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Bluetooth Music Receivers?

Looking for a bluetooth music receiver. Will be streaming from an iMac (iTunes Radio, etc.) to a 2 channel system in another room.

I have seen these two devices:

Voiis Stereo Wireless Music Gateway
Belkin F8Z492 Bluetooth Music Receiver

Any experience with the above? Something with better audio quality I should be looking at?
stevensctt
stevensctt OP
65 posts
 
Nieuwen -- Thank for the suggestion. I considered AppleTV but yesterday one of the "techs" at the Apple store stated AppleTV would not work. I will pick a unit up and try it.
nieuwen
60 posts
 
It is amazing, more than once, I have had to explain how things work to the guys in the Apple store. I am sure that in general those guys/gals in the store are more knowledgeable than I am but when it comes to how to use Apple for music and for music servers there is much they can learn at least in my experience.

Give it a go, there is nothing to lose. Now that Apple has dropped their re-stocking fee, if you doesn't work out the way you would like it easy to return it.
stevensctt OP
65 posts
 
Since Apple TV outputs audio via optical connection, what type of device is needed to convert to analogue?
stevensctt OP
65 posts
 
I know that a DAC is the device needed and I see devices starting at $10 and going up, way up. I guess I'm looking for a DAC recommendation at a "reasonable" price point.
nieuwen
60 posts
 
I have had several. My current favorite inexpensive DAC is from Beresford? You can find them here on Audiogon from the manufacturer. They start at around $300 and an upgraded version is $350, which is the one I have. I have not auditioned the Benchmark DAC which starts at about $1000 and often become available here. It is a current favorite of many. Check out the web site computeraudiophile and in particular the FAQ. There is some great advise to get started there.
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