Yes, you can connect an iPad to it using the rear panel UBS connection and your iPad multipin cable. McAire will put out a 1 amp charging current.
Why buy? Great sound a great way to enjoy iTunes.
Thanks,
Ron-C
I purchased one and came without the McIntosh logo and was told by corporate that going forward new ones will have it
These original models might be sought after down the road
I would be quite unhappy with this. ...Why would they ship these without proper badging? ...It's almost as if they don't reaalllly want to identify it as a true McIntosh product. ...If I paid $3k for one only to find that units which ship weeks later bear the full McIntosh label, I would insist that they replace my faceplate.
As for collectibility of the earlier units... I don't really buy it. In fact, considering that these use as their primary means of signal input a very time-limited wifi technology, I doubt any of them - with or without McIntosh labeling - will have much resale value in just a few years time.
NuVintage, I am using an AppleTV with an outboard DAC. The problem is when I have to fire up the TV as well.
I might be misinterpreting what you're saying so apologies in advance if I'm being pedantic, are you saying you have to turn on the TV to use your Apple TV? I don't even have video connected to my Apple TV, I just push music via airplay from my computer or usually use my smartphone as the remote.