Apple iPad music streamer

Yes, the current Node is roon ready. You probably know you can rip your CDs and setup a library which the node can see as a source. It takes times and for the vast majority streaming has the same stuff one would have on CDs. 

Hey jbs

You are correct, and the thought of ripping CD's...yikes!  

Purchased used Pro-Ject Streambox S2 Ultra for $550. Holo KTE dac's prioritize usb connections and this streamer fits my bill exactly. Seller lives nearby so this transaction should happen quickly and I will finally know if a device in the chain between iMac and DAC is appreciable.

If you are using Apple computer (macOS) and have your music in Apple music app (formerly iTunes), either imported local or Apple music streaming service, you can download the Apple Remote App on your iPhone or iPad and then control your Mac Music App library through this Remote App. I use it this way to navigate my Mac music library and it works fine. My Mac computer is connected to a DAC via usb cable.

Also, if you have a newer iPad with usb-c and the latest iPadOS, you do not need the camera connection kit cable. You can directly connect via usb-c. I also use this way by connecting iPad to my DAC and stream music from Apple music App and Spotify. In this case, I have not yet been able to figure out how to connect my iPhone Remote App to my iPad Music to navigate library.

Ok question from a newbie here:

i recently got a Bluesound Node Streamer/DAC for my home stereo and stream from my ipad or iphone over wifi.  I stream Tidal - Love it.    In my office i just connected an ipad via headphone jack to an amplifier.  Sound is clearly - okay not great.  Trying to decide in my office - to either 1) get a streamer for there too or 2) get an external DAC and run my ipad thru that to my amp.  It sounds like option 1 will provide higher resolution audio but it also costs more.....thoughts? Thank you,