– Audioengine 32-Bit Bluetooth Amplifier Music Streamer HiFi - Optical & RCA Bluetooth Receiver for Speakers

Easy to set up, feels sturdy, works well with my Bluetooth deck (The sound is clear with no static or interference) and is small enough to sit next to my amp fairly inconspicuously. Everything is in the same room so I cannot comment on how far the range is, or connectivity through walls, but it does the job I bought it for.

Excellent sound and locks on rigidly to the AptX HD output from my LG TV. very reliable connection. I am using the optical out as I have a very good DAC and the sound is light years better than my previous device which was limited to Bluetooth 4.0 only. Very easy to set up and paired right away.

This is one of the best designed and engineered audio units purchased in recent years. Compact and neat, the build quality is very high and the audio performance is exceptional form power on. Pairing with another Bluetooth device is a breeze and takes less than 60 seconds. Once paired, the Bluetooth signal is locked in and doesn't drop out. Once hooked up to the HiFi kit the sound quality is simply stunning. Great clarity, depth of sound across the stereo soundstage with no noise over Bluetooth. The 24-bit DAC means that the digital sound is transformed into very high quality analog signals. Think CD quality. The short manual is both clear and informative. A section suggests that the audio will continue to improve until the unit has been operation for between 40-50 hours. Not reached that point yet but are delighted with the current sound quality so will be interested in how much better it gets. You don't get high quality without paying extra. The unit price will only increase further with UK inflation and currency fluctuations. If you are looking for a Bluetooth receiver to link your digital devices to your analog HiFi then you'll be delighted too.

I replaced a Neet BT receiver with a Audioengine B1 and the resultant enhanced overall musicality of the B1 is substantial. Pairing and connecting my iPhone was trouble-free and accomplished in seconds. I am taking a feed from the toslink optical output of the B1 into a Chord DAC and amplifier. In my view any upgrade to a hifi-kit is to be judged from two aspects; (a) the additional previously unheard detail and clarity of music and (b) the more difficult to define aesthetic pleasurable "musicality" of tonal balance and ambiance . The B1 ticks both boxes, very impressively indeed. In fact, beautifully. At c. £130 the B1 isn't cheap, on the other hand it is beautifully engineered and permits a significant upgrade to be performed to your hi-kit easily in a few minutes. Can music BT'ed from an iPhone ever achieve the same sudiophile levels of fideility as from the original CD ? Probably not, but for those of us too idle to stir ourselves from our armchair to retrieve CD's from our library, it comes bloody close. A highly recommended piece of kit for those in pursuit of superb hi-fi musical quality combined with the convenience of BT sourcing.

Good sound quality, easy and stable pairing, well built. I thought the output level would be higher but it seemed to be at the same level as the Bayan Audio unit that I have so you have to adjust your amp volume setting accordingly. However, worth the extra expense for the look, feel and better, more defined and transparent sound quality.

Bought this receiver to add to my bedroom Hi Fi. (Floor standing steakers and Pioneer Amp A400). Sound quality is much better than you would expect from a compressed audio format through Bluetooth. In a word Great. The range is also stretches into other rooms and downstairs. Further than my other BT devices. Easy to set up, does not drop connection and remembers previous devices. It is small so easy to place. The cables supplied are ok and do the job. Worth spending the extra money over cheaper options is you value sound quality. Would buy again.

I don’t often review products but this Bluetooth receiver is so good I felt compelled to do so. Easy installation and pairs beautifully with my IPhone. I have connected it up to my Hi Fi System using my Cambridge Audio amp and 2 sets of speakers ( Q Acoustics Q3010i in the lounge and vintage hifi speakers in huge weighted cabinets standing 4’ high, 18” wide and 21” deep in the adjoining garden room). I upgraded the standard phono cables, which came with the receiver, with some QED Performance graphite phono cables. I can now listen to music on Spotify and BBC Sounds through the Hifi speakers using my IPhone. The sound is truly amazing, not quite as good as vinyl but pretty close. The bluetooth connection is brilliant. The receiver sits on the top of my HiFi cabinet in the lounge and can connect with my phone from any room in the house, upstairs as well as downstairs. Very happy!

I am beyond disappointed with this Audioengine Bluetooth receiver, especially since it was designed in the US (but made in China). I connected its optical output to my Benchmark DAC3 and was dismayed to find that the digital signal is 16 bits and the sampling frequency is BELOW 44.1khz for aptX HD (I confirmed my phone settings are correct). Since my Benchmark doesn't have indicators for sampling frequencies below 44.1, I'm guessing the Audioengine is outputting a 32khz signal. SBC, aptX, and aptX HD are all outputed at 16 bits and below 44.1khz. How did this Bluetooth receiver make it through product testing? Also, my unit was sold by Audioengine Europe and the unit I received had the original seal broken and the US model sticker removed from the box (on the box there's an area where a small round sticker is placed on the box to indicate the model version, for example US, UK and EU). I'm guessing Audioengine opened the US model boxes and replaced the USB power supplies with versions that had UK plugs. I returned this Bluetooth receiver within minutes of opening it.

