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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.
cdc2
reubent
6,936 posts
 
OK, so you stream a bit of everything, including iTunes. Well, I don't believe BlueSound Node 2i supports iTunes/Apple Music. If that is important, you may need to go a different route.

I use an Auris bluMe HD bluetooth receiver in my man cave system. It is a fantastic bluetooth receiver. Check it out directly from the manufacturer's website. It's $119, but they offer 10% if you supply your e-mail address. I love it and use it nearly every day.

Yes, I know I could get somewhat better sound quality with a dedicated streamer and a streaming service that offers high res. But the Auris works great and I can stream anything that I can stream from my iPhone or laptop. Easy, Peasy.
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jazzman7
334 posts
 
Just an fyi that Bluesound kit does support input via Bluetooth, and Node 2i supports 2 way Bluetooth.
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noble100
2,419 posts
 
ruebent:" I use an Auris bluMe HD bluetooth receiver in my man cave system."

ruebent,

     Does Auris know you're kissing n telling about what goes on in your man cave?

Tim

reubent
6,936 posts
 
@noble100  - They don't care what you do with it after your purchase......
reubent
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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.
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