BLT-2 Hi-Fi Bluetooth 5.1 Audio Receiver, aptX HD, AAC, DAC, RCA Optical

I don't usually write reviews because it's not often I find a product that is exactly what I want and lives up to my expectations. I wanted a Bluetooth audio receiver (to connect my iPhones to my tuner that drives all speakers on my main level) with these criteria: 1.) enough range to take the phone anywhere on the main level and not have it lose the connection, 2.) good enough audio quality to not notice the difference between audio streaming from my phone and that coming from the PC directly connected to the tuner, 3.) "always on" simple, quick connect and disconnect, without it automatically reconnecting after I've disconnected it, 4.) not have to pay more than one hundred dollars for it. (I knew I'd have to pay more than those cheap car receivers, but I also wasn't willing to shell out several hundred for one of the professional grade audio receivers.) And this is it. It's EXACTLY all that, and as best as I can tell so far, works perfectly. It pairs instantly with our iPhones (it connects like Bluetooth headphones do) and audio playback works great. Disconnect is just as fast and doesn't reconnect when I don't want it to. Signal strength is great. I can indeed pair it from anywhere on my main floor and stream music, and the receiver sits on the other side of the refrigerator and the center load bearing wall of the house. Sound quality is good; it's perfectly acceptable to me. I generally don't notice the difference, though if I listen very carefully, I might be able to tell, depending on the song. The only thing (and I expected this) is that I have to turn the playback volume on the phone up pretty far to get a decent volume level coming into the tuner. (The receiver doesn't amplify, nor did I expect it to.) Again, completely acceptable. Considering this was the only product I found that met my criteria, seems well made, and does exactly what I wanted, I'm thrilled. Well done, Bludento!

This device connects a modern smartphone easily via bluetooth to a stereo set so you combine the convenience of the smartphone with a high quality music playback at the stereo set. Unlike most rather reasonably priced bluetooth adapters this one employs a separate digital-analogue-converter-chip to enable audiophile grade sound output at the analog RCA jacks. I believe that the well- and natural-sounding Texas Instruments (former Burr Brown) PCM5102A is the key to the nice sound quality of this device: proper bass, fine treble and natural ambience of the music which are unlikely to be found in most bluetooth adapters are included here. I doubt that Arcam's or Audioengine*s offers (the latter probably influenced the optical appearance of this deivice) at more than twice the price have real sonic advantages and believe that the Texas Instruments DAC chip is the best choice in this price spectrum. If you want more, this adapter - unlike its more expensive siblings - offers optical and electrical digital output so one can make use of a separate DAC box or connect to the digital input of an AV-Receiver (& all outputs work at the same time). Apart fromt the good sound and the fine looks of its metal box which has better shielding effects than cheap plastic cases, this adapter is also easy to use and works at an extensive range (but don't expect too much from bluetooth which was made for short distances). It supports modern bluetooth 5.0 and the sound-conserving Apt-X/AAC transmission standard which evades re-encoding already compressend music. I do not know of any more complete bluetooth adapter. Considering its nice sound which can hardly be distinguished from an uncompressed CD I believe this is as much as is possible within the bandwith-limited bluetooth standard. You definitely hear the difference towards an adapter for half the price, but I doubt that you regret anything if you compare this product to others at more than twice its price!

