Internet Tuner

Like you, I was searching for a Internet Tuner for listening to "Folk Alley", a HD radio channel that I got interested last year. I found the app for this channel on Android tablet/smartphone. I simply purchased a audiophile quality Bluetooth receiver (Auris bluMe, on my system page) and since have been enjoying that radio channel. Try this option - I think you will like it better.

You are welcome Jim.
Are you trying to connect a laptop/desktop to the Auris? My laptop does not have bluetooth. So I ordered a Asus Bluetooth adaptor for my laptop which is being delivered today. This is for about $12 and there is a $5 rebate on it :-). I will let you know how it wrks out in my system. My Samsung tablet connect without any issues to the Auris.
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Jim,
I was able to connect the Bluetooth adaptor to my laptop and play songs from Spotify (free version), without the "Shuffle Play" option (yeah, I am cheap). The tablet does not allow you to play songs in the order you want. So I am all set with the Auris and the Asus Bluetooth adapter.

Jim,
I would like to hear from you on your experience with the Auris.
BTW, can you provide some details on your primary music system.

Cool, Thanks for sharing Jim. Hope the bluMe turns out to be a boon in your system, the way it has been in mine. Do let me know how it goes.

Jim,
My laptop is Asus S400C. The bluetooth is USB-BT400. I am sure it would work with iTunes as well. I am not sure if the laptop is aptx compliant. The Aruis is. But I like the flexibility that this configuration of laptop+Auris provides. Some of the songs that I play through Spotify or other apps are comparable to CD. No complaints from my side.

It is USB-BT400. $12.29 on Amazon. Then fill the rebate form for $5. Can't beat the price.

Jim,
When the Auris is not connected to any device, the blue light flashes rapidly.
Once connected to a device, it flashes slowly.

What are your thoughts on the Auris bluMe?

That's strange. What power adapter are you using? Maybe check if your cables are too close to power sources? Not sure why this is happening in your system.

Jim,
I have not streamed Sirius/XM from my phone. But I do stream Spotify and other apps with no dropouts.
The power adapter does not come with the unit. I used a Apple 12W power adapter. You may be right that the Asus is not aPT-X compliant. How did you find that out?
I went the manual mail route for the rebate.

Jim,
Good to know that you liked the Auris. I wish more folks here would try it out instead of the expensive bluetooth DACs. They would be in for a nice surprise. My family/friends now have the ability to stream their music via bluetooth on my system. I have since found some nice music I had not heard before. But the biggest benefit is to listen to albums before purchasing the CD/SACD.
I have also downloaded some hi rez files (192khz samples) and streamed them to the Auris using foobar2000. Pretty nice sounding. I am thinking of buying some hi rez files from sites like Acoustic Sounds or Elusive Disc which really offer these kinds of files.

I am not sure where you got that information. I hope they are not doing that. It would be a shame. But CDs don't sound bad. Well recorded CDs sound very close to SACDs.