Good approach from Marty.
Ipod is OK as a source but limited to lossy compressed file formats usually in that higher res files require more digital storage/disk space.
If you have a suitable computer already, going the music server route with a Logitech Squeezebox wireless network player would be an effective way to get good sound and flexibility without having to keep a CD or other player in close proximity to the amp.
Using a powered sub with the speakers mentioned will also open up a lot of possibilities in regards to using smaller or less powerful tube or SS amplifiers and still getting good results.
Ipod is OK as a source but limited to lossy compressed file formats usually in that higher res files require more digital storage/disk space.
If you have a suitable computer already, going the music server route with a Logitech Squeezebox wireless network player would be an effective way to get good sound and flexibility without having to keep a CD or other player in close proximity to the amp.
Using a powered sub with the speakers mentioned will also open up a lot of possibilities in regards to using smaller or less powerful tube or SS amplifiers and still getting good results.