Rakoit Introduces B50 Bluetooth Stereo Amplifier with Auracast Transmitter

From Rakoit comes the announcement of the new B50 stereo amplifier and Bluetooth streamer, which is able to output two 50 watt channels at 4 ohms, and is able to connect to a TV via HDMI ARC and stream to Bluetooth speakers and headphones. The Bluetooth receiver is able to pair with two different sources and the transmitter allows Auracast sharing for two different receivers, such as headphones and speakers. The Rakoit B50 is based on the established Qualcomm QCC3040 SoC, which means it receives and streams aptX HD.

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The Up2Stream Amp stereo streaming amplifier board from Arylic is a complete, affordable solution that invites integration by DIYers and system integrators for multiroom and wireless audio setups. This board is part of the large Arylic portfolio of audio products produced by Rakoit, a design house and OEM/ODM manufacturer with excellent credentials in digital and wireless audio. Stuart Yaniger attests to how this affordable and versatile solution performs and measures.

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Arylic continues to expand its portfolio of home audio and networking solutions, leveraging extensive OEM/ODM experience, designing and manufacturing world-class products for major electronics brands. New in the company's portfolio of DIY Audio boards, Arylic now offers its new Up2Stream HD DAC, a high quality multiroom wireless audio preamplifier board that supports Airplay 2, aptX HD, Spotify Connect and Tidal Connect, using the ESS9038Q2M DAC for up to 24-bit/192kHz High-Res Audio.

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