If you own an iPhone, iPad, or iPad Touch-and an AppleTV, AirPort Express, or AirPlay-enabled system-you probably already know that you can play the music from any Apple AirPlay-enabled app. In iTunes, you click the AirPlay button (the Speakers pop-up menu in older versions of iTunes) in the lower-right corner of the iTunes window, and then choose the AirPort Express or Apple TV as.
Play it loud: Spotify sounds great when played through stereos, sound systems and speakers.
The Airport Express is surely more 'hi-fi' because, as you say, there's less processing (only downsampling to 44.1 kHZ due to Airplay's limit). The wired MacPro/mini way is even more 'audiophile' (actually it's perfect from an audio point of view). Question: Q: Streaming Spotify through AirPort Express I've bought an AirPort Express 802.11n (2nd generation) for the sole purpose of using it to stream Spotify to my stereo. My intention is to connect the unit to my DAC via USB and then use my iPad as a controller with the Spotify application. AirPlay is still supported by Apple. This is the IP protocol suite used for streaming between an AirPlay 'server' (typically, iTunes) and an AirPlay 'client.' The Express is just one of those clients. Rudegar has pointed out some others.
Visit Spotify Everywhere for supported devices and to find out what's available to you. If you don't see your device there, you can check with its manufacturer.
Find below how to play Spotify on your device.
Note: Some connection types require Spotify Premium.
You can listen to Spotify on your speaker and sound system by using the Spotify app on your phone and tablet as a remote. Also compatible with Chromecast Audio, and Apple AirPlay!
For more information, check out Spotify Connect.
Check out the Voice Assistants you can use to play Spotify on supported speakers and sound systems.
Go wireless and play Spotify on Bluetooth supported speakers and sound systems.
Find out more about setting up Bluetooth.
Google Chromecast Audio lets you play Spotify from your phone, tablet, desktop, or web browser to a speaker or sound system.
For help setting up, visit the Google Chromecast Audio support site.
To use your phone or tablet as a remote with your Chromecast device, check out Spotify Connect.
With AirPlay, you can use your iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, or Mac to play Spotify on an Apple TV, AirPlay compatible speaker, or another Mac.