New Belkin Airplay 2 device

[BitPerfect_]

Unfortunately. From the Q&A section, Belkin site.

 

[Zensō]

View attachment 158264Unfortunately. From the Q&A section, Belkin site.

There is a ton of confusion around this, but my understanding is that Airplay 2 now streams at 24/48.

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[BitPerfect_]

May be. Belkin declared AirPlay 2 limited at 16/44.1 which could be fine but that user find that is not bit perfect.

 

[fabius]

I was just looking this up on Amazon UK and the reviews are... mixed https://www.amazon.co.uk/Belkin-SoundForm-Receiver-Wireless-Streaming/dp/B08YDTCNQH 3.9 stars

The main complaint seems to be that the output volume is extremely low. Plus various issues with connectivity and setup.

 

[BlackSpider777]

So is this device good? want to add airplay to my rotel stereo amp, should i get this or the Wiim Mini instead?

Thanks.

 

[Jeromeof]

Was thinking of getting this now that its on sale - any opinions? For example in comparison to the HomePod Mini or even a Sonos One? Mainly for Airplay 2 playback but possible for use an an Alexa speaker also

 

[telemike]

Wiim Mini instead

 

[Rosenbloom]

I got one from Amazon UK for £29.99 before it was sold out there. I then found Argos UK is doing a clearance and sells it for £24.99. Without much thinking I bought my second Belkin.
I use the optical output to connect it to my DAC, and stream local music files in my iPad. I must say I am very happy. Absolutely convenient for me!
I used to have a Cambridge Audio CXN V2 streamer. I returned it in the first week because of its poor wifi reception. The Belkin has no such problem. Very good!

 

[fabius]

I got one from Amazon UK for £29.99 before it was sold out there. I then found Argos UK is doing a clearance and sells it for £24.99. Without much thinking I bought my second Belkin.

Thank you for posting this! Quite the bargain. I've just ordered one to collect from my local Argos.

I did buy an Apple Airport Express off eBay, for over £30, which has been OK except it only seems to advertise itself over Airplay for a couple of minutes after it's turned on. After that I can't connect anything to it, and have to turn it off and on again. It's not the end of the world, as I only use it occasionally, and so it's usually turned off. But still frequently annoying.

I did read somewhere that older Apple TVs make for good Airplay receivers, and that because they're losing support for some DRM video, the price of used ones may start dropping.

 

[Jazz]

Belkin Soundform Connect Airplay reciever for Music for older stereos and amps has a code for 35% off – they show on the page for it – that knocks the price to $65. Free ground shipping. Normally this device is overpriced for what it does. This brings it to about what its normal price should be. They have a decent 90 day return for it too.

AirPlay 2 Audio Adapter with Optical + 3.5mm | Belkin US

Our Audio Adapter with AirPlay 2 is a plug-and-play way to wirelessly stream from your iOS device to any speaker with an optical or 3.5mm input. Shop now.

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BTW: I think some of the issues people have had with it can be fixed if you follow this guy's advice. In theory, you do not need the app for set up too. But this should clear it and allow it to integrate with HomeKit for whole home audio and voice control of Apple Music.