WTB: AirPort Express

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#302531 29-Nov-2022 18:24

Hey,

Looking for a way to cast audio from my iPhone to my stereo, pretty sure the AirPort Express has a 3.5mm output for this exact task. Has anyone got one they're looking to move on?

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#3003280 29-Nov-2022 18:43

That's a very out of date sledge hammer solution. Why not just get a cheap Bluetooth audio receiver?

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#3003282 29-Nov-2022 18:48

I'm happy with it as a solution, airplay has plenty of advantages over BT :)

If no one has anything ill just use a Raspberry Pi to do the same thing, but i'd prefer an out the box solution.

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#3003283 29-Nov-2022 18:48

I’ve got one of the last models (A1392, 802.11n Gen 2) that I’ve just retired (the speakers I had it connected to died, replaced with a HomePod mini pair). That’s the model you’ll need if you want to do AirPlay 2 (ie multiroom).

I was planning to hoard it - just in case - but could be convinced to part with it… what’s your budget?

I’m happy to ship, or can do pick up in Wellington/Hutt Valley.

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#3003284 29-Nov-2022 18:51

How's $60 inc shipping to Dunedin?

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#3003332 29-Nov-2022 20:49

If you want something a bit more capable the Wiim mini is a great bit of kit. It supports airplay 2 and Spotify connect among others. They are readily available off Aliexpress.

If you buy an AirPort Express try and buy the latest version, it supports Airplay 2 rather than Airplay 1.

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#3003333 29-Nov-2022 20:50

gehenna: That's a very out of date sledge hammer solution. Why not just get a cheap Bluetooth audio receiver?

Bluetooth and Airplay/Google Cast/Spotify Connect aren't really comparable IMO.

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#3003337 29-Nov-2022 20:55

Oh and both the Wiim and Airport have optical out - if you can use that, the DACs aren't great in the Wiim or the Gen 1 AirPort Express. Apparently the gen 2 has quite a bit better DAC but can have some jitter problems.

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#3003341 29-Nov-2022 21:07

Thanks @Handle9 - it's going into a Cambridge Audio AXA35 so no digital inputs, but Wiim Mini looks like a good device. Cheers

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#3003343 29-Nov-2022 21:11

lxsw20:

Thanks @Handle9 - it's going into a Cambridge Audio AXA35 so no digital inputs, but Wiim Mini looks like a good device. Cheers

I've been happy with mine, it's been rock solid driving my outdoor speakers through a little class D amp.

Give it a go and if you're happy with the sound quality stick with it. If not a Schiit Modi is a really good upgrade.

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#3003412 29-Nov-2022 23:01

lxsw20:
How's $60 inc shipping to Dunedin?

Sorry but the boss says that’s a no-go, even with the GZer discount… she had a look on Trade Me, the same model is going for $130, and $50ish for the previous gen (so AirPlay 1).

Would you take it for $100?

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#3003414 29-Nov-2022 23:07

No thanks, I can build a Pi to do what I need for less than that. Thanks anyway.

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#3003418 30-Nov-2022 00:55

I probably have a 2 that is no longer being used.

If you are still interested in that let me know and I'll dig through the moving boxes for it.