Streamer Recommendations

I generally like to get the computer out of the picture. I think (don’t guarantee) that you’ll have better performance if you get a streamer that has storage or accepts an external hard drive so the music cna be streamed directly from storage. I could name a few but not in your price range.

If the Innuos pulse recommended above can store your music, the Sense app is well liked by users.

Music --> PC --> cloud --> ipad --> streamer --> amp/speaker/sw ??

WHY ?? when you could just do

Music --> external ssd (galvanic isolated USB) --> streamer --> amp/speaker/sw

much cleaner, less noise, shorter signal path,

right now ext. ssd is much cheaper per TB.

What he said.

Innuous Zen or other brands come with a CD burner and I have seen 4 TB drives.

The biggest thing beside the sound is what software is used.  You might be able to sign up for internet radio for free.

Consider the tariff amount and don’t get surprised by the shipping company so buy something local