossless rips of CDs in your iTunes library then let everyone know your budget etc. and these other suggestions (i.e. PC auduio, dacs etc) will come into focus. Cheers,
Spencer