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Post by brettj on Sept 11, 2018 7:30:47 GMT
Have just bought a Cyrus 3 for my eldest daughter. Will match it with my old pair of Quad 11L speakers.
She wants the flexibility of Bluetooth. Any suggestions?
The only thing I'd like is RCA out to the Cyrus.
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Post by MartinT on Sept 11, 2018 10:57:13 GMT
SMSL to the rescue! The SMSL B1 should do the trick.
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Post by ChrisB on Sept 11, 2018 14:19:24 GMT
There are some very cheap no frills option available too - like around a tenner - if you want to keep the budget really low. Chris is yer man for this question, I think. He has been happily blueing his teeth for years!
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Post by Chris on Sept 11, 2018 18:52:11 GMT
Brettj - look for an August mr230. That'll do the trick just fine.
It'll come with a 3.5mm to 2rca but find a better one.
Another option is Google Chrome audio but that has drawbacks. Stick with bt for convenience.
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Post by Chris on Sept 11, 2018 18:53:29 GMT
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Post by brettj on Sept 12, 2018 6:58:19 GMT
Looking at an Audioengine B1
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Post by ChrisB on Sept 12, 2018 7:33:28 GMT
Oh, I didn't realise you wanted it to have a DAC as well.
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Post by brettj on Sept 12, 2018 8:07:22 GMT
Oh, I didn't realise you wanted it to have a DAC as well. To be honest Chris, I'm not sure what I want. I'm a 2 channel guy. It's not really my way of listening. My daughter is 30, but still phones and online music are her generation's way to listen.
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Post by Chris on Sept 12, 2018 11:17:21 GMT
The one I linked to will work fine. Just plug it into the charger,2 rca to the amp then pair it up with the phone. No dac required.
That'll give you all your online stuff through your stereo,inc you tube ,Spotify etc
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Post by brettj on Sept 12, 2018 20:41:58 GMT
Slight change of plans (as happens when thinking audio).
I'm now looking for a reasonable sounding Bluetooth receiver with digital out. Will now hook it up to an old Dac for her. That way she can use a wired USB from desktop computer, as well as phone/laptop etc for bluetooth.
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Post by brettj on Sept 21, 2018 10:41:59 GMT
Thanks Chris's and Martin.
Ended up buying an SMSL B1
Cheers Brett
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Post by Slinger on Sept 21, 2018 13:31:10 GMT
I think we're going to have to start an SMSL owner's club. Don't forget to post your thoughts on the B1, Brett. I'm sure a few of us would be very interested.
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Post by MartinT on Sept 21, 2018 14:36:59 GMT
Good move, Brett. Let us know how you get on.
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Post by Chris on Sept 26, 2018 18:51:28 GMT
Glad your happy with it.
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