Lossless iTune music

"better more capable hardware could do on higher levels"

eh??

if an ipad and some other device using the same files are serving up a bit stream to the same outboard DAC, I fail to see how another device is better or more capable or at a higher level.

In fact, if the ipad is on battery power while operating. you eliminate a gnd loop thru the p/s

Easier to use might apply.

Nuforce iDo sounds like a good solution,  My iPad Pro has 512GB hard drive.  Most of my music is stored in iTunes lossless format; some MP3.  There is enough storage to hold large size format.  I also have a 8TB NAS that holds video and more music which I connect and play though wireless network from iPad.

i used to use a 2 to 1 Cardas cable plug into iPad to play music, but don’t like the sound and it’s inconvenient.  Bluetooth works great because I can stay in my chair, play music and multitask on iPad.

i never thought about Bluetooth music quality.  Just found an article, kind of interesting.
http://www.sereneaudio.com/blog/how-good-is-bluetooth-audio-at-its-best

I guess the key is using a good DAT.  Thanks for your feedback, learn a lot.

You can always buy a Google Chromecast Audio ($30) and use that instead of bluetooth.  Much better quality, for very little cost, and very easy to use.

@alexlhsu - The Nuforce iDo works great for me. Technically, i think it only "supports" gen 4-5 devices, but we also use gen 6 devices with it. I don't know if gen 7/8 devices will work, but I don't know why they wouldn't.

The iDo is long out of production and the availability is limited. Not sure if there is any comparable device that will connect to an iPhone/iPod and pass bit perfect digital...

Good luck.