https://www.amazon.com/MP3-Players-P...ode=1264866011
Well like I said, different devices. I was just saying apple but I dont use them, I've never had an iPod, just an off-brand.
You said you had a 'smartish' phone so I suggested another device. Just look for one that works with Spotify or whatever service you want to use. Check the reviews.
I've found that people who don't want to do a bunch of tech tend to do better with discreet devices. We grew up when every function you wanted had a different device. Now it's all one: the phone.
So you'll take one of these devices, and plug it into your computer with the supplied USB cable. It will then synch with your Spotify on your computer (because you made sure it would by reading the reviews), and put the songs on the device. Then you plug the device into your stereo with the supplied audio jack.
That way you don't have to screw with Bluetooth, which is sounds like you don't want to do. Also, the device is ONLY for music, and you just learn one thing.
Threads like these are basically people:
A) showing how much they know
B) arguing that their way is best
I am offering you the easiest, most foolproof way to do it which I observe non-tech people doing. You don't need an iAnything, I just suggested Apple b/c they make it easy.