Browsed by
Tag: bluetooth

Enabling LDAC 96Khz on Linux using Wireplumber - 04
Enabling 96Khz for the LDAC Bluetooth Codec in Linux when using WirePlumber

Enabling 96Khz for the LDAC Bluetooth Codec in Linux when using WirePlumber

Comments 0 Comment

Hi everyone, In this post, we will learn how to change the default Sample Rate for the LDAC Bluetooth Codec from the default value of 48Khz to 96Khz. In order to do this, you must be using PipeWire with WirePlumber and the libspa-0.2-bluetooth package installed in your Linux System. In this post, we are using Ubuntu 23.04 (Development Branch). Depending on your Linux distro, some information on this post may be different. If you are not using WirePlumber nor have…

Read More Read More

Fenvi Wi-Fi Mini-PCI Express to PCI-Express 3
The Fenvi Mini PCI Express to PCI Express Adapter

The Fenvi Mini PCI Express to PCI Express Adapter

Comments 0 Comment

Hi everyone, Today, I want to show you the Fenvi Mini PCI Express to PCI Express Adapter. This is an adapter that turns those Mini PCI Express Wi-Fi/Bluetooth adapters commonly found on older laptops into a PCI Express adapter that can be used on Desktop computers. I wrote about me having installed the Intel Centrino Wireless-N 135 Mini PCI Express Wi-Fi/Bluetooth card with a U.FL to RP-SMA antenna cable into my Media Center PC some days ago. Before that, I…

Read More Read More

Starting the 2021 year with new Audio Gear

Starting the 2021 year with new Audio Gear

Comments 0 Comment

Hi everyone, Yesterday, I wrote about how my 2020 was in terms of audio gear. Today, I’ll be talking about my initial purchases and what’s to come over the next few days and weeks. I’m always looking to try new digital audio players and DACs mainly, followed by some headphones, usually from KZ. This year, I’m starting it with new products from Hiby, Hidizs, and Fiio. Let’s see the products below. Hiby R2 The Hiby R2 is Hiby’s newest ultra-portable…

Read More Read More

My 2020 in Audio Gear

My 2020 in Audio Gear

Comments 1 comment

Hi everyone, Last year was a great one when it came to acquiring new Audio Gear. In this post, I’ll talk about my acquisitions with a bit of overview for each product. Digital Audio Players In 2020, I got the FiiO M5, the Shanling Q1, the Hiby R3 Pro Saber, and the Hidizs AP80 Pro. These 4 companies do great products, so I went ahead and ordered their newest products. I had the Shanling Q1 already preordered on Kickstarter. FiiO…

Read More Read More

Avantree DG80 - 1
The Avantree DG80 USB Bluetooth Audio Transmitter

The Avantree DG80 USB Bluetooth Audio Transmitter

Comments 0 Comment

Hi everyone, Today, I’ll show you the Avantree DG80 Bluetooth USB Audio Transmitter: This is a Bluetooth adapter that works as a PC audio card. It transmits audio via Bluetooth using the SBC, FastStream, aptX, or aptX Low Latency codec, depending on which codecc your headphone or adapter supports. Having the aptX codec provides us with a better audio experience. The aptX Low Latency codec allows us to watch movies and videos without any audio delay. Most Bluetooth receivers today…

Read More Read More

Using the KZ aptX HD Bluetooth Cable and the TRN BT20 with the Hidizs Mermaid MS1/MS4

Using the KZ aptX HD Bluetooth Cable and the TRN BT20 with the Hidizs Mermaid MS1/MS4

Comments 0 Comment

Hi everyone, Today, I recorded a video showing the new KZ aptX HD Bluetooth Cable and the TRN BT20 Bluetooth adapter with the Hidizs Mermaid MS1/MS4. The reason of doing this video is to show how the KZ cable fits the Hidizs MS1/MS4 as the KZ cables comes in different pin flavors. And as for the TRN BT20, I just wanted to show how they look with it attached. It’s nice to have a variety of Bluetooth adapters to use…

Read More Read More

TRN BT20 1
The TRN BT20 2-pin 0.78mm IEM Bluetooth Adapter

The TRN BT20 2-pin 0.78mm IEM Bluetooth Adapter

Comments 0 Comment

Hi everyone, Today, I’ll be reviewing the TRN BT20 Bluetooth adapter for 2-pin In-Ear Monitors (IEM): The TRN BT20 is a Bluetooth 5.0 adapter that is available in 3 different versions: The version I purchased is the 2-pin 0.78mm for my KZ ZS7 IEM’s. The adapter syncs together to bring you stereo sound. It uses a Realtek Bluetooth 5.0 SoC that while it is not specified which specific chipset it’s being used, I suspect it may be using the Realtek…

Read More Read More

Using the Hidizs AP80 as a High Quality USB LDAC Bluetooth Transmitter

Using the Hidizs AP80 as a High Quality USB LDAC Bluetooth Transmitter

Comments 0 Comment

Hi everyone, Over the weekend, I recorded this video in which I show you how to use your Hidizs AP80 High-Resolution Music Player as a High Quality USB LDAC Bluetooth Transmitter. It’s very simple to do and for the PC, it is just a USB Audio Class 2 device. The Hidizs AP80 is in charge of getting the audio that the PC sends to it and it then uses the LDAC Bluetooth codec to encode the music and transmit it…

Read More Read More