I'm interested in this as I'm in the same boat. Like the OP I want to be able to either sit on the sofa or be in the kitchen and pick up a touch device and select what music I want and for it to come out the hi-if.

Currently have a 561 and D5k-18biters 3rd gen Apple TV. Air playing what music I want by browsing my iPad and just hitting airplay.

Think it sounds great. I have a problem where I get a complete drop out in output. The only way I can get it back is to switch wireless off and on on the iPad. Think it might be a problem with my rubbish sky router.

My dad is also running the same with an added extra which I'm setting up for him of a gear4 remote wireless device. So from the kitchen say you have an app on the iPad where you can change volume on the Meridian. The pod in the lounge sends out the ir signal.

So I'm fairly happy with this setup but is there something better out there with better sound?

Forgot to say sticking to a low budget like I have done so far

Last edited by Chris J C; 2013-01-16 13:25. Reason: Forgot to say what budget.
561m, D5k fronts, Pair 205's running 2 x Scandyna micropod se centers. The Ball! Scandyna Sub. Matching Scandyna rears with Boss car power amp.
Ex. Meridian service engineer.