Yes, the Bluesound Node 2i has bluetooth. But it's also 5X times more expensive than the Auris bluMe HD. It's still a good value in a streamer. But in a system that doesn't require high res, like for background music, or casual listening, the $100 Auris bluMe HD might be perfectly sufficient. It works for great for me.
Office streaming solution?
Currently, in my office, I’m using my iphone to stream via a 8 year old Apple Airport connected, to a DAC, and then to an amp. While this setup has worked reasonably well, the Airport is old and no longer working seamlessly with the latest phone software. E.g. my phone has trouble finding the airport on the network, and it requires multiple restarts of Airport and phone to get them to work together.
I’m looking for a more stable and decent sounding solution.
Options:
- Use Audioengine’s B1 Bluetooth to input to my amp
- Bluesound node
- Other ideas???
Thanks for your suggestions.
I’m looking for a more stable and decent sounding solution.
Options:
- Use Audioengine’s B1 Bluetooth to input to my amp
- Bluesound node
- Other ideas???
Thanks for your suggestions.
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I use a Matrix Mini-i 3 Pro in a bedroom system. It is a very good DAC for the $800 price. The connectivity options are second to none. They are still working on ROON READY on this unit. It should have been done last month but their other products are ROON READY and this unit will also be ROON READY. I am currently streaming my ROON core with a hardwired Ethernet to the DAC and Apple AirPlay2 via my iPhone. Great results and AirPlay2 is ROON READY. Once the Matrix itself is ROON READY I do not need to use Airplay2. This is my low cost streaming option and it is good. This DAC also has wireless and it works well unit it does not. So I cannot recommend WiFi for this low cost solution. https://soundnews.net/sources/dacs/matrix-audio-mini-i-pro-3-third-time-s-a-charm/ |
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