Is there any downside whatsoever to using Apple TV via an iPad for music streaming to my AVR/stereo?
I considered a bunch of options - Roku, Spotify Connect, AVR's built-in Airplay, Grace Digital internet radio tuner, etc - but it seems like you can do all these things with an iPad and Apple TV. And you can do it with the TV off, you can have the iPad as a more functional remote, you can use more apps, play podcasts, play your own files, stream video, everything.
So I'm leaning towards just buying a used iPad mini ($180) and an Apple TV ($100) and ending it there. It's more expensive but it seems like a comprehensive solution. What do you guys think?
I considered a bunch of options - Roku, Spotify Connect, AVR's built-in Airplay, Grace Digital internet radio tuner, etc - but it seems like you can do all these things with an iPad and Apple TV. And you can do it with the TV off, you can have the iPad as a more functional remote, you can use more apps, play podcasts, play your own files, stream video, everything.
So I'm leaning towards just buying a used iPad mini ($180) and an Apple TV ($100) and ending it there. It's more expensive but it seems like a comprehensive solution. What do you guys think?