Thoughts on an iPad as a streaming source?

[Rexp]

I've compared the Node 2i to a battery powered Chromecast Audio and preferred the Chromecast, downside is no gapless playback. This new device caught my eye:

https://www.tonepublications.com/review/andover-audio-songbird-hi-res-music-streamer/

 

[Rexp]

5 hours ago, davide256 said:

You can build a wireless i7 NUC server +good LPS for about $1200, thats a better deal than the Zen Mini because with the Zen mini you would have to buy their upgrade

LPS to do better than NUC + LPS. You would need software, Roon Nucleus with Roon license I believe runs $120 annually, would allow you to stream to Roon compatible endpoints like Idevices as well as play over USB connect from server to DAC. And I find Qobuz with iPhone indispensable, its integrated (with Qobuz subscription)

to Roon

Is there any difference in sound between the Qobuz app and Qobuz via Roon? If only streaming, seems like Roon is unnecessary.