Equipment Recommendations - The Home For New System and Upgrade Advice
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HayesWeighsIn
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Hey, thanks all!
@folsom_lives - I should have specified, I need one with an analog input. I saw this one and initially thought it was the one until I saw it only has digital inputs.
@Krampus' #1 Diaper Baby - thanks! There seem to be a few at this kind of $20-$40 price range. @mindhead1, I actually have an MPOW for my car that I quite like. I realize this is a little crazy, but I actually use it because it has virtually unnoticeable latency, I sometimes have super long drives for work, and it lets me stream a game with audio in sync. I promise I am keeping my eyes on the road and only doing this on long stretches of interstate!! Haha. I'm thinking of something with a little bit more fidelity if possible, as audio-wise it's definitely more compressed than the built-in BT in my car.
@Pergo - saw that one as well, but unfortunately it's just a receiver, which is the way more common application.
This all has lead me here:
bluMe Duo
Auris bluMe Duo integrates seamlessly into new and existing TV setups, car audio or HiFi stereo systems to add HiFi Bluetooth streaming for headphones, speakers, phones and other devices. Featuring analog and digital connections for universal compatibility, audio bypass and extended Bluetooth range.theauris.com
Seems to get universally great feedback amongst a more audio-conscious crowd. Question is, is it worth the extra ~$90 from one of the $40 options available. I mean, I sure like that screen. Haha
Thanks all for the help, keep you posted on what the heck I'm trying here!
For anyone interested in my weird Bluetooth transmitter quest - ended up going with this Auris BluMe Duo. I have a converted garage that serves as my office, studio, and small home gym. I have a StudioDeck out there, and wanted to be able to spin some LPs through Bluetooth headphones while working out.
This thing through Bose QC45s even with just the simple SBC codec sounds way better than I could have anticipated. It doesn’t have any sort of volume control on either end, so I’m feeding it from a monitor controller so that I have some passive attenuation on the front end, otherwise the input will clip if I just take it flat off the phono pre, and it does seem to require a set of Bluetooth headphones that has on-board hardware volume control, as it did not play with AirPods, but perhaps that’s just because those only really behave well with playback from Apple devices? You guys likely know better than I.
It’s been a lot of fun being able to get a few more LP listens in each week!
mindhead1
Active Member
Or PayPal. Really no reason to transact in cold hard cash for high $$$ in 2025 unless have a reason not to leave a paper trail.
mindhead1
Active Member
That’s dedication! I have an old Sonos 5 in my garage gym. I would never think to try and play records and work out.
displayname
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If he invites me into his home for a demo, I wouldn't mind handing over actual paper dollars. But I would prefer paypal or similar in this case.
Joe Mac
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Still gets me a decent discount with most trades….
I really wanted an old school 1970s table but wanted easy to use, once I saw that you could do this to a technics, I was sold.That looks really good. Takes the edge off of the DJ look I dislike about the 1200G.
Might have to reconsider my thinking on that.
Joe Mac
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PayPal charges the seller a fee on sales. If you do family and friends it charges you a fee instead of him but you lose the buyer protections.
Ghost
Original Resident Ghost
You can come be my backup in case this is an elaborate scheme to steal my monies and break my face
displayname
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If it was ebay or craigs list, I'd be more concerned. On USAM, Audiogon, and select forums I don't worry about it as much.
Especially if you get to speak to them on the phone ahead of time.
ngower
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And this is how I kill Ghost and get their USM Haller
Ghost
Original Resident Ghost
You fool, if you kill me you still have to get past my vicious guard dog once you arrive at my residence! He’s formidable I tell you!
Nee Lewman
बैस्टर्ड
Yeah, my first thought was… is he using voice modulation?
ngower
Well-Known Member
My cat can take him.
displayname
Well-Known Member
I do this for cheap stuff. Or stuff that I think might be stolen. FB, Craigslist and Ebay are much more common for those things. But if it's from a dedicated hifi exchange, pretty good chance they are a normal person if they even found those sites. Not enough volume on those channels for scammers to waste their time.
Plus in this case, you can't demo it at a police station or public site. If I'm dropping $4K on audio gear, I want to make damn sure it works.
mindhead1
Active Member
When dealing with a reputable retailer I agree, with random person from the internet I am going to extra cautious.
My job provides me some insight into a lot of the scams being perpetrated on the inter webs. It’s making me paranoid in my old age.
Nee Lewman
बैस्टर्ड
See, this is how @Mather operates, he knows you think this…