What hardware do I need to play music from iPad?

Question

Hi all!
I've seen this done, but never asked how it's done! This may be a simple question for almost all of you, but I don't even know how to phrase it to look up via a web search!
I just ordered an iPad (4th generation) and one of the things I would like to do is play the music from it remotely. I work at a retreat center and during sessions/prayers we play music. I would like to do this at the podium rather than running back and forth to a dock (for an iPad, if there's such a thing) at the back of the room to push those buttons; we do this currently with our cd player.
So, what kind of hardware would I need to do so? Also, would it be possible to tie in this hardware to our overhead speaker system? What apps on the iPad would control this? Please keep in mind while I am a huge Apple fan and have an iMac & iPod, I am limited in my knowledge (so far) with a iPad. And my boss, who leads these services, is not the most tech savvy person, so it would need to be simple to operate too!
Thanks for any and all advise!!!!

Answer 1

"Rather than testing the limits of Bluetooth, maybe you should consider buying an Apple AirPort Express router and setting up a separate wifi network just for this link. No idea whether the audio output of the Express will match the "Hi-Z" Aux phono inputs electrically, but it seems worth a try if you have an Apple Store (or dealer) in the area. The price is within the range of BT mobile speakers offered through the Apple Store, and I know it can handle the range easily."
Okayyyy... the AirPort Express router sound like a more practical idea. I'll go with that; but I still have the same issue with connection to the amp. And I am not at all well versed in electronics to understand "Hi-Z" matching thingie . In your best guess, can connection be made with AirPort to our amp system via a bare wire connection??
"You used to be able to buy connector-X-to-bare-wire cables (for various values of X) at places like Radio Shack; you may still be able to do so. Failing that, buy a separate X-to-X or X-to-Y cable and cut off one end of that, rather than cutting a cable supplied with a BT (or WiFi) receiver, so you can return the receiver if it doesn't work for you."
Again, a more pratical idea, mark! I will look for such a cable; we have a Radio Shack down the road. To ask a dumb question with the "x-to-x or x-to-y" you mention above. I know one value is for the connector (x or y: type of jack, as like a headphone one or speaker). The other value has no change and would that possibly be the red and white lines commonly found on standard jacked connectors?
Third question: those red and white lines - are they different in the type of wire that is used in it's construction and that's why they are so marked? If I strip for bare wire connection, do I have to keep them marked for what will go where to the amp?
I just want to make the right decisions before any purchasing, mainly to see if it can be done!!!
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!