I am getting this BT receiver to add “modern” convenience to my existing sound systems. I have newer BT speakers such as Sony XB7, LG FH6 and a few JBL Flips. They are so easy and convenient, we rarely use my old sound system anymore. These BT speakers sound good, but not as good as my good old pals. The original BLT-2 I received had problem with hissing when music plays. Emailed seller and worked with their tech support. They quickly sent me a replacement. This device connects quickly and easily. It is always on standby just like my Sony and LG Bluetooth speakers. That means you can wake it up by pairing it with your phone. BLT comes with a DAC and it sounds good. Better than the BT chip used in Sony and LG. There are no startup POPs or Clicks when connecting and there is no audible floor noise. Another bonus is that the DAC retains Left/Right stereo channels. I did the following A/B test with my 3.5mm cable against the BLT-2. Source is Galaxy S7, using PowerAmp, playing 24bits 48khz MP3 files. BLT with TDK Boombox BLT to tube-amp to AGK 240 headphone BLT to Sony AV receiver to 7.1 speakers BLT to Mackie ProFX12 mixer to KRK active monitor speakers BLT to Crown XLI 1500 amp to two 12” PA speakers They all sound as good as wired with no extra noise. Only thing I noticed is that the volume is not as loud as going thru 3.5mm cable. I am not sure if it has to do with the output voltage of the BLT. Maybe using a different USB power plug will make a difference? Have not try that yet. I am using an old left over LGphone power plug that is rated 5v DC 0.6A. Another thing to consider before buying this BLT or any Bluetooth receiver is that there is going to be a lag. That means you can’t use this for mixing or beatmatching. But for movie and music listening, it will be fine. This BLT actual has the least lag compare to other BT speakers I owned. Sony XB7 has the worse lag. LG’s is a little better but still noticeable. JBL is better than the LG. This BLT beats them all with the APTX. I have no complaint for this receiver itself for sound quality and range. I am happy that I have Bluetooth capability now with my old system. I was going to take a star off because of the accessories it came with. RCA cable it came with is too loose, the USB cable is too short. I end up using my own cables. However, Customer Service was great and responded promptly.

I replaced my previous Bluetooth Receiver for my stereo because I couldn't stand the very loud pops and thumps when it would make the Bluetooth connection to my iPhone. I even worried if it might damage my expensive vintage JBL speakers. This is a Bluetooth receiver. I use the RCA Audio Jacks for driving my stereo. It also has a Fiber Optic output, but my receiver doesn't take that. The Good: (1) Minimal clicks when activated - not objectionable at All. (2) Very Clean Audio from the 32 bit DAC - Clean sound even in loud passages. (3) No noticeable delay between the sound and the video playing on my iPad. (4) You can reassign it a name like "Great Room Stereo" instead of it's default ID via my Apple device. Could Use Improvement: (1) The blinking light on the front when you stop the link from thye source because you connected to something else or left the area with the device it was linked to. I hate that blinking light in a dark room! And there's no power button to even shut it off. (2) Every time I decide to listen to music, I have to go to my iPhone and select this receiver under my Bluetooth menu. I have another Bluetooth receiver that automatically connects when I turn it on. This does not. It's a minor issue but could be improved. All in all, the blinking light is the only real nuisance. I cut a small piece of black electrical tape and put it over the light. A ridiculous thing to have to fix. I'd have been OK with a power switch on the device to avoid this issue. But the sound performance is very good and there is very little clicking when connecting the Bluetooth to the receiver. The price is OK, not a bargain, but decent for what you get.

Got this to use at the lake. Wanted a way to play the small mp3 player through the radio/cd player there. Well I tested it here with my computer speakers and have to say it works well. Paired with the MP3 player with no Bluetooth issues. The sound quality is very good and at this price point it is a very good value. Its small size is a plus as it will take up very little space when traveling back and forth between here and the lake. The cables included, are of mediocre quality. You might want to get better quality audio cables for any permanent installation you might use it for. The USB cable provided for charging is included, however there is no USB power supply included. Keep this in mind when purchasing. All in all unless you have a very high resolution system this is highly recommended. For those who do, I would suggest you spend the extra to get that 10 percent extra past the point of diminishing returns.

