Not content with offering everything from big floorstanding TV speakers to extremely cute rose gold Bluetooth options, Scandinavian specialist Audio Pro also offers users a way to upgrade any hi-fi they already own.
The product is called the Link2, and it's actually the company's second-generation high-quality audio transmitter, offering an instant upgrade to older setups.
As? The Link2 includes support for AirPlay 2 and Google Cast, plus integration with Audio Pro's multi-room platform, here's how.
And its multiple inputs (more than its predecessor, the company tells us) easily incorporate other sources, including some of the best turntables, CD players, and high-end stereo speakers in the world of Wi-Fi streaming (keep in mind , however, an RIIA amplifier may be required for some turntables).
To clarify, Link2 has four inputs and three outputs, including an RCA input and output, coaxial, toslink, ethernet, USB port, and wireless connections via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. You can also provide a multi-room solution using a three-pronged approach: AirPlay2, Google Cast and Audio Pro's own multi-room system.
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My advice (almost always, but especially now) is to not get rid of the old stereo, but rather upgrade it to the best of your ability, which is why I find this product so refreshing.
Analog sources connected to the Link2 can be streamed to other speakers via the Audio Pro app, and since the Link2 itself is an AirPlay 2/Google Cast hub, it appears as a streaming device and can be combined with other AirPlay devices. 2/Google . Broadcast speakers in a multiroom setup. So your vinyl or your playlists, but in other rooms!
Plus, Link2 is compatible with Spotify Connect and Tidal Connect, so you can stream directly from those apps to Link2 and the speakers of your choice.
To make things even easier, there are also four preset buttons on top of the Link2, making it a breeze to select a favorite internet radio station or playlist.
Audio Pro Link2 is available now, priced at €300 / €280, or around AU$465. Interestingly, the smaller, cheaper, puck-shaped Audio Pro Link1 (opens in a new tab) will still be around. available as an alternative product.
Know someone who loves music, but has a CD or vinyl setup that could use a little update, and those early Black Friday deals don't seem to be paying off? The Audio Pro Link2 could be a great recognition...