the set up was super easy (I'm using the wired connection) using a I pad mini with the MusicCast app

You can access an advanced web interface, which looks like it was designed in 1996, but is the only place you will find every single setting and feature available for the device.

The set up of the unit is easy and straightforward

Much improved experience over the Chromecast Audio, which cuts in and out and often freezes during usage while also limiting Spotify streaming quality to 256kbit/s vs