Ipad to Amplifier

[velocemitch]

Probably been asked before but I'm finding it a bit confusing.

I'm wanting to use my Ipad to stream music via bluetooth to my Amp and Speakers. I know I need a DAC of some type, but many appear to only output direct to speakers or via a jack plug type Aux input. My Arcam 8R Amp doesn't have a Aux input, just the usual inputs for Phono, CD, Tuner etc.

It would appear from the searches I have done I'm likely to need to spend well over a hundred quid to do this, (ie something like the iFi Audio Zen at £129.00).

Or are there any cheap alternatives?

[miniman]

Chromecast Audio and a 3.5mm > Phono cable is what I use.

[NDA]

Look on Amazon for a Bluetooth receiver - anything from around £25.

Unless I've missed the point, you don't need a DAC - just a receiver the will take the bluetooth signal from your iPad. The receiver will plug into a spare input on your amp.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bluetooth-Streaming-Wirel...

[velocemitch]

NDA said:

Look on Amazon for a Bluetooth receiver - anything from around £25.

Unless I've missed the point, you don't need a DAC - just a receiver the will take the bluetooth signal from your iPad. The receiver will plug into a spare input on your amp.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bluetooth-Streaming-Wirel...

Right done it with one of those, not much to lose at that price.
Thanks

[LordHaveMurci]

Could even use an Amazon Echo or similar surely?

Would have the option of streaming from Prime without needing the iPad then?