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How to make an older stereo receiver bluetooth compatible?

Like many I have a high end home theater audio system that delivers awesome sound, and like many it was purchased before Bluetooth was an available input option.

I've also got audio streaming services on my phone and want to be able to play this content directly on my stereo. Right now I have to connect cords to make that happen which limits my use of both items so I'd like to use my phone's  bluetooth technology to make it happen.

I'm hoping someone can recommend a specific solution that uses the stereo's existing USB audio input. I've used the input with a usb cord connected to my computer so I know it works.

Searching bluetooth stereo adapters returns a lot of options that are for computers not stereo systems with usb audio inputs. I've found several other ways to accomplish this with bluetooth adapters that connect cables to the audio inputs but I'd like to keep it simple.

Is it possible to connect a USB Bluetooth adapter to the USB audio input connector on my stereo and stream audio from my phone to it without any other cables adapters or connections?




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fuzztone
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The final word is that every codec ever used by Bluetooth is LOSSY. If that is good enough for you, have at it.
I only use it for making p/l’s that I cam listen to seriously on almost ANY other format
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fuzztone
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Audioengine B1 is is more than you need AND it will not go into your USB. It has an antenna for more range but when you take your phone away the music still stops.
For the same price you can get a RasPi and better (really, I have both) SQ than a BluNode.
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fuzztone
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You gotta use a line inout. USB iinputs are either for digital (like PC or streamer {mini PC}) OR files on storage. Never for analog. It would not make sense to have a digital out BT which is crappy analog. I used a $30 BT receiver before I got a streamer with it built in. Much easier. Still only marginal sound NOT for serious listening.


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