Um said:
This is very helpful thanks.
My iPad will be the remote so I wouldn't need the touch..
Well I have never and I mean never expierenced AirPlay with out drop outs. Fact
Sounds like it might be an option........ This Amazon thingy.
Cheers
Just to put the other side of the argument, I use an early plug in, dual band AEX which is configured as a network extender, even though it is right next to my modest Virgin router hub. All our devices are set up to connect directly to the hub on the 2.4Ghz band. Only the one device that I use to stream from is connected via the 5Ghz band to the AEX.
No dropouts, none!
If you want something with Spotify Connect that also streams local content, take a look at this.
https://www.hifiklubben.dk/streaming/flere-produkter-med-streaming/argon-stream-2-musikstreamer/
Neat looking device,
You will have to import from europe but the dealers, HifiKlubben, are reliable and well known. Even with shipping it should not cost more than £100-120. It is cheaper from non eurozone countries but you might get caught with import duty and VAT, buy out of Amsterdam and what you see is what you pay.