iPad Mini with bigger screen, USB-C and no home button looking likely

[What Hi-Fi?]

Leaked schematics of the new iPad Mini suggest look consistent with previous rumours – same chassis but with bigger screen.

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[bristollinnet]

This could form the basis of a very effective and relatively low cost streamer for Apple Music's Lossless and HiRes Files. All you would need is an external DAC of some kind that accepts a USB input, and a short USB-C to USB-A or USB-B cable. I suspect in a blind listening it might score as high as the usual high-end suspects.