thanks for the review! i wrote you an email for reviewing this device but I don't know if you read it. Anyway, i own this device myself for two days now. I like it. Pairing is really fast, audio connection seems to be stable. I like the sound with LDAC from my old linux pc more than the sound with AAC from my pretty new iPhone 14. I am a little disappointed that you can not connect more than one device in RX mode but I guess this is ok (I got a cheap 20 bucks bluetooth receiver to AUX which can keep two audio connections at the same time - but of course only one can be active). The sound with LDAC is quite nice but not as good as my usb-plugged little henry audio dac mk3 (bought it 2020 for 250eur). I tested with different software but most of the time with hi-res audio from TIDAL. I am not sure if I keep it or if I should go with the "Auris Blume Pro Hi-Fi Bluetooth 5.0" because this device can handle two connections at the same time and I need it the most as a receiver. cheers!
I will check my email, but for now I will say that the ifi only receives one device at a time and that also goes for the Transmitter section as well. Most devices will store 8 or so devices in a memory once they have been previously paired, then you can switch back and forth between say two phones or phone and a tablet. I have seen other devices struggle doing this task, I think it is a processor issue. And nothing wrong with that unless your a DJ or something that needs to toggle back and forth. The Auris devices I have used are top notch, however the Duo uses AUX in for analog and I'm 100% not a fan of that. AUX in or out is a miss match impedance with most RCA single ended pre sections. I don't have one so I can not test to say for sure. The iFi is a very pinpoint featured unit and IMHO meant for music with the streaming from TV a small bonus. (IMO) So if you need to have two pair of headphones for TV the iFi will not be the way to go. Auris has a very good track record with me so I would say it would be safe to try it. (Duo) It does have optical out that you could run through your Henry. BTW... That Henry looks very nice, I am a fan of German Audio products:) Cheers
yes I get what you're saying :) I am not a dj but I am lazy af and I would love it for example if my amazon fire tv stick, which is connected to my external monitor, would be always connected to the blue3. So that I wouldn't need to get up off the couch and press the pairing button to switch to my iPhone or switch to my notebook. This "problem" is not really a problem, it's about comfort I guess. Also this would make it easier for my babysitters to use this devices without knowing anything about the connection (no need to know where the pairing button is and which device is connected to which device ...) and it would work without human interaction and just play if it gets signals from one of the connected devices...) the henry I got is really nice and I am looking forward to test the new version which will be release end of this year or early next year - amazing sound! I did a blind hearing A/B test between blue3 ldac and henry dac usb using TIDAL songs with my girlfriend yesterday and everytimw she said "this is clearly better" it was the henry mk3. But we were watching a movie also with the blue3 (one time I got a connection loss - but I guess my linux system f*ed something up) and it was clean and stable so I guess I keep the blue3. thanks for the review! love your channel!
"Lossless" files? But it's hard to disagree with good wired connections for best signal (digital, fiber optics will always be the best audio signal because it can send the most information without latency). Generally, "high end" wireless devices don't use a Bluetooth signal because it isn't the best signal for audio reproduction. It's just sorta "okay". So this is interesting.
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thanks for the review! i wrote you an email for reviewing this device but I don't know if you read it. Anyway, i own this device myself for two days now. I like it. Pairing is really fast, audio connection seems to be stable. I like the sound with LDAC from my old linux pc more than the sound with AAC from my pretty new iPhone 14.
I am a little disappointed that you can not connect more than one device in RX mode but I guess this is ok (I got a cheap 20 bucks bluetooth receiver to AUX which can keep two audio connections at the same time - but of course only one can be active).
The sound with LDAC is quite nice but not as good as my usb-plugged little henry audio dac mk3 (bought it 2020 for 250eur).
I tested with different software but most of the time with hi-res audio from TIDAL.
I am not sure if I keep it or if I should go with the "Auris Blume Pro Hi-Fi Bluetooth 5.0" because this device can handle two connections at the same time and I need it the most as a receiver.
cheers!
I will check my email, but for now I will say that the ifi only receives one device at a time and that also goes for the Transmitter section as well. Most devices will store 8 or so devices in a memory once they have been previously paired, then you can switch back and forth between say two phones or phone and a tablet. I have seen other devices struggle doing this task, I think it is a processor issue. And nothing wrong with that unless your a DJ or something that needs to toggle back and forth. The Auris devices I have used are top notch, however the Duo uses AUX in for analog and I'm 100% not a fan of that. AUX in or out is a miss match impedance with most RCA single ended pre sections. I don't have one so I can not test to say for sure.
The iFi is a very pinpoint featured unit and IMHO meant for music with the streaming from TV a small bonus. (IMO) So if you need to have two pair of headphones for TV the iFi will not be the way to go.
Auris has a very good track record with me so I would say it would be safe to try it. (Duo) It does have optical out that you could run through your Henry.
BTW... That Henry looks very nice, I am a fan of German Audio products:)
Cheers
yes I get what you're saying :) I am not a dj but I am lazy af and I would love it for example if my amazon fire tv stick, which is connected to my external monitor, would be always connected to the blue3. So that I wouldn't need to get up off the couch and press the pairing button to switch to my iPhone or switch to my notebook. This "problem" is not really a problem, it's about comfort I guess. Also this would make it easier for my babysitters to use this devices without knowing anything about the connection (no need to know where the pairing button is and which device is connected to which device ...) and it would work without human interaction and just play if it gets signals from one of the connected devices...)
the henry I got is really nice and I am looking forward to test the new version which will be release end of this year or early next year - amazing sound! I did a blind hearing A/B test between blue3 ldac and henry dac usb using TIDAL songs with my girlfriend yesterday and everytimw she said "this is clearly better" it was the henry mk3. But we were watching a movie also with the blue3 (one time I got a connection loss - but I guess my linux system f*ed something up) and it was clean and stable so I guess I keep the blue3.
thanks for the review! love your channel!
With using 2 of these to transmit from your basement to upstairs, have you thought about trying one of the Wiim mini or pro devices instead?
No. Aux in/out devices are mostly toys IMHO.
"Lossless" files? But it's hard to disagree with good wired connections for best signal (digital, fiber optics will always be the best audio signal because it can send the most information without latency). Generally, "high end" wireless devices don't use a Bluetooth signal because it isn't the best signal for audio reproduction. It's just sorta "okay". So this is interesting.
I get what you are saying however all in all it is about being wireless. And easy enough for almost anyone (consumer) to use.
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