This is a unbiased and unsolicited review of a truly exceptional product (hence my overall enthusiasm)!! I write a minimal amount of reviews. If a product is just OK, I'll tend to avoid reviewing it. The same holds true for a product that I dislike (as I prefer not to submit negative reviews). I've been discouraged by many different types of electronics. I need to be very enthusiastic in order to invest the time reviewing a product. This is one of those rare exceptions! Every once and awhile, a product comes along that's truly a surprising value (a rarity these days)! Yes, there are numerous less expensive BT receivers. I've tested several of them. They ranged from just decent (aka, mediocre) to good overall. Their range was limited (relative to the claims made) and there were variations and inconsistencies in audio quality. In fact, in some cases, I was even pleasantly surprised (with the BT format in general). By comparison, this device blew me away!! Although I wasn't able to stretch the range to it's max, I'm using it at approx. 50 ft. and it works perfectly. That's good.... but what's truly great is the audio quality that it produces! Anyone that thinks that the BT format is limited in quality and that there's little difference between these units is sadly mistaken! I tend to be a purist when it comes to audio. I have a long history of owning high quality separate components and high end receivers (primarily for surround sound purposes). BT isn't going to provide the audio quality that other sources will (such as certain CD's played on high end players or vinyl played on high end turntables w/high end cartridges). However, you'll discover that BT is far better than you'd imagine when processed by this device! I waited quite awhile to write this review, as I wanted to listen to various tracks and compare them to the CD versions (played on a high end player). I was really impressed with the quality that this device produces! I haven't had the opportunity to compare it with the "Audioengine" BT receiver (the so-called "gold standard") but several other (respectable) reviewers have and some even preferred this one. Also, consider the fact that there's a considerable price difference between the two. There's no point in going into the technology and inner workings of this device, as it's already been covered here. In conclusion, buy it and listen to it with an open mind. Of course, the quality of your audio system is an important factor but my true belief is that it will sound impressive even with just a decent quality system and decent quality speakers. It truly brings the best that the BT format had to offer and it's obvious that the build quality is superior to most similar devices. That's based on the parts quality (discussed here in other reviews) and the above average audio quality that it produces. Buy it! You'll be truly impressed!

I bought this so that I could play music from my iPhone to my older Bose stereo. I did a fair amount of research looking at reviews and comparisons. I almost went with the most expensive Audioengine B1 ($189), because I wanted good range and I didn't like what reviews said about other devices beeping or being so aggressive with Bluetooth connection. This BluDento BLT-2 is excellent. I can go to the other end of my home (about 60') and into another room, and most of the time the connection will continue, only breaking up once in a while, but still keeping connected. So the range is excellent. The quality of the audio sounds excellent to my ears. I'm pretty musically inclined, so my ear's pretty good – although I admit that it's not as nuanced as some audiophiles. To me, it sounds great. Probably the Bose stereo is the thing keeping the audio from everything it could be – not this receiver. I'm not experiencing any of the annoying things described with other cheaper receivers, like beeping or making any sounds. It sits quietly unnoticed, just doing what I want it to do. I will say that it's not aggressive with connecting like other devices are reported to be, but the flip side is that I have to connect to it each time I want to play music. So, there's a trade off. But I'm okay with that. Anyway, terrific product. Great price compared to the Audioengine B1. Very happy with it.

Unfortunately stopped working after 5 months. Range was small, sound was good when it was working, but unreliable.

I had my reservations on the quality of bluetooth audio till I discovered this device. Connectivity was a breeze. I use this mainly to stream lossless internet radio stations and services. I am using the RCA outs (internal DAC) to a Schiit Jotunheim connected to Genelec monitors from an iPad. The sound quality is extremely satisfying, considering iOS does not support the Aptx Bluetooth protocol supported by this device. I will update this review once I have use the optical out to an external DAC. Highly recommended for the price, features, sound quality and the small footprint.

Very fast, not much latency! FANTASTIC, great sound as well! Recommended purchase

Muy fácil de instalar, de uso muy sencillo

Really easy to set up. Even came with a TosLink cable. Audio fidelity is flawless. Now I can listen to YouTube, Spotify, etc. through my home hi-fi system.

It worked the first time and so easy to set-up and it sound great.