Bluetooth tempo and pitch issues?

Interesting artifact I'm hearing streaming my iPad over a Bluetooth connection. I'm hearing slowing and speeding pitch! Subtle, but it is almost like a turntable with a finger on it some moments. Anybody?

jmacinnis02-27-2013 1:51am

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m_snow Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 57 posts 02-28-2013 at 07:24pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete There isn't a 'very slight loss in quality', there's a HUGE loss in quality. But I do agree with you, it is very convenient. And I use it sometimes when cooking or doing some other activity, but never for serious listening. Bluetooth involves WAY too many sonic compromises for serious listening.
m_snow Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 57 posts 03-04-2013 at 03:19pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Rel - I didn't even know such an item existed, so I certainly haven't heard it. Think about this: any codec used by Bluetooth has to be lossy in order to fit within the available bandwidth. Additionally, a CD player needs a bit-rate of at least 1.4 megabit-per-second for stereo, and A2DP allows for a maximum of 512 kilobits-per-second for stereo. I'm not saying Bluetooth can't offer a 'quite satisfactory musical experience', but even you admit it's not as good as your Wavelength. I LOVE the convenience of Bluetooth music, but not for serious listening -- in MY opinion, & from MY experience.

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