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Bluetooth vs Turntable Recommendations

Hey, 

I posted this in the Digital forum, but would like to get more adivce.My system consists of a pair of B&W 630's, an old Denon 50 watt reciever (DRA-550) from the mid 80's, a Marantz CD5004 cd player, and now am interested in maybe getting a bluetooth and/or a turntable upgrade.

I'm going to demo a Project Debut Carbon and  a Technics 1500C Turntables, but if I'm not happy with the quality I'm probably going to explore Bluetooth options.

Any recommendations would be be greatly appreciated, 

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jjbeason14 OP
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iphone

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audphile1
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You need airplay then. Bluetooth is inferior.

Keep doing your research. 💩 ton of info out there. 

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audphile1
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Just because you’re lazy here you go…toss your old receiver too  

https://upscaleaudio.com/products/nad-m10-bluos-streaming-amplifier-open

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jjbeason14 OP
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I'm happy with the Denon.

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simao
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Dude, @audphile1  is right. Just about any receiver made today is going to feature both AirPlay / Bluetooth and streaming capabilities. In my household's family system, we use an Onkyo 8 series that does it all. For my dedicated listing room I stream through an Oppo 105 as it gives way better quality than simply airplane anything or Bluetooth. The rest of your system seems adequate; it's your receiver that's holding you back.

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