{"id":2643,"date":"2012-11-15T13:57:33","date_gmt":"2012-11-15T00:57:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abtec.co.nz\/blog\/?p=2643"},"modified":"2012-11-16T12:10:42","modified_gmt":"2012-11-15T23:10:42","slug":"digital-designs-dd-bt-1-bluetooth-audio-receiver-product-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abtec.co.nz\/blog\/digital-designs-dd-bt-1-bluetooth-audio-receiver-product-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Digital Designs DD-S-LINK Bluetooth Audio Receiver Product Review"},"content":{"rendered":"

Its not very often that I get excited about an\u00a0accessory\u00a0for a Head-Unit but just yesterday I found a small black box next to the messy pile of paper I call a desk, this little black box had Digital Designs’ New DD logo<\/strong> on it which straight away grabbed my attention. At this moment my\u00a0curiosity had taken over so I had to find out what this little unit was, to my surprise it was a Bluetooth Audio Receiver<\/strong>!<\/p>\n

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The Digital Designs DD-S-LINK<\/strong>\u00a0is a very cool little unit and it made perfect sense to why Digital Designs<\/strong> would add a Bluetooth Audio Receiver<\/strong> to their product line. Not everyone can afford to buy the Top-Of-The-Line Bluetooth\u00a0capable Head-Unit,\u00a0in some cases people have a favourite Head-Unit that has treated them well and can’t bring themselves to replace it with a newer Head-Unit.<\/p>\n

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The Digital Designs DD-S-LINK<\/strong>\u00a0allows any Head-Unit with a AUX-IN to be Bluetooth capable! What is even better is if your Head-Unit has a USB you can use that to power or charge the DD-S-LINK<\/strong>\u00a0and if your Head-Unit doesn’t have a USB you can use the DD-U-CHARGE<\/strong> USB Car Charger<\/strong>!<\/p>\n

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This unit offers a simple solution to those wanting to integrate your mobile device, or portable Mp3 player to an existing audio system without costly equipment upgrades. In addition If you already own a set of Digital Designs DD-PM-151’s<\/strong> the DD- S-LINK<\/strong> is fully compatible, and will also work with the newer model which will be available soon. With the DD-S-LINK<\/strong> any Bluetooth enabled device can stream music to a non Bluetooth piece of equipment in your home, or car audio system.<\/p>\n

The DD-S-LINK<\/strong> also features a built in microphone allowing it to double as a hands free unit.The built in rechargeable battery gives you the freedom to use the DD-S-LINK<\/strong> when a power source for charging isn’t available. The DD-S-LINK<\/strong> comes packaged with a 3.5mm audio cable, and a 3.5mm to RCA adapter making it a plug and play solution for most applications.<\/p>\n

Technical Specs:<\/strong> – Complies with Bluetooth 2.0 – Supports A2DP V1.2 – Bluetooth Range up to 30ft – Standard 3.5mm Low Level Analog Audio Output – Standard USB to Mini-USB Power Connector – Embedded 250mA Rechargeable Battery – Powered by 5V DC – Dimensions 58*30*13mm **<\/p>\n

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Overall I think this is a very cool accessory that could come in handy for a lot of people, I found it streamed music beautifully and there seemed to be no lose of signal. I tried it on several Head-Units in our sound boards and had the same results every time and found to be very easy to use, so if you have a Head-Unit with only AUX and you would like to have the capability to stream music this is the unit for you!<\/p>\n

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Ok, I want to end this one a little different and ask… What is your opinion on these type of accessories and can you think of any other uses for them?<\/p>\n

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**Updated info from Digital Designs<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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