Bluetooth receiver for the hifi?

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Hi, I know next to bugger all about these, but it would be handy for me to play some choir rehearsal files off my phone through the hifi.
I’m told a Bluetooth adapter / receiver is a good way to do it and simply plugs into the back of my Rega Brio RCA inputs.

Something like this? Any thoughts or advice?

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I have one of these, a Logitech version which is perfectly good for basic bluetooth connection.

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https://www.amazon.co.uk/Logitech-Bluetooth-Receiver-Audio-Adapter/dp/B00IJYG4FY/ref=sr_1_10?crid=111WM3A4KFUAA&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.6uW8nyOYcW_zFSr8g_fsHisvlSaRYlIDBfrIJ5F0yEdvjNEQ-zUaRU5htJFjLaLV1iDnthkCtlOqS8CIf-yZGKkqo0NYwuZ1YyFzdwlbVHFGBdjVFkijdK__7h0Rw-Ym3sXy9stBSJGgNzkMCsMpnRyfr-X4iR1KxTU1zlL1zNYkncjkyOJZN6ERAoK0R4UhjtWo3A-t7bZGP-wXRir48rNWR0rHazVdm4fsO-xPjyY.bYBBw5sVhCDDblm-t_6ECB9DkQkKNOw1jD_uotqfQy8&dib_tag=se&keywords=logitech+bluetooth+adapter&qid=1719949965&sprefix=logitech+bluetooth+adapte%2Caps%2C93&sr=8-10

EDIT - this appears to be an unbranded version a bit cheaper

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https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bluetooth-Streaming-Wireless-Receiver-Speakers/dp/B01CZVCYU0/ref=pd_dp_d_dp_dealz_related_d_sccl_3_3/261-0351908-8020854?pd_rd_w=JG7aC&content-id=amzn1.sym.10dd7456-0d76-4a12-8458-57d688699e18&pf_rd_p=10dd7456-0d76-4a12-8458-57d688699e18&pf_rd_r=MRHJZB35RS7R4ZJJQP6M&pd_rd_wg=nBZwS&pd_rd_r=ae391bf2-354a-4f79-9382-fef44f6984c1&pd_rd_i=B01CZVCYU0&psc=1

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I bought one of these Rob, on Al’s @spacehopper’s reco I believe -

TP-Link Bluetooth Stereo Audio Music Receiver Adapter with NFC Technology for iPhones, iPads, Smartphones, Tablets, Laptop and any Bluetooth-enabled device, 3.5 mm or RCA Jacks - Black ( HA100) https://amzn.eu/d/08ilIYbo

Brilliant bit of kit.

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Agreed. Does what it needs to do for silly money

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While admittedly I haven’t heard any expensive bluetooth gizmos to compare it with - this wee thing has been faultless and sounds great - jobs a good 'un. :+1:

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Thanks for the recommendations chaps, looks like I’m on the right path :+1:.

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I have a IFI audio zen blue v2 , no idea what it’s like as I’ve still not connected my system up but you’re welcome to borrow it for a while.

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If you use an android phone, do consider one of the newer bluetooth transmitters with aptx and or LDAC (neither will be of use if you’re an iphone user). Whilst I can never hear much difference between aptx and LDAC, both are an improvement over bluetooth with neither IME.

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Being a cheapskate (and to just try out the idea) I bought one of these tiny things. Seems to work well.

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I bought a BluDento B2 which I use to stream from lappy into the ANK DAC - it’s so absurdly fucking good (especially with an upgraded PSU), that it now gets more use than any other source!

My rather nice Arcam tuner has been packed-away…

It’s not the cheapest solution, but I doubt there’s a better solution for the very small amount money.

Modern Bluetooth protocols are amazingly good.

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We also have the Logitech version, and everyone in the house uses it, both Android and Apple phones, and seem v happy with it

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Me too. Its sounds good to me but how much better than these cheap options I have no idea. I suppose the digital outputs will be a bonus for some if they want to run it through a dac.

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Got one these last week thrown in with some Cambridge stuff I bought. No idea what it’s like.

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I bought the BluDento on Paul’s recommendation and it really is excellent :ok_hand:

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