AirPlay won't be in the Model 978 because there's no network interface. The same is true for a smart phone app to provide control. You could get an AppleTV for $99, though, and connect it to any processor or receiver to get AirPlay along with a number of other functions (including control of the AppleTV via the Apple Remote app).
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