Decent Bluetooth to Spdif receiver?

[Koeitje]

I'm looking for a simple Bluetooth receiver (preferably the latest Bluetooth version) with Spdif output. I guess it there isn't much that can go wrong here and the cheapest that does this from Aliexpress should do?

 

[Berwhale]

I have this receiver/transmitter: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07RPV5MXD

Generally it works fine, however, I was unable to consistently set the codec to AptX-LL when using it with my TV to send to another Bt receiver (ES100 or BTR3).

There's a bit more about my device here: https://www.audiosciencereview.com/...-dac-that-wont-ruin-quality.9228/#post-239089

 

[Koeitje]

This is the one I was looking at. But I have zero Bluetooth knowledge with regards to audio standards.

 

[Wayne A. Pflughaupt]

I guess it there isn't much that can go wrong here

Actually, there is. Bluetooth can be blinky and unreliable. I'd advise getting one with high user approval rating. The Avantree Oasis seems to be one of the better options.

Regards,
Wayne A. Pflughaupt

 

[Berwhale]

Bluetooth can be blinky and unreliable.

Indeed, I gave up with it for TV use and bought and RF based solution from Sennheiser...

https://en-uk.sennheiser.com/wireless-tv-earphone-headphone-stereo-flex-5000

 

[JamesC]

I have BluDento BLT-HD and it rocks.

https://www.amazon.com/Upgraded-BluDento-Bluetooth-Receiver-Speakers/dp/B07F6ZP5WF

 

[Wayne A. Pflughaupt]

I have BluDento BLT-HD and it rocks.

https://www.amazon.com/Upgraded-BluDento-Bluetooth-Receiver-Speakers/dp/B07F6ZP5WF

I think your experience (and the Avantree user reviews) helps confirm that the cheapest option probably won't the best.

Regards,
Wayne A. Pflughaupt

 

[raindance]

I use an FX Audio BL-MUSE-01 which you can find on Amazon for about $46. It works well and sounds good fed to an external DAC via SPIDF or Toslink. If you use it with your phone, make sure to mute notifications.

 

[JamesC]

I think your experience (and the Avantree user reviews) helps confirm that the cheapest option probably won't the best.

Regards,
Wayne A. Pflughaupt

I use the BluDento BLT-HD with a Schiit stack and Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro (250ohm) at work. My source is Tidal from a LG Thinq G8 phone. The LG and BluBento both have aptX-HD and it sounds pretty good. The Avantree has aptX Low Latency ment for Video Sync. For pure music the aptX-HD version supports 24bit/48kHz LPCM audio data while aptX-LL has a latency of less than 40ms and 48kHz / 16bit LPCM audio data.

 

[Atanasi]

This is the one I was looking at. But I have zero Bluetooth knowledge with regards to audio standards.

I have Vikefon B21, with a longer range. It works fine as a receiver, currently feeding E30. I have also used it as a transmitter, where it was often slow to find a pairing receiver.

 

[Vincent Kars]

But I have zero Bluetooth knowledge with regards to audio standards.

maybe this part of my website is of help: https://www.thewelltemperedcomputer.com/HW/Bluetooth.htm

If you want to know it in depth: https://habr.com/en/post/456182/

 

[Koeitje]

Since this was bumped, I might as well say what I went for. I have the IOTA surround processor and they got their own Bluetooth dongle. But the range isn't great and sometimes it drops the audio even when my phone is in close proximity. Since I'm getting an Xbox Series X soon I will just use that to get Spotify to my processor.