Ideal zum Ansteuern einer hochwertigen Stereoanlage. Kann nur empfangen aber das im aktuellen 5.3. Standard. Ausgabe analog mit offensichtlich sehr gutem eingebautem Dac oder als optisches spdif Signal. Gut verarbeitet und kompakt. Verbindung klappt sehr gut. Stromanschluss 5V, das lässt auch Upgrades zu wenn man das möchte

I've now had the Audioengine B2 for a couple of months, well past the 50 hour "break-in" time, and I can say that it is without reservation the best $189 gadget I've bought in a long time. I had been using a Motorola DC800, which I bought several years ago on the recommendation of David Pogue, when he was still with the NYTimes. There's no comparison between the performance of the two devices--the Audioengine is in a different audio cosmos, mostly, I'm sure, because of the superior quality of the digital to analog conversion chips--cheap vs. not-so-cheap. The quality and clarity of the sound produced by the Audioengine is, to my 70+ year-old ears--dramatic. I have some hearing loss, and the difference the Audioengine makes for me is the difference between being able to understand newscasters voices and missing 25 to 35 percent of what's being said. As for music, the results are excellent. The set-up for me was effortless. I'd been using the other gateway for years, and the Audioengine, if anything, was even easier to pair. It's working flawlessly with 2 iMacs, 2 iPhone 5's and 2 iPads, for a 6 device maximum, perfect for us. You just have to remember which device is connected to the music receiver because, like all Bluetooth devices, it only connects with one source at a time. If you forget that your computer is connected, you will not be able to pair another device with the device until your disconnect it form the one it's currently paired with. To solve this, I usually just leave it connected to my iMac and access music through iTunes on the computer via the Remote app on the phones and iPads. It works like a charm. Oh, about the range--my old Motorola DC 800 can maintain a connection up to about 35 feet or so then it drops out. Also, whenever we turned on our microwave when using the older gateway, it would stop working until the microwave went off, then it would sometimes continue playing and sometimes just disconnect. With the Audioengine, that has not been a problem. The manufacturer claims that the device's range is 100 feet. That seems accurate to me, plus the Audioengine seems oblivious to our microwave. Also, as a technical detail, I have it connected to a Pioneer Elite SC-55 Receiver with three separate music zones. To connect it to multi-zone devices, you'll usually have to connect BOTH the digital AND analog outputs to get sound in multi-zone configurations. Most digital receivers cannot broadcast digital signals to other than the main speakers. At least, that's the way the last two Pioneer receivers I've used have been configured. Bottom line: simple set-up, superior audio performance, great range...I give it 5 stars plus. TWO WEEKS LATER; One more little glitch which has come up a couple of times. While switching between devices, or sometimes after a power grid failure, the device shuts down its analogue output and only outputs through the digital output. This affects my Pioneer receiver's multi-zone output, which only accommodates analogue signals. The problem is solved by rebooting the bluetooth device--simply unplug it, wait a few seconds, then plug it back in. Problem solved. A minor inconvenience, but I thought I'd mention it. And one more thing--the power light on the device is very bright. If you have it in a bedroom, you'll have to cover it because it illuminates the whole room like a powerful night light. Also, I edited the original review after I discovered that the popping chattering problem I was having can be solved by keeping the device as far away as possible from the power supply on my receiver. Just moving it to another shelf in the cabinet solved this problem. Have had the device for several months now and still think it's worth 5 stars.

Having experienced much difficulty over the years with bluetooth, I can say all is finally solved with the Audioengine B1. Set up is reassuringly simple and painless. Bluetooth connection is highly stable - no stutters, gurgles, drop-outs. Sound quality was a particular priority for me, and I can say that the onboard DAC performs very decently, feeding a satisfyingly well-balanced and detailed sound into my 1980s Kenwood stereo receiver. Presentation is warm and engaging - very listenable for general streaming, movies, Youtube etc. Sound stage is a little flat, and HF and LF extremes are rounded off, but only compared with much more expensive units. For critical listening, I send B1's optical out into a Chord Hugo 2 and Jungson JA-88D amplifier. Here the results are amazing. Indeed, I have trouble telling the difference with hi-res files played over a wired connection. If you have a really good external DAC, I think you will be pleasantly surprised. B1 is an unassuming looking little unit but it is well built. I'm loving it.

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I had a few requirements when looking for a Bluetooth receiver: -good sound quality/signal conversion -doesn't make any annoying sounds when connecting -doesn't automatically connect to a device without prompting -good range After using it for a couple of weeks, I can say this checks all the boxes. Unfortunately it's one of the most expensive models in it's category. But when I researched it I didn't find anything else that suited my requirements. The setup is easy. Mine is installed inside an enclosed cabinet under my TV, yet it doesn't seem to affect the range. I can go upstairs without breaking the signal. Good product.