Bluetooth or 3.5mm jack?

nick193
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Bluetooth or 3.5mm jack? Jun 15, 2021 6:30:46 GMT via mobile

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Post by nick193 on Jun 15, 2021 6:30:46 GMT

Hey all,

So the title says it all. I'm running a NAD3130 and looking for a way to connect in my partner's phone. Would a Bluetooth adaptor be a feasible way to do this or is it easier/better to get a jack and plug the phone in directly?

Any thoughts or advice would be greatly appreciated.

Peace,
Nick

MartinT Administrator Posts: 54,905	Bluetooth or 3.5mm jack? Jun 15, 2021 8:20:18 GMT nick193 likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by MartinT on Jun 15, 2021 8:20:18 GMT Bluetooth adapters are inexpensive and a good way to feed various devices into the system. You may well find that it's better quality than the 3.5mm jack as it bypasses the phone's DAC.
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MartinT Administrator Posts: 54,905	Bluetooth or 3.5mm jack? Jun 15, 2021 8:21:31 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by MartinT on Jun 15, 2021 8:21:31 GMT jandl100 recommended this one... www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mini-Bluetooth-5-0-Digital-Interface-OPT-COAX-Converter-Audio-Receiver-ATPX-HD/264774340054 Oops, sorry, your NAD has no digital input!
	Last Edit: Jun 15, 2021 8:22:32 GMT by MartinT TP-Link MR-600 router > Uptone EtherREGEN reclocker > Sonore Signature Rendu Deluxe streamer > Coherent modded Gustard U18 DDC > Gustard X26 Pro DAC > Belles SA-100 power amp > Usher Dancer Be-20 speakers. 2 x AfterDark master clocks. PS Audio P3 & P12 regenerators. 2 x Uptone JS-2 & Coherent QP-2 LPSUs.

MartinT Administrator Posts: 54,905	Bluetooth or 3.5mm jack? Jun 15, 2021 8:24:04 GMT nick193 likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by MartinT on Jun 15, 2021 8:24:04 GMT Try this one... www.ebay.co.uk/itm/402803045840?hash=item5dc8eeb5d0:g:sO4AAOSwc1VgEm6l
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Bluetooth or 3.5mm jack? Jun 15, 2021 8:55:04 GMT via mobile nick193 likes this

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Post by jandl100 on Jun 15, 2021 8:55:04 GMT

Hi Nick

I'm a big fan of Bluetooth, it's my preferred way to feed my system.

If you've got a separate DAC then the item Martin first linked to is excellent, but it only has digital outputs.

If it's just for casual use then Martin's second link should be fine, but you'll be lucky to get a really good DAC for a few £!

Last Edit: Jun 15, 2021 9:04:39 GMT by jandl100

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nick193 Rank: Duo Posts: 43	Bluetooth or 3.5mm jack? Jun 15, 2021 9:04:34 GMT via mobile jandl100 likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by nick193 on Jun 15, 2021 9:04:34 GMT That's brilliant you guys. Thanks for the help 👍

John Administrator Posts: 15,625	Bluetooth or 3.5mm jack? Jun 15, 2021 11:35:22 GMT nick193 likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by John on Jun 15, 2021 11:35:22 GMT Agree with Jerry Bluetooth is very easy to use. Your biggest expensive will be the DAC unless your CD player has a digital input.
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Post by nick193 on Jun 15, 2021 6:30:46 GMT

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