I don’t see any reason to believe you’d see any noticeable impact. Tidal will still stream CD quality and Airplay is lossless at that quality. I use Roon sometimes now, mainly because Airplay will not be able to stream full MQA, but I don’t know if you’re DAC supports it anyway.
iPad as music server/player Airplay to Mcintosh MAC7200 upto audiophile quality?
Hi Everyone:
I am a minimalist. Seeking the simplest system chains to reach or surpass CD quality( 44.1khz/16 bid).? Already has a Mcintosh MAC7200 integrated (w. built in DAC)+JBL synthesis speakers.
If I use iPad air2 (TIDAL)airplay---- AppleTV3 optical link to------ Mcintosh MAC7200(built in DAC), Will this front end source chain reaches 90%(equal or better than Red book CD) quality? If a iPad pro or any other simple low cost device(like a microRendu) will improve the source chain a lot more?
I really like the iPad/Airplay convenience. Any input will be appreciated .
Thanks