Streamer Recommendations

Music --> PC --> cloud --> ipad --> streamer --> amp/speaker/sw ??

WHY ?? when you could just do

Music --> external ssd (galvanic isolated USB) --> streamer --> amp/speaker/sw

much cleaner, less noise, shorter signal path,

right now ext. ssd is much cheaper per TB.

What he said.

Innuous Zen or other brands come with a CD burner and I have seen 4 TB drives.

The biggest thing beside the sound is what software is used.  You might be able to sign up for internet radio for free.

Consider the tariff amount and don’t get surprised by the shipping company so buy something local

Antipodes are excellent streamers, but are slightly above your budget.