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Hi All,
I have been fixing up my fathers old BS 2500 and would like to add wireless to it. I have tried Amazon Echo dot and the sound is average at best. (using mini jack to 5 pin din)
Have access to Apple TV3, would the sound be better using the optical out or HDMI with a convertor to DIN? or am I still limited to Apple and Echo's bit stream output?
don't have the money for a Core, just looking for a better than average sound. As this is a B&O :0)
many thanks
Paul
I have been very impressed with the sound quality from my Apple Airport Express, which I use to add Airplay to my BC9500 (into the aux port). I bought a second as a spare because they are so useful, even having Airplay 2 if you download the latest SW version. They do have have a 3.5mm aux/line output.
Unfortunately Apple don't sell them any more, but you can find them on eBay for a reasonable price: £50-70 if in good condition. Make sure that you get the latest Airplay 2 capable version, which is the MC414 with model number A1392.
Location: Warwickshire, UK
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Thanks Guy for the information. Are you using the 3.5 jack from the Airport express. Would that be better than Echo dot as Airport Express has Airplay 2?
Yes I am using the 3.5mm jack from the airport express. I like the airport express because I now use Apple phones, hence the Airplay function is excellent. Airplay 2 added the functionality to have a multi-room system - eg the ability to stream from my iPhone to two airport express in different rooms and ensure that the music/radio is in sync.
Sorry but I don't have any experience of Echo dot, but I do think it may have the ability to act as a stand alone/voice controlled device (so you don't need a phone to control it?) Others may know more.
Location: Warwickshire, UK
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